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ViaSat
NASDAQ: VSATCarlsbad, US · 2 known investors
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Viasat is a global technology company that designs, builds, and operates advanced satellite networks providing connectivity solutions for mission-critical communications in congested, contested, and remote environments. The company serves governments, enterprises, and remote regions through a multi-orbit, multi-network ecosystem integrating proprietary and third-party infrastructure.
Founders & leadership
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Richard BaldridgeExecutive
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Kevin HarkenderExecutive
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Girish ChandranCorporate CTOExecutive Officer at ViaSat, which designs and operates satellite networks for connectivity. Leader with experience building global teams and translating business strategy into products.
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Keven LippertSenior Executive - Office of CEO, Corporate Development & Strategic Finance | Advisor to the Board2024–2026Keven Lippert spent over 20 years at Viasat as an executive officer, initially starting as counsel before transitioning into broader operating and strategic roles overseeing legal and commercial infrastructure, major acquisitions, and a $1B+ revenue division; he holds co-invented patents and has negotiated agreements with major technology and defense organizations.
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James DoddExecutive
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Garrett ChaseSenior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Ben PalmerPresident, Viasat CommercialBen Palmer leads Viasat's commercial business after previously running Inmarsat Maritime and Northrop Grumman's European operations; he earlier held roles in strategy and business development at BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence, and worked as a consultant at AlixPartners. He holds a degree in PPE from Oxford University and an MSc in strategy and leadership from London Business School as a Sloan Fellow.
Board
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Sean PakBoard director
Investors · 2
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$175M disclosed across 1 round · 2020
▶$175MraisedAug 2020 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$175MraisedAug 2020 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Richard BaldridgeExecutive Officer
- Kevin HarkenderExecutive Officer
- Girish ChandranExecutive Officer
- Shawn DuffyExecutive Officer
- Sean PakDirector
- Theresa WiseDirector
- Robert JohnsonDirector
- Harvey WhiteDirector
- Keven LippertExecutive Officer
- James DoddExecutive Officer
- John StenbitDirector
- Mark DankbergExecutive Officer, Director
- Mark MillerExecutive Officer
- David RyanExecutive Officer
- Robert BlairExecutive Officer
- Melinda KimbroExecutive Officer
- Varsha RaoDirector
- Ken PetermanExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $175M
- Amount sold
- $175M
- First sale
- Jul 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does ViaSat do?
- Viasat is a global technology company that designs, builds, and operates advanced satellite networks providing connectivity solutions for mission-critical communications in congested, contested, and remote environments. The company serves governments, enterprises, and remote regions through a multi-orbit, multi-network ecosystem integrating proprietary and third-party infrastructure.
- Who founded ViaSat?
- ViaSat was founded by Mark Dankberg.
- Who are ViaSat's investors?
- ViaSat's investors include Industrious Ventures, Millennium Technology Value Partners.
- How much funding has ViaSat raised?
- ViaSat has disclosed $175M raised across 1 round.
- Where is ViaSat headquartered?
- ViaSat is headquartered in Carlsbad, US.