Farcast
YC W20San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 12 employees · Hiring · 10 known investors
Farcast develops advanced satellite communication user terminals with flat panel phased array antennas that electronically track satellite movement for reduced size, weight, power, and cost. The company serves mobile users and fixed applications requiring satellite internet connectivity globally.
Also known as Farcast (formerly UTVATE) · UTVATE · UTVATE Corporation
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareSpace TechSatellitesTelecommunicationsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)
Farcast was founded in 2019 by Siamak Ebadi.
Board
DB
GJ
Guido JouretBoard director
Investors · 10
BlueYard CapitalBerlin · $500K – $5M
Fifty YearsSan Francisco · $250K – $2M
Garage CapitalWaterloo
MaC Venture CapitalLos Angeles · $500K – $2M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Lockheed Martin VenturesreportedBethesda
Mango CapitalreportedLos Altos · $1M – $1.5M
RA CapitalreportedBoston
Also in the syndicate · 2
Lockheed MartinTelesat
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$15.6M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2022–2025
- Undisclosed amountSeries A extensionApr 2025
Lockheed Martin
Source ↗
▶$15.6MraisedApr 2025 · 25 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$15.6MraisedApr 2025 · 25 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Guido JouretDirector
- Siamak EbadiExecutive Officer, Director
- David ByrdDirector
- Offering amount
- $23.6M
- Amount sold
- $15.6M
- First sale
- Dec 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Farcast do?
- Farcast develops advanced satellite communication user terminals with flat panel phased array antennas that electronically track satellite movement for reduced size, weight, power, and cost. The company serves mobile users and fixed applications requiring satellite internet connectivity globally.
- Who founded Farcast?
- Farcast was founded by Siamak Ebadi in 2019.
- Who are Farcast's investors?
- Farcast's investors include BlueYard Capital, Fifty Years, Garage Capital, MaC Venture Capital, Y Combinator, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Mango Capital, RA Capital.
- How much funding has Farcast raised?
- Farcast has disclosed $15.6M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Farcast headquartered?
- Farcast is headquartered in San Francisco, US.