hiSky
hiSky is an Israel-based satellite communications company that delivers satellite-agnostic IoT and MSS connectivity for defense forces, industrial operators, and connected vehicle platforms, using its proprietary Smartellite terminals and Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip across GEO, MEO, and LEO constellations.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersRosh Ha'ayin, Israel
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What hiSky does
hiSky is an Israel-based satellite communications company, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Rosh Haayin, that builds a satellite-agnostic end-to-end platform for IoT and MSS connectivity over GEO, MEO, and LEO constellations in Ka and Ku bands. The proprietary stack includes the Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip (6Kbps to 5Mbps, 10 msec sync, under 1.5W), the Smartellite family of low-SWaP ESA terminals (Fixed and Dynamic 8x8 Ku/Ka and Dynamic 16x16), the HISKY Hub gateway (virtualizable in cloud environments), the hiSky360 NMS, and a unified TDMA waveform architecture enabling seamless GEO/MEO/LEO handovers and hybrid satellite-cellular operation via a floLIVE partnership. The company has demonstrated multi-orbit capability through the Ella1 nanosatellite (Spire Global platform, supported by ESA and UK Space Agency funding) and holds FCC, CE, ANATEL, and ENACOM certifications for its terminal family.
hiSky's customer focus is bifurcated between defense and government forces requiring sovereign, private satellite networks with low-probability-of-detection/interception features for land, air, maritime, and unmanned platforms, and industrial IoT verticals — critical infrastructure, oil and gas, railways, land mobility/fleet management, and connected cars — where mass deployment of low-cost terminals supports monitoring, SCADA, telematics, and voice/data connectivity beyond cellular coverage. Revenue is generated through Smartellite hardware sales, recurring and usage-based connectivity subscriptions, multi-year multi-million-dollar government/defense contracts delivered over roughly two-year timelines, and managed/Network-as-a-Service offerings to partners such as Intelsat, Hughes, Andesat, Telespazio Brasil, and Kratos. Manufacturing is outsourced to Jabil Italy for scalability, and the company maintains a wholly-owned UK subsidiary (hiSky UK Ltd.) focused on ASIC development.
hiSky is privately held and operates globally through enterprise field sales and an extensive channel network including tier-1 defense contractors, satellite operators (Intelsat, SES, Hispasat, Spacecom), service providers (Hughes, Andesat, Telespazio Brasil, Network Innovations), and technology integrators (Kratos, floLIVE). Strategic investors include ST Engineering (lead of the $30M Series A in December 2021), Intelsat (strategic investment and board observer seat from February 2024), and the Strategic Development Fund owned by EDGE Group PJSC (UAE). The company was recognized by Via Satellite as one of the 10 Hottest Companies for 2025 and reported 400 remote-site deployments with Hughes in Brazil by the end of Q1 2025 alongside $31M in new contract awards in July 2025.
hiSky firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- hiSky
- Legal name
- hiSky S.C.S Ltd
- Website
- https://hiskysat.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- hiSky is an Israel-based satellite communications company that delivers satellite-agnostic IoT and MSS connectivity for defense forces, industrial operators, and connected vehicle platforms, using its proprietary Smartellite terminals and Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip across GEO, MEO, and LEO constellations.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
hiSky industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Satellite Communication Terminals
- NAICS
- Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Services, Nec (4899)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Satellite IoT & Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Connectivity (LPWAN over Satellite) (HDAIAJAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM), Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB), Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services) (HDAIAJAI), Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS) (HDAHABAA)
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Where hiSky is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rosh Ha'ayin
- HQ country
- Israel
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices1 record
Markets served
hiSky business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Satellite Terminal / Hardware Sales: hiSky sells its Smartellite terminal family (Fixed 8x8, Dynamic 8x8, Dynamic 16x16) and related hardware including HUB MODEMs and Network Management Systems to customers and partners. Terminals are sold directly or through channel partners and tier-1 contractors. The company partners with Jabil Italy for mass production of terminals.
