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§ Private Profile · Vilnius, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania
Deeptech startup developing secure laser communication systems for space, enabling high-speed data transmission between satellites and Earth.
Based in Vilnius, Lithuania, Astrolight develops secure free-space optical communication systems and modular laser terminals for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company manufactures end-to-end hardware, including the ATLAS space laser terminal and portable optical ground stations, to enable high-bandwidth data transmission between low Earth orbit satellites and ground infrastructure. This optical backbone technology addresses current space data retrieval bottlenecks and overcomes traditional radio frequency limitations. Astrolight operates with an estimated headcount of under fifty employees and has raised €3.2 million in seed funding from venture capital backers including Vsquared Ventures, Sandwater, and Balnord. The enterprise secures commercial and government research contracts, establishing strategic partnerships with the European Space Agency, the Lithuanian Navy, and the NATO DIANA program. The organization was founded in 2019 by Laurynas Mačiulis, Dalius Petrulionis, Julijanas Želudevičius, Martynas Milaševičius, and Ignas Vaitiekūnas.
Astrolight has raised $3.3M across 1 funding round.
Astrolight has raised $3.3M in total across 1 funding round.
Astrolight has raised $3.3M in total across 1 funding round.
Astrolight's investors include Marcin Kowalik, Rita Sakus, 3NGLS, Viktorija Trimbel, Louise Flyger.
Astrolight has raised $3.3M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.3M Seed in May 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | $3.3M Seed | Marcin Kowalik | Rita Sakus, 3ngls, Viktorija Trimbel, Louise Flyger | Announced |