Kymeta
Kymeta Corporation, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, manufactures metamaterials-based flat-panel satellite antennas with no moving parts, serving U.S. military, government, and allied defense customers with multi-orbit, multi-band SATCOM terminals across 80+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersRedmond, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Kymeta does
Kymeta Corporation is a privately held Redmond, Washington-based developer of metamaterials-based electronically steered flat-panel satellite antennas founded in 2012. The company designs and manufactures no-moving-parts antennas using holographic beamforming with liquid crystal materials, enabling seamless multi-orbit connectivity across GEO, LEO, MEO, and HEO satellite networks. Its product portfolio spans the u8 family (Osprey u8 for military, Goshawk u8 for hybrid GEO/LEO, Peregrine u8 for maritime, Hawk u8 for land mobility), the compact Kestrel u5 for unmanned systems and industrial mobility, and the KuKa 8 Series multi-band antenna representing a world-first simultaneous Ku/Ka single-aperture solution.
Kymeta sells primarily to U.S. and allied military and government customers through direct enterprise field sales and a global authorized reseller network, with major programs including the U.S. Army's NGC2 Pilot (138 Osprey u8 terminals), a three-year Office of Naval Research development contract, and integrations into iRocket's Golden Dome missile interceptors and Red Cat's autonomous maritime vessels. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of satellite terminals combined with subscription-based data service plans featuring 12-month terms, 98% availability guarantees, and CIR/MIR tiering. The company holds over 150 patents, maintains a 125,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Woodinville, Washington, and has shipped more than 9,000 units deployed across 80+ countries, supported by ISO 9001:2015 certification and partnerships with Eutelsat OneWeb, SES, JDI, and Bascom Hunter.
Kymeta firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kymeta
- Legal name
- Kymeta Corporation
- Website
- https://kymetacorp.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Kymeta Corporation, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, manufactures metamaterials-based flat-panel satellite antennas with no moving parts, serving U.S. military, government, and allied defense customers with multi-orbit, multi-band SATCOM terminals across 80+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kymeta industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Satellite Communications Equipment
- NAICS
- Satellite Telecommunications (517410)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Satellite Mobility Connectivity (Maritime, Aviation, Rail, Land Mobile) (HDAIAJAD), Satellite Broadband Internet Access (Consumer/SMB) (HDAIAJAA)
Keywords
Where Kymeta is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Redmond
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Kymeta business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Kymeta generates revenue mainly from hardware sales of flat-panel satellite terminals including the u5, u8 family products (Hawk, Goshawk, Osprey, Peregrine).
- Government Defense Contracts: Significant revenue from U.S. Department of Defense contracts including U.S. Army NGC2 Pilot, Office of Naval Research development contracts, and other defense sector customers.
- Data Services / Connectivity: Subscription-based data service plans providing satellite connectivity services. 12-month initial terms with auto-renewal. 98% availability guarantee. Includes overage fees and early termination fees.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Data Service Plans with 12-month terms |
| Subscription | Annual | Committed Information Rate (CIR) Plans |
| Subscription | Annual | Maximum Information Rate (MIR) / Non-CIR Plans |
| Subscription | Annual | Promotional/Demo Plans |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Kymeta product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kymeta designs and manufactures electronically steered, flat-panel satellite communication terminals built on proprietary metamaterials-based holographic antenna technology with liquid crystal materials, sold under the u8 family (Osprey, Goshawk, Peregrine, Hawk), the compact Kestrel u5, and the multi-band KuKa 8 Series. These no-moving-parts terminals deliver multi-orbit, multi-network connectivity (GEO, LEO, MEO, HEO) for defense, government, maritime, and land mobility users. Kymeta also sells bundled connectivity services (GEO Services and the U.S. DoD Bundle) on subscription terms with a 98% availability guarantee.
Product overview
Kymeta's product portfolio is built around its Intelligent Communications Platform (ICP) leveraging proprietary metamaterials-based flat-panel antenna technology. The core offering consists of electronically steered flat-panel satellite terminals with no moving parts: the u8 product family (Osprey u8 for military/government, Goshawk u8 hybrid GEO/LEO, Peregrine u8 for maritime, Hawk u8 for economical land mobility) and the newer compact Kestrel u5 for autonomous systems and industrial mobility. The groundbreaking KuKa 8 Series represents a world-first multi-band antenna capable of simultaneous Ku/Ka-band operation in a single aperture. Kymeta provides both hardware terminals and bundled connectivity services including GEO networks and U.S. DoD-specific multi-network bundles, enabling seamless multi-orbit, multi-network communications for defense, government, maritime, and enterprise customers worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Kestrel u5: Compact multi-orbit SATCOM terminal designed for unmanned systems, national security operations, and high-speed industrial mobility applications.
