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Solestial

Techstars '19

Tempe, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 47 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors

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Solestial develops and manufactures radiation-hardened silicon solar power modules for satellites and space applications. The company serves commercial and government customers requiring power solutions for large satellite constellations and space infrastructure.

Founders & leadership

Solestial was founded in 2019 by Stan Herasimenka, Mikhail Reginevich, and Andrew Atherton.

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Stan HerasimenkaCTO and Co-FounderStan Herasimenka led Solestial as CEO from 2013 to 2025 before moving into the technical leadership role. He spent more than a decade at Arizona State University as a graduate research associate, postdoctoral researcher, and assistant research professor, with earlier internships at Sinton Instruments and Leibniz Universität Hannover and research work at the University of Delaware.
MRMikhail Reginevich
Mikhail ReginevichChief Engineer, Tooling and R and Co-FounderChief Engineer leading tooling and R&D at Solestial, Mikhail Reginevich has prior experience in product design, B2B business, and solar energy, with background managing technical sales teams.
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Andrew AthertonCo-founder
MDMargo de Naray
Margo de NarayPresident and CEOShe previously held leadership roles at Astra, where she served as Vice President of Sales and Mission Management before becoming Senior Vice President and General Manager of Space Products and Services. Earlier in her career she spent several years at Cargill, including as Managing Director of Cargill Aqua Nutrition and as Strategic Marketing and Technology Director.

Board

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Beckett JacksonBoard director
MCMathieu Costes
Mathieu CostesDirector Board of Directors2022–2025Operating Partner at Airbus Ventures

Investors · 10

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$26.2M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2022–2025

▶$15.1MraisedSep 2024 · 12 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Beckett JacksonDirector
  • Mathieu CostesDirector
  • Mikhail ReginevichExecutive Officer
  • Stanislau HerasimenkaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Andrew AthertonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$21.9M
Amount sold
$15.1M
First sale
Sep 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$11.2MraisedOct 2022 · 32 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stanislau HerasimenkaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Andrew AthertonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mikhail ReginevichExecutive Officer
  • Mathieu CostesDirector
Offering amount
$11.2M
Amount sold
$11.2M
First sale
Sep 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Non-dilutive funding · 9 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
NASAPhase II2023$850K
NASAPhase I2023$150K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2023$70.9K
NASAPhase II2022$749.9K
National Science FoundationPhase II2021$999.8K
NASAPhase I2021$125K
National Science FoundationPhase I2019$224.8K
NASAPhase I2019$124.7K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2018$150K

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 Solestial do?
Solestial develops and manufactures radiation-hardened silicon solar power modules for satellites and space applications. The company serves commercial and government customers requiring power solutions for large satellite constellations and space infrastructure.
Who founded Solestial?
Solestial was founded by Stan Herasimenka, Mikhail Reginevich, Andrew Atherton in 2019.
Who are Solestial's investors?
Solestial's investors include Boeing HorizonX Ventures, Crosscut Ventures, Global Brain, Industrious Ventures, Nextwave [X] Partners, Silent Capital, Techstars, Zeon Ventures and 2 more.
How much funding has Solestial raised?
Solestial has disclosed $26.2M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Solestial headquartered?
Solestial is headquartered in Tempe, US.