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Apolink

YC F24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 7 employees · Hiring · 14 known investors

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Apolink provides on-demand satellite communications infrastructure, enabling real-time telemetry and command links for space operators managing satellites for applications including disaster response, wildfire detection, and intelligence gathering.

Also known as OrbitalNerds Inc. · Bifrost Orbital

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSpace TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F24)

Apolink was founded in 2024 by Onkar Batra.

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Onkar BatraFounder · Chief Executive OfficerFounder and CEO of Apolink, a satellite communications infrastructure company that enables operators to manage satellites for disaster response, wildfire detection, and intelligence applications.
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Onkar Singh BatraFounder
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Emily KarlzenHead of Ops
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Geffen AvrahamCTO2024–2025

Investors · 14

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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1802 Venturesreported

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468 CapitalreportedBerlin

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EMERGENT VENTURESreportedSilicon Valley

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Halo Labsreported

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Jump CryptoreportedChicago · $500K – $15M

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Llama venturesreported

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MaC Venture CapitalreportedLos Angeles · $1M – $4M

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Maiora Rebel Venturesreported

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NYX Ventures PartnersreportedWilmington

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Orange CollectivereportedDanville

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Unshackled VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $300K – $500K

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Ventioneers CapitalreportedOakville

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
OrbitalNerds Inc.

In the news

YC-backed Apolink by 19-year-old bags $4.3M to build 24/7 connectivity for LEO satellites | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jul 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Apolink do?
Apolink provides on-demand satellite communications infrastructure, enabling real-time telemetry and command links for space operators managing satellites for applications including disaster response, wildfire detection, and intelligence gathering.
Who founded Apolink?
Apolink was founded by Onkar Batra in 2024.
Who are Apolink's investors?
Apolink's investors include Rebel Fund, Y Combinator, 1802 Ventures, 468 Capital, EMERGENT VENTURES, Halo Labs, Jump Crypto, Llama ventures and 6 more.
Where is Apolink headquartered?
Apolink is headquartered in San Francisco, US.