- Osprey u8
- Goshawk u8
- Peregrine u8
- Hawk u8
- KuKa 8 Series
Products and services
- Kestrel u5 Compact multi-orbit satellite communications terminal designed for unmanned systems, national security operations, and high-speed industrial mobility applications including rail, construction, mining, and agricultural equipment. Features no-moving-parts architecture with sub-millisecond beam switching across LEO, GEO, HEO, and elliptical orbits.
- Osprey u8 Battle-tested, rugged multi-orbit SATCOM antenna designed for U.S. DoD and government agencies. Provides resilient, fully-integrated multi-orbit and multi-network connectivity with embedded A-PNT and GNSS-denied capabilities, built to Mil-STD specifications.
- Goshawk u8 Hybrid GEO/LEO/cellular terminal that dynamically switches between LEO and GEO satellite networks. Turnkey solution for on-the-move communications with robust and durable hardware suitable for land and maritime defense operations.
- Peregrine u8 Maritime-focused multi-orbit terminal ideal for commercial freight, fishing, and premier pleasure craft connectivity. Supports seamless switching between satellite networks for reliable maritime communications.
- Hawk u8 Economical multi-orbit solution preconfigured to work with either LEO or GEO satellite networks. Offers lower price point to expand market access for land mobility applications.
- KuKa 8 Series Multi-band, multi-orbit flat-panel satellite antenna enabling simultaneous operation across Ku and Ka frequency bands within a single aperture. World-first technology supporting four concurrent full-duplex beams. Reduces antenna footprint by approximately 44% compared to conventional multi-antenna configurations.
- GEO Services GEO satellite network connectivity services providing stable connections from high-altitude geostationary satellites. Includes plans with TRANSEC access for enhanced security, tailored for flat-panel antenna systems.
- U.S. DoD Bundle Comprehensive connectivity package providing access to Ku GEO, Eutelsat OneWeb LEO, TRANSEC, and 4G LTE networks, with centralized terminal management capabilities for military and government customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- 44% smaller antenna footprint compared to current multi-antenna configurations
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Kymeta
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Kymeta technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature6 records
Kymeta partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Red Cat Holdings / Blue OpscoreKymeta joined Red Cat's Red Cat Futures Initiative, integrating its communications technology into Blue Ops' Variant 7 uncrewed surface vessel (USV) for autonomous maritime operations. Provides multi-orbit connectivity supporting distributed USV missions, swarming, and real-time data sharing in contested environments.
- Bascom HuntercoreBascom Hunter issued purchase order for first KuKa terminal prototype (KuKa 8 Series), with delivery scheduled for Q2 2026 as part of U.S. Navy testing and evaluation. Bascom Hunter provides multi-waveform, software-defined modem and 3U VPX modules integrated with Kymeta terminals for resilient SATCOM connectivity.
- Japan Display Inc (JDI)coreMaster supply agreement to develop industry-first multi-band metasurface aperture enabling concurrent Ku and Ka-band operation. JDI provides advanced TFT manufacturing capabilities for high-volume production of Kymeta's multi-band terminals targeting U.S. defense customers.
- Eutelsat OneWebcorePartnership for general availability of Kymeta Goshawk u8 flat-panel terminal on Eutelsat OneWeb LEO network. Joint multi-orbit terminal offering for government and military customers, combining GEO and LEO connectivity for resilient defense communications.
- iRocket (Innovative Rocket Technologies)coreStrategic partnership to integrate Kymeta's conformal multi-orbit satellite technology into iRocket's missile interceptor systems for U.S. Golden Dome continental defense architecture. Enables always-connected, real-time satellite connectivity for enhanced interceptor accuracy and resilience. Joint development begins immediately with integration trials planned for H2 2026.
- MetaLi LLCminorLicensor of certain Kymeta technologies related to metamaterial antennas made for use in certain satellite communications applications and related components and subsystems.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Kymeta competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ThinKom Solutions: Direct competitor in low-profile, electronically steered and mechanically assisted flat-panel SATCOM antennas for defense, government, and commercial mobility. ThinKom's ThinAir and ThinPack families overlap with Kymeta's u8/u5 product positioning across aero, maritime, and land-mobile segments.
