Skyloom
Broomfield, US · Founded 2017 · 171 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors
Skyloom builds space-based optical communication systems that provide high-capacity data relay between satellites and from satellites to Earth in low Earth orbit. It serves businesses and governments operating satellite constellations for observation and communication applications, engineering its services in-house.
Founders & leadership
CP
Catharine ParnellNamed on SEC filing
ST
Santiago TemponeNamed on SEC filing
MF
Marcos FranceschiniNamed on SEC filing
FG
Flavio GuidottiNamed on SEC filing
Board
MM
Matias MosseBoard director
Investors · 9
AIR CapitalBuenos Airesvia Ignacio Peña · inferred
Berkeley SkyDeck FundBerkeley · $200K
CrunchFundvia Michael Arrington · inferred
E2MC VenturesOrlando · $250K – $2M
IronGate Capital AdvisorsNew York
Myelin VCMontevideo · $250K – $1M
Tuesday CapitalSan Francisco
SpaceFundreportedHouston
Starlight Venturesreported · 2 sourcesMiami · $100K – $3M
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$30.4M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2018–2023
▶$29.4MraisedNov 2023 · 116 investors · TelecommunicationsRule 506(b)
▶$29.4MraisedNov 2023 · 116 investors · Telecommunications
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Catharine ParnellExecutive Officer
- Santiago TemponeExecutive Officer, Director
- Marcos FranceschiniExecutive Officer, Director
- Flavio GuidottiDirector
- Matias MosseDirector
- Offering amount
- $72.8M
- Amount sold
- $29.4M
- Minimum investment
- $500K
- First sale
- Aug 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$850KraisedSep 2018 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$850KraisedSep 2018 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Santiago TemponeExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $850K
- Amount sold
- $850K
- First sale
- Sep 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$150KraisedJul 2018 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$150KraisedJul 2018 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Santiago TemponeExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $150K
- Amount sold
- $150K
- First sale
- Jun 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 4
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IonQ6 shared keywordsIonQ builds trapped-ion quantum computing systems along with quantum networking, sensing, and security products, offering commercial systems accessible through major cloud providers and integration with common quantum libraries. It serves enterprise and government customers across applications such as chemistry simulation, materials science, AI model fine-tuning, and quantum-secure communications.
Cesium Astro5 shared keywordsCesiumAstro builds active phased array communications systems and software-defined payloads for space and defense applications, including inter-satellite crosslinks, downlinks, and 5G non-terrestrial network connectivity. Its products serve spacecraft constellations, airborne, and terrestrial platforms with multi-beam, multi-orbit connectivity.
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Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | Phase II | 2022 | $1.5M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2022 | $49.1K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $49.4K |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Skyloom do?
- Skyloom builds space-based optical communication systems that provide high-capacity data relay between satellites and from satellites to Earth in low Earth orbit. It serves businesses and governments operating satellite constellations for observation and communication applications, engineering its services in-house.
- Who are Skyloom's investors?
- Skyloom's investors include AIR Capital, Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, CrunchFund, E2MC Ventures, IronGate Capital Advisors, Myelin VC, Tuesday Capital, SpaceFund and 1 more.
- How much funding has Skyloom raised?
- Skyloom has disclosed $30.4M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Skyloom headquartered?
- Skyloom is headquartered in Broomfield, US.