What UNIO Enterprise does

UNIO Enterprise (legal name: OrbitsIQ Global) is a Munich-based, privately held connectivity platform company founded in 2022 and registered in Luxembourg. It is building a next-generation ubiquitous connectivity platform that combines cybersecurity, terrestrial cellular networks, and satellite communications into a single AI-driven service for fixed and mobile assets. The platform comprises three integrated components: Smart Switching Software, which uses AI to intelligently orchestrate connectivity across cellular, private, and satellite networks; a patented Zero-Trust Security layer providing end-to-end protection, key management, and policy enforcement across hybrid terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks; and proprietary Satellite & Waveform Infrastructure enabling secure, resilient global communications. Its primary commercial vehicle is UNIO Bridge, targeted at automotive OEMs for connected and autonomous vehicles, with additional stated use cases across agriculture, logistics, and military & defence.

The company pursues a B2B go-to-market via direct enterprise sales targeting OEMs and large organisations in automotive, agriculture, logistics, and defence, with published case studies in agriculture (KRONE, Pfaffmann, Janssen) and maritime (Urban Waterway Logistics). Revenue mechanics are expected to be recurring — likely subscription, SaaS, or per-asset licensing for connectivity services — though pricing is not publicly disclosed as the company is pre-launch. UNIO is a member of 5GAA, one6G, DLR-InnoSpace, MSSA, and Agrirouter, and is led by a team with backgrounds spanning government, defence, telecom operators, and the space industry.

Capitalisation remains early-stage: UNIO closed a €2.5 million pre-seed round in October 2023 from space-sector investors OHB, IABG, Reflex Aerospace, and SES. The company has 11-50 employees, is not yet revenue-generating, and has planned its first major product launch (UNIO Bridge) for early 2024. No acquisitions, M&A activity, restructuring events, or regulatory actions have been disclosed in the input data.

Name

UNIO Enterprise

Legal name

OrbitsIQ Global

Website

https://unio.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UNIO Enterprise (OrbitsIQ Global) is a Munich-based, privately held startup building an AI-driven connectivity platform that combines cybersecurity, terrestrial cellular, and satellite communications. It primarily targets automotive OEMs via its UNIO Bridge product, with additional use cases in agriculture, logistics, and defence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hybrid Satellite Connectivity Platform

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Satellite Telecommunications (5174), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) & On-Demand Connectivity (HDABALAE), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & Secure SD-WAN (HDAIAFAH), Network Performance Management & Observability Services (BPAEAEAH)

Keywords

• Satellite connectivity
• Hybrid network orchestration
• Zero-trust cybersecurity
• Connected vehicle services
• Ubiquitous connectivity platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. UNIO Bridge Product: Pre-revenue company developing connectivity solutions for connected vehicles. Revenue model likely to involve product licensing or subscription-based SaaS for automotive OEMs and connected vehicle manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

UNIO Enterprise builds a next-generation ubiquitous connectivity platform that fuses cybersecurity, terrestrial networks, and satellite communications into a single AI-driven service. The platform combines Smart Switching Software, patented Zero-Trust Security, and proprietary Satellite & Waveform Infrastructure to deliver uninterrupted, secure connectivity for fixed and mobile assets across automotive, agriculture, logistics, defence, and critical infrastructure sectors. Its lead go-to-market offering, UNIO Bridge, targets seamless internet connectivity in connected and autonomous vehicles.

Product overview

UNIO Enterprise offers a next-generation ubiquitous connectivity platform that combines cybersecurity, terrestrial networks, and satellite communications into a single AI-driven service. The platform consists of three integrated components: Smart Switching Software for AI-driven network orchestration across cellular, private, and satellite networks; Zero-Trust Security for patented end-to-end cybersecurity protection and policy enforcement; and Satellite & Waveform Infrastructure for proprietary satellite access and waveform technology. The platform enables fixed and mobile assets to stay securely connected anywhere in the world.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smart Switching Software AI-driven software that intelligently orchestrates connectivity across cellular, private, and satellite networks, ensuring uninterrupted service for fixed and mobile assets in any environment. Targeted at operators of mission-critical mobile and stationary assets.
• Zero-Trust Security Patented cybersecurity technology providing end-to-end protection, key management, and policy enforcement across hybrid terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, designed to secure mission-critical traffic flowing across cellular, private, and satellite links.
• Satellite & Waveform Infrastructure Integrated satellite access and proprietary waveform technology enabling secure, scalable, and resilient global communications where traditional terrestrial networks cannot operate. Targets operators needing coverage in maritime, remote, and defence environments.
• UNIO Bridge Connectivity solution for connected and autonomous vehicles that orchestrates seamless internet access across terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, designed for automotive OEMs and connected vehicle manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seamless internet connectivity in connected vehicles expected to launch in early 2024

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Astrocast: Satellite IoT connectivity provider for asset tracking in remote environments. Overlaps with UNIO's logistics and asset-tracking use cases and addresses similar hybrid satellite-terrestrial customer needs.
• Sateliot: Operates a LEO satellite constellation for 5G IoT connectivity directly compatible with terrestrial cellular networks. Direct competitor in the hybrid satellite-cellular IoT/automotive connectivity category.
• Skylo Technologies: Provides satellite-based narrowband IoT connectivity that integrates with terrestrial cellular networks. Directly comparable as a hybrid NTN connectivity platform serving connected-asset and IoT use cases across automotive, logistics, and agriculture.
• OQ Technology: European 5G NB-IoT direct-to-device satellite operator. Comparable as a satellite-terrestrial hybrid connectivity provider targeting IoT and connected-vehicle segments with similar customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Iridium Communications: Established satellite operator offering global narrowband voice and data services. Competes broadly with UNIO's satellite connectivity layer, particularly in defense, maritime, and asset-tracking markets, but as a much larger incumbent with own constellation.
• Viasat (incl. Inmarsat): Major satellite communications operator providing global broadband and IoT services. Comparable as a broad incumbent in enterprise and defense satellite connectivity with overlapping capabilities to UNIO's platform.
• Starlink (SpaceX): Largest LEO broadband constellation globally, expanding into direct-to-device and mobility use cases. Sets the competitive benchmark for satellite connectivity pricing and coverage that UNIO's platform must orchestrate around.

Emerging players

• Celerway Communications: Provides multi-WAN connectivity orchestration for vehicles and remote sites with intelligent network switching. Highly comparable to UNIO's Smart Switching layer, though more terrestrial-focused.
• FloLive: Provides global cellular IoT connectivity with multi-IMSI orchestration across carrier networks. Comparable as an emerging player in the connectivity-orchestration layer that UNIO also targets.
• Kepler Communications: Operator of a LEO satellite constellation providing connectivity for IoT and enterprise customers in remote locations. Comparable emerging player in satellite-enabled enterprise and asset connectivity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/un-io

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors4 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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