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kepler

Satellite communications

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101-200 employees
  • B2B
  • Enterprise
  • Communication
  • Internet of Things
  • Telecommunications
  • Aerospace
Chinatown, Toronto, ON

Company mission

To build the internet for space.

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Our take

Low Earth Orbit satellites pass over Earth once every 90 minutes, passing data and communications through radio waves. Kepler, which was founded by Alumni of the University of Toronto’s aerospace community, responds to the opinion that these small daily intervals are not enough, as the need for the internet outside of Earth is set to become more prevalent.

Kepler has 19 nanosatellites in low-Earth orbit, with plans for a future network of over 100. Its satellite technology sets the company apart, as they are much smaller and cheaper than traditional alternatives. It mainly serves the maritime and aviation industries, as well as governments.

An influx of funding has enabled Kepler to grow, bringing in more and more specialists and engineers to achieve its mission of bringing the internet to space. Its latest round, which brings its overall funding to over $200 million, will specifically be used to support the launch of its optical data relay network, planned for 2024, that will complement its existing radio frequency network.

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Freddie

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Benefits

  • Wellness Initiatives
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Ownership & Influence
  • Office in Downtown Toronto
  • Launch Satellites
  • Stock Options
  • Office Snacks
  • Unlimited Vacation
  • Full Benefits Plan
  • Evaluation System
  • Offsites & Team Building
  • Professional Development
  • Grow in the Space Industry
  • Supportive Leave Policy
  • Peer Recognition

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Apr 2023

$92m

SERIES C

Jun 2021

$60m

SERIES B

Total funding: $173.1m

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Leadership

Previously Director of Engineering at teaBOT and President of University of Toronto Aeronautics Team.

Previously Technical Systems Analyst at RBC and DB2 Kernel Developer at IBM.

Previously Flight Sciences Engineering Analyst at Bombardier Aerospace, went on to become an Android Developer at teaBOT. Just before founding Kepler they were a Flight Sciences Engineering Professional at Bombardier Aerospace.

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Operations & Strategy