- Satcube: Developer of portable, flat-panel satellite terminals used by defense, first-responder, and broadcast customers. Satcube is also an explicit Kymeta partner in the Astranis Vanguard MANET product, indicating both overlap and complementarity in the portable SATCOM category.
- Get SAT: Direct peer in compact satellite communication terminals for defense, homeland security, and commercial markets. Get SAT's Milli-Hawk and Sling Blade flat-panel terminals target the same on-the-move multi-orbit use cases that Kymeta's Goshawk and Kestrel families address.
- Cobham Satcom: Long-established supplier of maritime and land-mobile satellite communication terminals (SAILOR, EXPLORER, AVIATOR families). Cobham competes directly with Kymeta's Peregrine u8 and other maritime-oriented flat-panel offerings, particularly in commercial shipping and offshore energy.
Others
- Eutelsat OneWeb: LEO satellite operator and Kymeta partner — Kymeta's Goshawk u8 and Kestrel u5 are certified and sold for use on the OneWeb network. OneWeb is not a direct competitor to Kymeta's terminals but is a critical channel and demand driver for multi-orbit enterprise and defense deployments.
Emerging players
- Starlink (SpaceX): SpaceX's flat-panel LEO broadband terminal product line, including the Starshield variant for government and defense users. Starlink sets the price-performance benchmark that Kymeta's Ku/Ka multi-orbit value proposition must justify in budget-sensitive defense and commercial procurements.
Broad incumbents
- Viasat: Large satellite operator and defense communications prime with Link 16-capable terminals, GAT-5510 family, and ViaSat-3 constellation. Viasat offers overlapping multi-orbit SATCOM capability as part of a broader portfolio, including the Inmarsat acquisition expanding its mobility footprint.
- Hanwha Phasor / Hanwha Systems: Strategic equity investor in Kymeta and a broader Korean defense prime with its own Phasor-brand active phased-array SATCOM antenna business. Hanwha competes with Kymeta in electronically steered antennas while simultaneously being a major shareholder, creating both partnership and competitive overlap.
- L3Harris Technologies: Major defense prime offering tactical satellite communications terminals, modems, and integrated waveforms to the U.S. DoD and allies. L3Harris competes in the same multi-orbit, on-the-move terminal procurement programs that Kymeta targets through NGC2 and allied bids.
- Ball Aerospace / BAE Systems Electronic Systems: Defense electronics incumbents producing phased-array SATCOM terminals and RF subsystems for military aircraft, ships, and ground vehicles. Both organizations compete with Kymeta in electronically steered antenna programs and have the prime-contractor relationships to bundle antennas with larger platforms.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Kymeta social profiles
Digital presenceKymeta compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Kymeta financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Kymeta leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Kymeta subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Kymeta funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds9 records
Investors9 records
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Kymeta M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Kymeta
What does Kymeta do?
Kymeta designs and manufactures electronically steered, flat-panel satellite communication terminals built on proprietary metamaterials-based holographic antenna technology with liquid crystal materials, sold under the u8 family (Osprey, Goshawk, Peregrine, Hawk), the compact Kestrel u5, and the multi-band KuKa 8 Series. These no-moving-parts terminals deliver multi-orbit, multi-network connectivity (GEO, LEO, MEO, HEO) for defense, government, maritime, and land mobility users. Kymeta also sells bundled connectivity services (GEO Services and the U.S. DoD Bundle) on subscription terms with a 98% availability guarantee.
Is Kymeta a public or private company?
Kymeta is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Kymeta founded?
Kymeta was founded in 2012. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Kymeta based?
Kymeta is headquartered in Redmond, United States, in the North America region.
How does Kymeta make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are government Defense Contracts and data Services / Connectivity.
Who are Kymeta's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ThinKom Solutions, Satcube, Get SAT and Cobham Satcom. Eutelsat OneWeb is listed as an others. Starlink (SpaceX) is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Viasat, Hanwha Phasor / Hanwha Systems, L3Harris Technologies and Ball Aerospace / BAE Systems Electronic Systems.
Does Kymeta have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kymeta.
What industry is Kymeta in?
Kymeta's product category is Satellite Communications Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAFAIAM, Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE), with a secondary code of HDAIAJAD, Satellite Mobility Connectivity (Maritime, Aviation, Rail, Land Mobile). Its NAICS code is 517410 and its SIC code is 3576.