Tallinn-based space technology company Golbriak Space has raised €4 million in a seed funding round co-led by Join Capital and PhotonVentures, with participation from Takeoff Accelerator, part of CDP Venture Capital’s National Accelerator Network and managed by Plug and Play. The company develops laser communication terminals that enable high-speed optical data transmission between satellites and other space-based platforms. The funding will support the transition to serial production, expand manufacturing capacity and help Golbriak meet growing commercial demand. The company reports having functional products and paying customers, alongside ongoing commercial discussions involving several thousand terminals.
Golbriak Space develops laser communication terminals for satellite constellations and other space-based platforms. Its optical communication technology uses laser links to transmit data between satellites, offering an alternative to traditional radio-frequency communication systems. Founded by systems engineer Nicola Garzaniti, the company develops and manufactures communication hardware for commercial space applications.
“Closing this round marks a turning point for Golbriak. Years of research, specialised engineering and customer validation have gone into solving the practical challenges that determine whether laser communications can operate reliably at scale. Our priority now is to serve that demand reliably and at volume,” says Nicola Garzaniti. Founder & CEO, Golbriak Space.
The €4 million seed round marks a shift for Golbriak Space from product development and customer validation towards manufacturing at scale. According to the company, its products are already operational, and it has secured paying customers. It is also in advanced commercial discussions involving demand for several thousand communication terminals.
The investment will primarily be used to establish serial production and increase manufacturing capacity, allowing the company to fulfil larger orders while maintaining the engineering and quality standards required for space hardware.
Laser communication, also known as optical communication, uses light rather than radio waves to transmit information. The technology is being developed for satellite networks that need to exchange increasing volumes of data as commercial and institutional space infrastructure expands. Golbriak’s terminals are designed to support communication within satellite constellations, where reliable links between spacecraft are essential for data transfer.
With the new investment, Golbriak Space aims to move its laser communication technology into wider commercial deployment and address growing demand for optical connectivity in satellite constellations.
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