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Infostellar is a technology company.
Infostellar provides a cloud-based satellite antenna-sharing platform, StellarStation, designed to offer flexible and scalable ground station services. This platform allows satellite operators to efficiently access a global network of ground stations, optimizing satellite communications by sharing underutilized antennas worldwide. Their approach focuses on creating a more accessible and cost-effective communications infrastructure for the growing space industry.
The company was established in January 2016 by co-founders Naomi Kurahara, who serves as CEO, and Kazuo Ishigame, the COO. Their foundational insight stemmed from the need for a more efficient and interconnected global ground station network to support the increasing demand for satellite data and operations. This vision aimed to overcome the limitations of dedicated, often underutilized, ground infrastructure.
Infostellar’s services cater to various satellite operators and space missions, enabling them to enhance communication reliability and mission effectiveness. The company's long-term vision is to significantly improve the quality and accessibility of ground segment services, fostering a more robust and interconnected ecosystem for humanity's ongoing space development and exploration efforts.
Infostellar has raised $7.0M across 1 funding round.
Infostellar has raised $7.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Infostellar is a Tokyo‑headquartered space technology company that provides a cloud‑based “Ground Segment as a Service” platform called StellarStation to connect satellite operators to a global network of ground stations via a single API, lowering barriers to satellite operations and enabling scalable antenna access for newspace missions.[1][3]
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Sources used: company profile and service pages from Infostellar and related company listings that describe StellarStation, the GSaaS offering, company founding/locations, and product positioning.[1][3][7]
Infostellar has raised $7.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Infostellar's investors include Airbus Ventures, 500 Startups Japan, D4V, FreakOut Holdings, Sony, WERU Investment.
Infostellar has raised $7.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Series A in September 2017.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2017 | $7.0M Series A | Airbus Ventures | 500 Startups Japan, D4V, FreakOut Holdings, Sony, WERU Investment |