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CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

Private
Bee Cave, TexasFrontier & Industrial Techhttps://cesiumastro.com

Last Round

Series D

Nov 5, 2026

Est. Valuation

$4.5B

Total Funding Raised

$1.14B

Momentum

Top 1%

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Company Overview

CesiumAstro operates in Frontier & Industrial Tech and is based in Bee Cave, Texas. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series D round in November 2026.

CesiumAstro is an aerospace and defense company that develops and manufactures advanced, software-defined communication systems, phased array payloads, and satellites for space, airborne, and ground applications.

Sector

Frontier & Industrial Tech

Verticals

Space Technology, Satellite Communications, Defense Tech, Computing Hardware

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Hardware Sales, Government Contracts, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Infrastructure

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CesiumAstro Comparables

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CesiumAstro Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series DNov 5, 2026
Series CFeb 2, 2026
GrantMay 22, 2025
Series B ExtensionJun 18, 2024
Series BMar 2, 2022
Series A
Mar 13, 2019
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Kenneth Smith

Chief Financial Officer

Executive Team

Brett Paulson

Chief Operating Officer

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CesiumAstro Investors

Notable investors and investment history

CesiumAstro investors
InvestorRounds
Development Bank of JapanSeries C, Series B Extension
Janus Henderson GroupSeries C, Series D
Wave Leadership VenturesSeries B
Lavrock VenturesSeries B, Series B Extension, Series A
Magnetar CapitalSeries D
Franklin TempletonSeries A
Woven CapitalSeries C, Series D
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Market signals

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  • Nov 10, 2026

    Purchased building for $7M renovation to serve as new HQ.

  • Nov 6, 2026

    Raised over $1.2 billion in new capital during 2026.

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Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • invests_into_assetsNov 10, 2026

    CesiumAstro, Inc. purchases the building in Bee Cave, Texas, in early 2026 to use as its headquarters.

  • invests_into_assetsNov 7, 2026

    CesiumAstro, Inc. plans to invest $500M in a five-year headquarters expansion in Texas, including purchasing 270,000 square feet of manufacturing space and adding 550 jobs by 2030.

  • receives_financingNov 6, 2026

    CesiumAstro, Inc. receives more than $1.2B in new capital in 2026, including a $730M Series D led by Janus Henderson with participation from Insight Partners, Sands Capital, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, Woven Capital, Incharge Capital, Magnetar, AV and NewSpace Capital, plus $100M in debt financing from EXIM and JPMorgan, in Texas on Nov 6th '26.

  • receives_financingNov 6, 2026

    CesiumAstro, Inc. closes a $730 million financing round comprising $630M in equity led by Janus Henderson and a $100 million debt facility from the Export-Import Bank of the United States and JPMorgan.

  • launchesNov 6, 2026

    CesiumAstro, Inc. unveils Synchronicity, a planned AI-enabled 737-satellite constellation for commercial, sovereign and defense missions, after raising $730 million on Nov 5th '26.

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CesiumAstro Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is CesiumAstro a public or private company?

CesiumAstro is a private company.

What is the current stock price of CesiumAstro?

CesiumAstro is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks CesiumAstro's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is CesiumAstro worth (valuation)?

CesiumAstro's valuation is estimated at $4.5B based on funding round data.

Can I buy CesiumAstro stock?

CesiumAstro shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was CesiumAstro's last funding round?

CesiumAstro's most recent funding round was Series D on November 5, 2026.

Who are the main investors in CesiumAstro?

Key investors in CesiumAstro include Development Bank of Japan, Janus Henderson Group, Trousdale Ventures, Airbus Ventures, Texas Space Commission.

Will CesiumAstro IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for CesiumAstro.

How can I track CesiumAstro secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBee Cave, Texas
Employee Range556
Year Founded2017
Last FundingNov 5, 2026

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