Apolink

Overview

Apolink is a cutting-edge space-tech startup headquartered in Palo Alto, California, focusing on building 24/7 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity networks. Founded by 19-year-old Onkar Singh Batra in 2024, the company aims to solve persistent connectivity problems faced by satellites in space, such as "dead zones." As of July 2025, Apolink has successfully raised $4.3 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round, with a post-money valuation of $45 million. This funding round is backed by Y Combinator along with various reputable investors.

Recent Developments

July 2025: Apolink closed a $4.3 million seed funding round, which was oversubscribed, bringing the company's valuation to $45 million. Key investors include Y Combinator, 468 Capital, Unshackled Ventures, Rebel Fund, Maiora Ventures, and angel investors like Laura Crabtree, Benjamin Bryant, and Kanav Kariya.
June 2025: Apolink secured over $140 million in letters of intent from entities including Astro Digital and Hubble Network. These agreements are pivotal for Apolink’s efforts to revolutionize satellite communication.
2024: Founding year of Apolink. The company was launched with the ambition to provide a reliable and continuous communication network for satellites using a hybrid-RF optical architecture.

Attribute	Information
Founding Date	2024
Headquarters	Palo Alto, California, United States
Founders	Onkar Singh Batra
Revenue	Not disclosed
Profits	Not disclosed
Key Investors	Y Combinator, 468 Capital, Unshackled Ventures, Rebel Fund, Maiora Ventures, angel investors
Industry	Space technology
Number of Employees	1-10

Early History

Apolink emerged from founder Onkar Singh Batra’s early interest in space technology, developed at the age of 14. Batra’s curiosity led him to design India's first open-source satellite, InQube, by 2022. While teaching at IIT Jammu, Batra identified significant gaps in satellite connectivity and conceptualized a system that eliminates the need for complex, proprietary hardware. Apolink was founded in 2024 with the intent to solve these connectivity issues by utilizing innovative hybrid-RF optical networks.

Company Profile and Achievements

Apolink specializes in providing seamless real-time connectivity to LEO satellites. The company's innovative hybrid-RF optical architecture ensures high reliability by not necessitating proprietary hardware for inter-satellite communication. Significant ventures include:

Funding Achievements: Secured $4.3 million in seed funding in 2025.
Industry Impact: Acknowledged for addressing "dead zones," enabling almost 99% uptime with latency reduced significantly as more satellites are deployed.
Technological Innovations: Development of a 32-satellite constellation planned for full operation by 2029.
Strategic Collaborations: Engaged with early partners in Earth observation and communication sectors to validate systems and secure potential clientele.

Current Operations and Market Position

Apolink continues to expand its operations focusing on creating a robust and reliable inter-satellite communication network. The company plans multiple demonstration missions via SpaceX ridesharing by 2026-2027, increasingly moving towards a full commercial rollout planned for 2029. Apolink's competitive edge lies in its ability to offer backward-compatible solutions, an advantage over competitors who rely heavily on proprietary systems.

Conclusion

Apolink stands as a visionary player in tackling persistent connectivity issues in space technology. With its proactive approach and strategic funding, the company is well-positioned to redefine satellite communications by 2029. Apolink’s innovative mindset, along with robust industry support, underscores its potential to establish industry benchmarks in satellite connectivity, positioning it for sustained growth and impact in the fast-evolving space-tech sector.