Slooh
Founded 2003 · 30 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
Slooh provides online access to control real telescopes located in the Canary Islands, Chile, and Australia, letting users schedule observations across both hemispheres. It offers live feeds, guided exploration, and a community of over 450,000 members for astronomy education and stargazing.
Founders & leadership
Slooh was founded in 2003 by Michael Paolucci.
Investors · 1
Competitors · 1
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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2018 | $224.8K |
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 Slooh do?
- Slooh provides online access to control real telescopes located in the Canary Islands, Chile, and Australia, letting users schedule observations across both hemispheres. It offers live feeds, guided exploration, and a community of over 450,000 members for astronomy education and stargazing.
- Who founded Slooh?
- Slooh was founded by Michael Paolucci in 2003.
- Who are Slooh's investors?
- Slooh's investors include Connecticut Innovations.