- Satellite Network / Connectivity Services: hiSky operates as a satellite network operator providing ongoing satellite connectivity services. Revenue is generated through SLA-based contracts for satellite IoT and MSS services. Services support real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, telemetry, and communication for remote assets. The company offers both satellite-only and hybrid satellite-cellular connectivity plans.
- IoT / M2M Data Services: IoT and machine-to-machine data transmission services over satellite networks. The network is specifically designed for low-data-rate IoT applications with cost-effective pricing for mass deployment of millions of sensors. Data plans are designed for large-scale industrial IoT network deployment.
- Government & Defense Solutions: Tailored satellite communication solutions for defense forces and government agencies. These are mission-specific, custom solutions integrated into military platforms (land, air, maritime, unmanned systems). Revenue from multi-million dollar contracts with 2-year delivery timelines, sold through tier-1 defense contractors and directly to government customers.
- Network-as-a-Service / Managed Services: hiSky offers its network capabilities as a managed service to partners and end customers. The hiSky360 NMS provides monitoring, alerting, and billing. Hub virtualization on partner platforms (e.g., Kratos OpenSpace, Intelsat) enables satellite operators to offer orchestrated IoT services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Tailored satellite IoT connectivity pricing for industrial applications |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
hiSky product offering
Product offeringCore offering
hiSky designs, manufactures, and operates a satellite-agnostic end-to-end satellite IoT and Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) communication system. Its core offering is the Smartellite terminal family (with electronically steerable phased-array antennas in Ku/Ka bands) paired with the HISKY Hub satellite gateway, the hiSky360 Network Management System, and a proprietary Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip. The system delivers on-the-move connectivity across GEO, MEO, and LEO constellations with hybrid satellite-cellular handover for defense, government, and industrial IoT customers.
Product overview
hiSky offers a unified satellite communication platform focused on Industrial IoT and defense applications. The product portfolio centers on the Smartellite terminal family (including Smartellite 16X16 and 8X8 variants) paired with the HISKY Hub (core satellite gateway) and hiSky360 Network Management System. Key differentiators include proprietary Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip technology, hybrid satellite-cellular connectivity (via LTE/4G integration), multi-orbit capability (GEO/MEO/LEO), and support for Ka/Ku frequency bands. The system uses a unified TDMA approach for message-based transmissions and on-demand channels for real-time communication. Additional offerings include hiSkyCall VoIP/messaging app, hiWay fleet management app, and the Ella1 LEO nanosatellite for multi-orbit technology demonstration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Smartellite: Proprietary satellite IoT terminal product line including Dynamic and Fixed terminals for Ku/Ka bands, featuring electronically steerable antennas and integrated MODEM technology.
- Smartellite 360 (hiSky360)
- Falcon ASIC
Products and services
- SmartLITE 16X16 Ku Terminal Next-generation Dynamic satellite terminal with 16-by-16 element electronically steerable phased-array antenna in Ku band, with built-in MODEM supporting full-duplex and TDD modes. Data rate capability up to 2Mbps with GEO satellites. Designed for on-the-move industrial IoT and defense applications.
- SmartLITE 8x8 Ku Terminal Compact flat-panel satellite terminal with 8x8 electronically steerable phased-array antenna in Ku band, available in Fixed and Dynamic variants. Suitable for fixed and on-the-move applications in harsh environments and mass IoT deployment.
- SmartLITE 8x8 Ka Terminal Compact flat-panel satellite terminal with 8x8 electronically steerable phased-array antenna in Ka band, available in Fixed and Dynamic variants. Designed for fixed and on-the-move applications.
- HISKY Hub The core satellite gateway for the SmartLITE system, consisting of hub base stations and a packet processor. Can be virtualized within cloud environments (e.g., Kratos OpenSpace) for on-demand scalable IoT services without physical hardware at teleport.
- SmartLITE NMS / hiSky360 Network Management System Cloud-based centralized network management system providing configuration, monitoring, reporting, analysis, and billing capabilities for the global hiSky network. Accessible for instant terminal management.
- Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip Proprietary modem-on-chip designed for mass production. Supports data rates from 6Kbps to 5Mbps, fast 10msec synchronization, FDMA and TDMA modes, fast switching between LEO and GEO satellites. Power consumption under 1.5W, enabling affordable end-user terminal prices.
