What Kispe does

Kispe is a UK-based multi-disciplinary consultancy providing specialist engineering, system design and business advisory services to commercial, institutional and government customers across the space, telecommunications and electronics sectors. The firm was founded in 2017 under Kispe Ltd (Company No. 10407959, registered in England and Wales, originally incorporated 6 October 2016 per its privacy policy) and operates with a small, project-oriented team headquartered at Cody Technology Park in Farnborough, Hampshire, supported by a second office in Evesham.

The company delivers work through five integrated service lines. Space Systems covers the complete space-system lifecycle — design, development, procurement, manufacture, integration, test, launch and operations — including spacecraft provision and launch procurement support. Telecommunications covers satellite-comms design spanning LEO store-and-forward systems, machine-to-machine satellite comms, in-orbit spectrum monitoring, remote monitoring, navigation payload design and GEO communications satellite design. Electronics covers digital and RF electronics, microelectronics, signal processing, analogue electronics, software-defined radio, embedded/application firmware and FPGA implementation for both terrestrial and space applications. Consultancy provides business, management and technical advisory across operations, business development, sales, system design, requirement definition, integration and risk management. Knowledge covers training, development, mentoring, coaching and outreach, delivered via the dedicated KISPE Training platform and the KISPE.SHOP e-commerce storefront.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based professional services engagements (quote-based, no public pricing). Kispe is the parent of two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries — Kispe Space Systems Ltd (space systems engineering) and Applied Space Solutions Limited (space-related analytics and services) — and partners with US firm Teaching Science and Technology Inc. (TSTI) for training delivery. The Managing Director, Dr John Paffett, brings prior leadership experience as Director of Telecommunications, Navigation and Launch services at Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) and as CEO of SSTL's US subsidiary, providing the firm's principal pedigree and customer-network anchor.

Name

Kispe

Legal name

Kispe Ltd

Website

https://kispe.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kispe is a UK-based multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering space systems engineering, telecommunications system design, electronics product development, and business and management advisory services to commercial, institutional, and government customers across global markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace and Space Engineering Services

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Business Services, Nec (7389), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services) (HDAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Space systems engineering
• Satellite communications design
• Electronics engineering services
• Aerospace systems consultancy
• Space technology training

Headquarters

HQ city

Farnborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services / Consultancy: Project engineering, system design and implementation services for space, telecommunications and electronics projects. Revenue generated through project-based engagements with commercial, institutional and government customers.
2. Training and Development: Provision of training courses, coaching, mentoring and outreach programmes for space professionals. Delivered through KISPE Training platform and in partnership with TSTI.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KISPE provides specialist project engineering, system design, integration and operational services to commercial, institutional and government customers across the space, telecommunications and electronics industries. Its service lines cover full-lifecycle space systems (design through launch and operations), satellite communications system design, digital and RF electronics for harsh environments, and business/technical consultancy. It also delivers training, mentoring and coaching to space professionals via the KISPE Training platform and sells related products through KISPE.SHOP.

Product overview

KISPE is a project engineering, system design and implementation company operating in the space, telecommunications, and electronics industries. The company offers five integrated service lines: Space Systems (covering satellite design, development, integration, test, launch and operation), Telecommunications (covering system design through licensing), Electronics (covering equipment design, development and manufacture), Consultancy (covering business and technical advisory), and Knowledge/Training (covering training, mentoring and coaching). The company also maintains a dedicated training platform (training.kispe.co.uk) for online and taught courses, and an e-commerce storefront (KISPE.SHOP) for satellite-related products and training materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KISPE.SHOP: Provision of satellite related products and training material
• KISPE Training

Products and services

• Space Systems Full lifecycle space system services for commercial, institutional and government customers, covering space system design, development, procurement, implementation, deployment and operation. Includes spacecraft provision (design, manufacture, integration and test) and launch procurement and support.
• Telecommunications Design, development, implementation and test of telecommunications equipment and systems for terrestrial and satellite-based applications. Includes low earth orbit store-and-forward communications, machine-to-machine satellite communications, in-orbit spectrum monitoring, remote monitoring, and telecommunications and navigation payload design.
• Electronics Design, development and test of electronic subsystems and equipment for terrestrial and space-based applications. Capabilities span digital and RF electronics, microelectronics, signal processing, analogue electronics, software defined radio, and embedded/application firmware, including harsh environment design for commercial, institutional and government customers.
• Consultancy Business, management and technical consultancy services covering company operations, business development, sales, and project engineering including system design, integration, requirement definition and risk management.
• Knowledge (Training and Development) Training, development, mentoring, coaching and outreach services covering space systems engineering, mission design, project management, and related technical disciplines, targeted at space professionals and organisations.
• KISPE Training Platform Online and taught course platform for space professionals, offering open enrolment courses, self-paced online courses, bespoke training webinars, and executive and technical coaching.
• KISPE.SHOP E-commerce storefront operated by KISPE for the sale of satellite-related products and training materials directly to customers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Teaching Science and Technology Inc. (TSTI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKISPE is partnered with Teaching Science and Technology Inc. for the development and provision of training and development programmes. TSTI is a veteran-owned small business that assists individuals and organisations who wish to improve their systems engineering skills as they relate to the space domain. KISPE delivers courses with TSTI, including open enrolment courses and online self-paced courses.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL): UK-based small satellite manufacturer and operator spun out of the University of Surrey. Directly comparable as a UK space/satellite systems specialist — Kispe's founder was previously Director of Telecommunications, Navigation and Launch at SSTL and the two firms operate in overlapping mission, payload and satellite communications domains.
• RHEA Group: European space engineering and cybersecurity consultancy providing systems engineering, mission analysis and operations services to ESA, EU and commercial customers. Closely comparable business model to Kispe: specialist space-systems consulting with multi-disciplinary engineering and operations capability.
• GMV: Global space systems engineering and satellite operations consultancy with strong institutional customer base. Comparable to Kispe in delivering systems design, satellite ground systems, navigation payloads and mission operations across commercial and government space programmes.
• AAC Clyde Space: Small-satellite and space-systems specialist with end-to-end capability from design through launch. Comparable to Kispe's Space Systems line in providing satellite platforms, payload integration and mission services, though AAC operates at a larger scale as a listed entity.

Emerging players

• Open Cosmos: UK-based small-satellite manufacturer and mission operator offering end-to-end satellite design, launch and operations. Comparable to Kispe in addressing the small-sat mission and space-systems segment, though focused on platform manufacture rather than pure engineering services.
• Deimos Space: European provider of space systems, satellite ground segment solutions and mission analysis. Comparable to Kispe in delivering spacecraft systems engineering, ground systems and mission support to ESA and commercial customers, with a similar mid-sized specialist profile.

Regional players

• Satellite Applications Catapult: UK government-backed innovation centre for satellite applications, headquartered in Harwell. Comparable to Kispe in supporting space-sector capability development in the UK, including training, applications and mission design, though operating as a non-profit innovation catalyst rather than a commercial consultancy.

Broad incumbents

• CGI (UK Space division): Global IT and systems integrator with a substantial UK and European space practice covering ground systems, mission control and satellite software. Overlaps with Kispe in systems engineering and integration services for space and telecoms customers but at materially greater scale and as part of a broader portfolio.
• Telespazio: European satellite services and systems engineering company providing satellite operations, communications and engineering services to institutional and commercial customers. Comparable to Kispe in satellite communications systems design and operations, though with a much larger global footprint.
• Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (Space domain): Norwegian defence and aerospace group with a space division covering satellite subsystems, electronics and payloads. Comparable to Kispe in space electronics and payload engineering, though operating as a large diversified incumbent rather than a focused boutique.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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