Kymeta
About
About Kymeta
Kymeta builds flat-panel satellite terminals and connectivity services for moving vehicles, vessels and remote installations. Its electronically steered antennas use a metamaterial aperture with no moving parts. Terminal families combine satellite and cellular links, with configurations for land, maritime and government users. Network switching and the Kymeta Access management system help operators maintain and manage communications across changing coverage conditions.
The company sells equipment and service bundles directly and through authorised partners. Its work with Red Cat’s Blue Ops division targets integration into the Variant 7 uncrewed surface vessel, supporting communications during autonomous maritime operations. A separate U.S. Department of Defense development contract adds edge computing, software-defined radio and networking to an Osprey u8 cartridge. That development programme is distinct from Kymeta’s existing commercial terminal shipments. Founded in 2012, Kymeta is privately held and headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
Operations
Output & shipments
- Shipments
2026-05-14 - Kymeta reported producing and shipping more than 9,000 units, with deployments in over 80 countries and territories. These are communications units, not robots. - Cumulative company terminal/unit shipments; not robot output
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Funding
- 2022-03-15 - Equity financing - ~$84M - Bill Gates leads Kymeta’s 2022 antenna-production financing
The financing supports terminal production and expansion into additional satellite-network applications. - source: kymetacorp.com
- 2020-08-25 - Recapitalisation - ~$85M - Kymeta recapitalises ahead of next-generation u8 commercialisation
The company raises financing to accelerate terminal development and commercialisation. - source: kommunikasjon.ntb.no
Investors
- Bill Gates - Lead - Angel / Individual - 2 funding events - repeat backer - first seen 2020-08-25 - latest 2022-03-15
- Hanwha Systems - Participant - Angel / Individual - 1 funding event - first seen 2022-03-15
Team
- Manny Mora - President and Chief Executive Officer
- Anne Liu - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Elizabeth Kimber - Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer
Resources
Curated durable documents and official technical references.
- Peregrine u8 User Terminal on the OneWeb Network
PDF · Peregrine u8 maritime connectivity · Kymeta
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Timeline
Events
- 2026-10-06 - Contract Award - Kymeta wins DoD contract for Osprey u8 edge-platform development
The cartridge is designed to add mission functions while maintaining the Osprey u8’s multi-orbit satellite communications performance. RF Space Domain Awareness functions are intended to detect interference, analyze satellite behavior and protect communications services. Additional software applications could extend the platform over time without installing separate hardware on the mission vehicle.
Source - 2026-05-14 - Partnership - Kymeta joins Red Cat’s maritime connectivity programme
The planned integration combines satellite and cellular networks for communications on the move. The partners target persistent command-and-control connectivity during distributed maritime operations. Red Cat planned a demonstration including the integration during SOF Week in Tampa.
Source - 2022-03-15 - Funding - Bill Gates leads Kymeta’s 2022 antenna-production financing
Hanwha Systems participated alongside other investors. The company plans manufacturing expansion and further development of its u8 terminal family. The programme includes low-Earth-orbit connectivity and future Ka-band terminals.
Source - 2020-08-25 - Funding - Kymeta recapitalises ahead of next-generation u8 commercialisation
Members of Kymeta’s leadership team invested approximately $1 million within the round. The proceeds support the next-generation u8 terminal and global mobile connectivity offering. The recapitalisation accompanies expanded development and market activity.
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Relations
Relationships
- U.S. Department of Defense
Research Contract - The U.S. DoD contracted Kymeta to develop an Osprey u8 cartridge combining edge computing, software-defined radio and networking.
- Red Cat
Partner - Kymeta and Red Cat’s Blue Ops division plan communications integration for the Variant 7 uncrewed surface vessel.
Context
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Context tags
- Robot connectivity hardware - Stack Layer - Satellite communications terminals support uncrewed maritime platforms Source: https://www.kymetacorp.com/about/news-insights/kymeta-joins-red-cat-futures-initiative Reviewed 18…
Commercial
- Kymeta wins DoD contract for Osprey u8 edge-platform development
2026-10-06 · Order / contract · Kymeta will develop a modular terminal cartridge that combines edge computing, software-defined radio and networking for defense missions.
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