- Satellite IoT Connectivity Services Recurring satellite network connectivity services providing IoT and MSS data transmission over GEO, MEO, and LEO constellations. Includes SLA-based contracts for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, telemetry, and communications for remote assets. Available as satellite-only or hybrid satellite-cellular plans.
- hiSkyCall Application VoIP and messaging application that transforms any smartphone into a satellite phone via wifi connection to the Smartellite terminal, enabling seamless communication between fleet operators and drivers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 2Mbps data rate with GEO satellites; tens of Mbps with LEO constellations
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use hiSky
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
hiSky technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature9 records
hiSky partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and strategic.
- Kratos Defense & Security SolutionscorePartnership to enable integration of Kratos' OpenSpace software-defined ground system platform with hiSky's Smartellite solutions. The partnership virtualizes hiSky's hub within the OpenSpace platform, enabling it to run in mainstream public cloud. Satellite operators can offer dynamically scalable IoT services on-demand without hardware at teleport.
- Telespazio BrasilsupportingTelespazio Brasil integrates hiSky's Smartellite network to deliver satellite connectivity services in Brazil.
- floLIVEcoreCollaboration integrating floLIVE's global IoT SIMs (eSIMs, multi-IMSI) with hiSky's Smartellite hybrid solution. Enables seamless connectivity across both satellite and terrestrial cellular networks. FloLIVE provides cloud-native core network and over 40 local points of presence for low-latency, secure global IoT connectivity.
- Hughes Network SystemscoreHughes (EchoStar company) uses hiSky's Smartellite Dynamic terminals to deliver remote satellite connectivity for energy customers in Brazil. Hughes is deploying hiSky terminals at hundreds of remote solar energy sites in the Amazon region (400 sites by end of Q1 2025). Hughes leverages decades of experience in GEO, BGAN, and LEO services for SCADA and fleet monitoring.
- Spire GlobalstrategicSpire Global provided its 4U Lemur nanosatellite platform for the Ella1 mission. Ella1 carries hiSky's Ka and Ku payload to demonstrate Smartellite multi-orbit network-as-a-service capability. Spire designed, built, and operates the nanosatellite. The mission was supported by ESA and UK Space Agency funding.
- Jabil ItalysupportingJabil Italy serves as a manufacturing partner for mass production of Smartellite terminals, ensuring efficient and scalable production, cost reduction, and availability for global partners and customers.
- NESSsupportingNESS provides customer support and technical assistance services to enhance hiSky's global support capabilities as networks expand. NESS offers multilingual (24/7) support in full compliance with user cultures globally. NESS employs over 4,000 professionals in Israel.
- AndesatcoreAndesat and hiSky launched satellite IoT/M2M and MSS services for Chile and the Andean Region. Andesat provides local Ku-band GEO satellite capacity and market expertise. Initial focus on fleet management vertical, expanding to transport, maritime, fisheries, environmental monitoring, fire detection, smart agriculture, mining, and energy sectors.
- Network InnovationssupportingNetwork Innovations collaboration agreement partnership with hiSky as a satellite IoT network connectivity company for global service delivery.
- InmarsatsupportingInmarsat and hiSky completed successful testing for a new cost-effective, high-value IoT service offering.
- ESA & UK Space AgencystrategicESA and UKSA provided funding award to hiSky UK for showcasing its Smartellite ground network operating via LEO nanosatellite (Ella1) developed by Spire Global. Funded through ESA ARTES Core Competitiveness Program.
- SpacecomsupportingPartnership for hiSky's use of Spacecom's AMOS-17 satellite for IoT and MSS services, providing Ku-band capacity over relevant coverage areas.
- AnokiwavesupportingAnokiwave and hiSky collaboration to enable Smartellite SATCOM terminals for high-volume commercial applications. Anokiwave provides IC components for phased array antenna systems.
- ST Engineering iDirectsupportingPartnership to enable IoT over satellite using ST Engineering iDirect's hub infrastructure and hiSky's Smartellite terminals.
