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Umbra
Santa Barbara, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 242 employees on LinkedIn · 16 known investors
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Umbra designs, builds, tests, and operates satellite systems with precision radar imagery capabilities for space-based missions and intelligence applications. The company provides end-to-end spacecraft and sensor solutions for government and defense customers globally.
Founders & leadership
Umbra was founded in 2017 by David Langan and Gabe Dominocielo.
Board
Investors · 16
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$32.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2020
▶$32.4MraisedJan 2021 · 23 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- John BurbankDirector
- David LanganExecutive Officer, Director
- Gabe DominocieloExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $32.4M
- Amount sold
- $32.4M
- First sale
- Oct 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.5K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $50K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $49.9K |
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 Umbra do?
- Umbra designs, builds, tests, and operates satellite systems with precision radar imagery capabilities for space-based missions and intelligence applications. The company provides end-to-end spacecraft and sensor solutions for government and defense customers globally.
- Who founded Umbra?
- Umbra was founded by David Langan, Gabe Dominocielo in 2017.
- Who are Umbra's investors?
- Umbra's investors include 7BC Venture Capital, Champion Hill Ventures, Crosscut Ventures, Defense Angels, Hemisphere Ventures LLC, Nimble Partners, ScOp Venture Capital, Starbridge Venture Capital Llc and 8 more.
- How much funding has Umbra raised?
- Umbra has disclosed $32.4M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Umbra headquartered?
- Umbra is headquartered in Santa Barbara, US.