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Quindar

YC S22

Denver, US · Founded 2022 · 57 employees · Hiring · 14 known investors

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Quindar provides ground software for satellite operations monitoring and automation, serving governments and defense organizations in the space sector.

Defense TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSpace TechSpace ExplorationSatellitesAerospaceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)

NHNate Hamet
Nate HametCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerHe has worked in the space industry for nearly a decade, holding roles at Lockheed Martin, OneWeb, and Orbital Effects in electrical, software, and mission design; at OneWeb he contributed to the architecture of a ground system for satellite operations. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in aerospace and meteorology from the University of Michigan.
SBSunny Bhagavathula
Sunny BhagavathulaCo-FounderSunny Bhagavathula is an astrodynamicist with experience in satellite operations and space systems engineering. He earned a graduate degree from the University of Michigan and previously architected flight dynamics systems focused on space sustainability, now building tools at Quindar to improve satellite operator access and stewardship.
DLDavid Lawrence
David LawrenceCo-Founder & Principal Mission ArchitectDavid Lawrence holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M and has worked on satellite systems design and operations at Boeing, Iridium, and OneWeb, where he led in-orbit commissioning and systems integration for communications and earth observation satellites.
ZMZach Meza
Zach MezaHead of Engineering and Co-FounderZach Meza holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Stanford with an AI focus and has spent his career developing mission operations software for satellite programs. At Quindar, he serves as Head of Software alongside five cofounders.
SPShaishav Parekh
Shaishav ParekhCo-FounderShaishav Parekh holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech and has worked as a consultant at Red Hat, serving clients across finance, insurance, energy, and retail sectors. He has contributed to satellite operations and Earth observation software development.
MRMatt Regan
Matt ReganCo-founder & Head Of OperationsMatt Regan holds a degree in aerospace engineering and has worked as a software engineer on satellite and space missions, including defense and constellation projects. He is now building Quindar to address challenges in the space industry.
AS
Ann SchulteSenior Frontend Engineerformer
WJ
Wendy JohnsonVice President of Productformer

Investors · 14

FundersClublisted by FundersClubSan Francisco · $290K

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FUSElisted by FUSEBellevue · $1M – $10M

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Soma Capitallisted by Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Washington Harbour Partnerslisted by Washington Harbour PartnersArlington

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Booz Allen Hamiltonreported

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FCVCreportedSan Francisco

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Funders Club ManagementreportedSan Francisco

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In-Q-TelreportedTysons · $100K – $2.5M

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K5 GlobalreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $3M

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Peterson Venture PartnersreportedSalt Lake City · $5M – $25M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Washington Harbour

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$18M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2023–2025

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Companies working in the same space as Quindar.

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2023$1.2M

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.

Legal entities · 1

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In the news

🛰 Quindar - Automated Satellite Operationsycombinator.com · Jul 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Quindar do?
Quindar provides ground software for satellite operations monitoring and automation, serving governments and defense organizations in the space sector.
Who founded Quindar?
Quindar was founded by Nate Hamet, Sunny Bhagavathula, David Lawrence, Zach Meza, Shaishav Parekh, Matt Regan in 2022.
Who are Quindar's investors?
Quindar's investors include Booz Allen Ventures, FundersClub, FUSE, Soma Capital, Washington Harbour Partners, Y Combinator, Booz Allen Hamilton, FCVC and 5 more.
How much funding has Quindar raised?
Quindar has disclosed $18M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Quindar headquartered?
Quindar is headquartered in Denver, US.