Kubos
AcquiredDenton, US · Founded 2014 · 10 known investors
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Xplore operates a low Earth orbit satellite constellation that delivers remote sensing data, edge computing capabilities, and satellite operations software. The company serves businesses requiring space-based data, compute resources, and constellation management through its branded offerings.
Founders & leadership
Kubos was founded in 2014 by Marshall Kulpepper.
Investors · 10
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Also in the syndicate · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$4.5M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2017–2026
▶$2.9MraisedJan 2021 · 25 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Simon HalpernExecutive Officer, Director
- Tyler BrowderExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.9M
- Amount sold
- $2.9M
- First sale
- Jan 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.6MraisedMay 2017 · 15 investors · Other Technology
- Dave SimsExecutive Officer
- Tyler BrowderExecutive Officer
- Marshall KulpepperExecutive Officer, Director
- Jesse HamnerExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.6M
- Amount sold
- $1.6M
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Mar 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 04
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $50K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2019 | $49.5K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Kubos do?
- Xplore operates a low Earth orbit satellite constellation that delivers remote sensing data, edge computing capabilities, and satellite operations software. The company serves businesses requiring space-based data, compute resources, and constellation management through its branded offerings.
- Who founded Kubos?
- Kubos was founded by Marshall Kulpepper in 2014.
- Who are Kubos's investors?
- Kubos's investors include Autochrome Ventures, Batshit Crazy Ventures, Development Bank of Wales, Draper Associates, Draper Dragon, GGV Capital, Innovate UK, S4C Digital Media.
- How much funding has Kubos raised?
- Kubos has disclosed $4.5M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is Kubos headquartered?
- Kubos is headquartered in Denton, US.

