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Portugal-based Connected develops a proprietary space communications platform for Internet of Things connectivity utilizing standardized protocols like 5G NB-IoT and mioty. The company's core technology reduces the cost and complexity of space-based communications, enabling commercial applications across infrastructure monitoring, emergency response, smart agriculture, and off-grid renewable energy systems. Prior to its exit, the startup raised a €2 million pre-seed funding round backed by venture capital investors including Shilling VC, Octopus Ventures, and Iberis Capital. After establishing strategic commercial partnerships with organizations such as EchoStar Mobile, the company successfully deployed operational pilots across the broader European market. The 22-employee enterprise was subsequently acquired by space technology firm Open Cosmos in 2025 for an undisclosed financial amount. Connected was originally founded in 2023 by André Guerra, Hélder Oliveira, Raquel Magalhães, and Tiago Rebelo.
Connected has raised $2.2M across 1 funding round.
Connected has raised $2.2M in total across 1 funding round.
Connected has raised $2.2M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $2.2M Pre-Seed in February 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2024 | $2.2M Pre Seed | Nuno Trindade, João Henriques, Pedro Carlos | Keith Willey, Amena Ventures, Octopus Ventures | Announced |
Connected has raised $2.2M in total across 1 funding round.
Connected's investors include Nuno Trindade, João Henriques, Pedro Carlos, Keith Willey, Amena Ventures, Octopus Ventures.