- HispasatsupportingHispasat and hiSky partnership to offer IoT and MSS services in Mexico through small portable terminals.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
hiSky competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Iridium Communications: Operates a LEO MSS constellation offering global satellite IoT, voice, and data services. Closest comparable to hiSky in the MSS/IoT terminal-and-service bundle, though Iridium owns its constellation rather than operating satellite-agnostic.
- Inmarsat (Viasat): Leading GEO MSS operator offering global satellite connectivity including IoT and L-band services. A direct peer in satellite IoT and MSS for defense, maritime, and industrial verticals; has collaborated with hiSky on IoT service testing.
- Astrocast: Switzerland-based nanosatellite IoT operator offering direct-to-satellite IoT connectivity for asset tracking, maritime, and industrial applications. Comparable as a satellite IoT-focused player targeting mass-market low-data-rate deployments.
- Myriota: Australia-based satellite IoT provider using smallsat constellations for ultra-low-power direct-to-satellite IoT connectivity. Comparable as a focused IoT satellite player serving agriculture, logistics, defense, and critical infrastructure.
- Swarm Technologies (SpaceX): SpaceX-owned low-cost satellite IoT network providing low-bandwidth connectivity for global IoT devices. Directly comparable as a satellite IoT connectivity and terminal provider; benefits from SpaceX balance sheet and LEO launch cadence.
Emerging players
- Sateliot: Spain-based 5G NB-IoT satellite operator with a planned LEO constellation for standard cellular IoT devices. Comparable emerging player in satellite IoT with an emphasis on standard cellular-chipset compatibility.
- Kepler Communications: Canada-based company building a LEO constellation for IoT and broadband data services. Comparable as a vertically integrated smallsat operator serving IoT and on-the-move applications.
Broad incumbents
- Hughes Network Systems: Major VSAT/satellite broadband operator and existing hiSky channel partner deploying Smartellite terminals at 400+ sites in Brazil. Comparable as a satellite enterprise-connectivity and managed-services provider, and a key go-to-market partner.
- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: US-based defense technology company providing software-defined ground systems (OpenSpace platform) for satellite communications. Strategic hiSky technology partner that virtualizes hiSky's hub in cloud environments; comparable as a satcom ground-segment and defense technology provider.
Regional players
- Ovzon: Sweden-based satellite communication provider offering high-data-rate mobile broadband terminals and services for defense, government, and critical applications. Comparable as a focused MSS/terminal provider targeting defense and on-the-move use cases.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
hiSky social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance4 records
hiSky financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
hiSky leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
hiSky subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
hiSky funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors3 records
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hiSky M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about hiSky
What does hiSky do?
hiSky designs, manufactures, and operates a satellite-agnostic end-to-end satellite IoT and Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) communication system. Its core offering is the Smartellite terminal family (with electronically steerable phased-array antennas in Ku/Ka bands) paired with the HISKY Hub satellite gateway, the hiSky360 Network Management System, and a proprietary Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip. The system delivers on-the-move connectivity across GEO, MEO, and LEO constellations with hybrid satellite-cellular handover for defense, government, and industrial IoT customers.
Is hiSky a public or private company?
hiSky is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was hiSky founded?
hiSky was founded in 2015. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is hiSky based?
hiSky is headquartered in Rosh Ha'ayin, Israel, in the Middle East region.
How does hiSky make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Satellite Terminal / Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are satellite Network / Connectivity Services, ioT / M2M Data Services, government & Defense Solutions and network-as-a-Service / Managed Services.
Who are hiSky's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Iridium Communications, Inmarsat (Viasat), Astrocast, Myriota and Swarm Technologies (SpaceX). Emerging players are Sateliot and Kepler Communications. Broad incumbents are Hughes Network Systems and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. Ovzon is listed as a regional player.
Does hiSky have an API?
No public API is recorded for hiSky.
What industry is hiSky in?
hiSky's product category is Satellite Communication Terminals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIAJAF, Satellite IoT & Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Connectivity (LPWAN over Satellite), with a secondary code of HDAFAIAM, Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE). Its NAICS code is 51741 and its SIC code is 3576.