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Kubos

Acquired

Denton, 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.

MK
Marshall KulpepperFounder
DS
Dave SimsExecutive
TB
Tyler BrowderExecutive
JH
Jesse HamnerExecutive

Investors · 10

Also in the syndicate · 2

LCIF2 fundleadLow Carbon Innovation Fund 3 (LCIF3)

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 Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.6MraisedMay 2017 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2020$50K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2019$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.