We build advanced satcom user terminals
Farcast has raised $21.6M across 4 funding rounds.
Key people at Farcast.
Farcast was founded in 2019 by Siamak Ebadi (Founder).
Farcast has raised $21.6M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Key people at Farcast.
Farcast was founded in 2019 by Siamak Ebadi (Founder).
Farcast has raised $21.6M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Farcast's investors include Air Street Capital, BlueYard Capital, BoxOne Ventures, C2 Investment, Fifty Years, Next47, RTP Global, Uncorrelated Ventures, Ameet Patel, Charlie Songhurst, David Mytton, Jonathan Milner.
Farcast is a technology company that builds advanced satellite communication (SATCOM) user terminals, specifically state-of-the-art Flat Panel Antennas (FPAs) with proprietary Active Electronically Scanned Antenna (AESA) technology. Their mission is to enable global access to satellite internet by making user terminals more affordable and accessible, addressing the fact that one-third of the world lacks internet access and only 12% of satellite internet potential has been realized due to terminal costs. Farcast serves enterprise, telecom, aviation, and defense sectors by providing compact, low size-weight-power-cost (SWaP-C) terminals that maintain connectivity even with moving satellites or users. The company is experiencing growth momentum supported by strategic investments from major players like Telesat and Lockheed Martin, which also validate its technology and market potential[1][3][4].
Founded in 2019 by Siamak Ebadi, Farcast emerged from the recognition that satellite internet’s global promise was limited by expensive and bulky user terminals. Ebadi and his team, based in San Francisco, developed a unique AESA technology that electronically compensates for satellite and user movement, enabling smaller, lighter, and more cost-effective terminals. Early traction includes participation in Y Combinator (Winter 2020 batch) and significant funding rounds, including a $5 million equity investment from Telesat, which also collaborates with Farcast to integrate their terminals with the Telesat Lightspeed satellite network[1][3][4].
Farcast is riding the global trend of expanding satellite internet connectivity, especially with the rise of LEO constellations and the urgent need to connect underserved regions. The timing is critical as satellite networks like Telesat Lightspeed seek scalable, cost-effective user terminals to realize their full market potential. Market forces such as increasing demand for mobility (aviation, maritime, automotive), defense applications, and global internet access converge to favor Farcast’s technology. By enabling affordable, high-performance terminals, Farcast influences the satellite ecosystem by fostering broader adoption and innovation in SATCOM hardware[1][3].
Looking ahead, Farcast is positioned to scale production and deepen integration with major satellite networks, potentially expanding into new verticals like consumer broadband and IoT. Trends shaping their journey include the proliferation of LEO satellites, demand for mobile connectivity, and the push for global digital inclusion. Their influence may grow as a key enabler of satellite internet’s mass adoption, driving down costs and improving user experience. Continued partnerships and technological advancements will be critical to maintaining their competitive edge and expanding their impact on global connectivity[1][3][4].
Farcast has raised $21.6M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $8.0M Series A in December 2022.
