What Quilty Space does

Quilty Space is a privately held, founder-led business intelligence firm focused exclusively on the global space economy, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Co-led by Chris Quilty (Co-CEO & President) and Justin Cadman (Co-CEO & CFO), the firm was founded in 2016 with a team of 11–50 employees and sells data-driven research, sector analyses, proprietary financial models, and bespoke advisory services to commercial space operators, government/defense agencies, and space-focused investors.

The core product is a subscription research platform — branded Enterprise Research Hub (RH-Pro) — that delivers Satcom, Earth Observation, Megaconstellation, Launch, and Hypersonic (Mach Five) sector coverage, plus company-level products including Earnings Reviews, Initiation of Coverage reports, Industry and Company Insights, the Financial Transaction Database (M&A and equity financings), and specialized Starlink Financial Analysis and downloadable Starlink bottom-up models. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the company's website, supplemented by Quilty QuickTakes (free email newsletter), paid webinars, and an active earned-media presence (Forbes, Reuters, SpaceNews, Yahoo Finance, Breaking Defense, Ars Technica, Washington Post, CNBC, Bloomberg, Aviation Week).

Quilty Space monetizes through three channels: (1) annual research subscriptions in three tiers — Financial at $3,000/yr, Strategic at $3,600/yr, and Pro at $4,900/yr — with multi-user volume discounts scaling from 15% (2 users) to 30% (5 users); (2) individual à-la-carte reports priced $500–$1,000 each (e.g., Megaconstellation Monthly, Sector Financial Analysis, Company Earnings Review); and (3) bespoke advisory engagements covering M&A advisory, due diligence, equity and debt financing analyses, business valuation benchmarking, and seller identification. Securities-related transactions are conducted through an unaffiliated broker-dealer, StillPoint Capital (Member FINRA/SIPC).

Name

Quilty Space

Legal name

Quilty Space

Website

https://quiltyspace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quilty Space is a private business intelligence firm providing subscription research, proprietary financial models, sector analyses, and M&A advisory services focused exclusively on the global space economy, serving commercial operators, government agencies, and space-sector investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Space Industry Intelligence

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) & BI (HDAEAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side) (BPAHADAC), Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory) (BPAHAOAL)

Keywords

• Space sector research
• Satellite industry intelligence
• Space financial analysis
• Market intelligence subscriptions
• M&A advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Petersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Research Subscription Plans: Annual subscription model providing access to various research products including financial models, sector analyses, earnings reviews, industry insights, and market monitors. Three tiers: Financial ($3,000/year), Strategic ($3,600/year), and Pro ($4,900/year). Multi-user discounts available for 2-5 users.
2. Individual Research Reports: Individual reports sold separately at various price points: $500 per company earnings review, $500-1,000 for industry/company insights, $500 for monthly newsletters (Megaconstellation Monthly, Mach Five Monthly).
3. Advisory Services: Investment banking and M&A advisory services including due diligence, equity and debt financing analyses, sector market analyses, seller identification, business valuation benchmarking, and M&A advisory support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Quilty Space provides a space sector business intelligence platform that sells subscription-based research products and individual reports covering satellite operators, launch providers, megaconstellations, earth observation, satcom, and adjacent segments. Offerings include Market Monitor, Megaconstellation Monthly, Mach Five Monthly, Satcom Financial Reviews, Earth Observation Financial Reviews, Company Earnings Reviews, Initiation of Coverage Reports, Industry/Company Insights, Sector Deep Dives, Excel-based Financial Models (including a Starlink Model), and a Financial Transaction Database. The firm also delivers M&A and financial advisory services (due diligence, equity/debt financing analyses, valuation benchmarking) and operates an Enterprise Research Hub (RH-Pro) platform for professional users.

Product overview

Quilty Space is a unified intelligence platform providing business intelligence for the space economy. The platform offers a comprehensive portfolio of research products including Market Monitor (monthly capital markets summaries), Industry Insights (market commentary), Company Earnings Reviews, Sector Financial Analyses, Initiation of Coverage Reports, Megaconstellation Monthly, Earth Observation Financial Reviews, Satcom Financial Reviews, Quilty QuickTakes (short-form analysis), Financial Models (Excel-based projections), Mach Five Monthly (hypersonic news), Financial Transaction Database (M&A/equity financing data), Sector Deep Dives, and specialized Starlink Financial Analysis and Starlink Model products. The offering is structured into three subscription bundles: Financial ($3,000/year), Strategic ($3,600/year), and Pro ($4,900/year), with multi-user discounts available. Advisory services provide due diligence, M&A advisory, and strategic consulting. The platform targets commercial and government space sector stakeholders including investors, corporate strategists, and policymakers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enterprise Research Hub (RH-Pro) Professional research platform providing enterprise clients with centralized access to all Quilty Space research products and analysis tools, including unlimited downloads on the Pro tier.
• Market Monitor Monthly summary of space industry capital markets activity, combined with a summary of content published by Quilty Space. Targeted at investors and sector professionals tracking space capital markets.
• Megaconstellation Monthly Monthly news roundup covering the latest on broadband, defense, IFC, maritime, and direct-to-device, including the Quilty QuickTake on what it means. Targeted at stakeholders tracking LEO broadband and megaconstellation developments.
• Mach Five Monthly Monthly news roundup covering the latest in hypersonic weapons development from around the world, including the Quilty QuickTake on what it means. Targeted at defense and policy stakeholders tracking hypersonic systems.
• Satcom Financial Review Quarterly comprehensive summary of public earnings results in the satcom sector, including peer group analysis, M&A stock performance, and company profiles.
• Earth Observation Financial Review Quarterly analysis of the Earth Observation sector with complete financial earnings reviews on EO pacesetters including BlackSky, ISI, Planet, Satellogic, Satrec Initiative, and Spire.
• Company Earnings Review Review of an individual company's quarterly financial performance, sold per-company at $500 per review (e.g., Satellogic Q1 2026, Viasat Q4 2026, Spire Q1 2026, Planet Labs Q1 2027, ImageSat International Q1 2026).
• Industry Insight Financially focused commentary and analysis on space market players, trends, and the competitive landscape, sold at $500-1,000 per report (e.g., Rocket Lab Acquires Iridium, Gilat Deepens U.S. Defense Push With Comtech Satellite).
• Company Insight Focused analysis on an individual space sector company, examining strategic transactions and business developments (e.g., Evaluating Iridium's Aireon Acquisition and Strategic Impact).
• Initiation of Coverage Report Detailed analysis of a company's financials, industry position, and growth prospects, marking the debut of research coverage (e.g., HawkEye 360 Initiation of Coverage).
• Financial Model Excel-based representation of a space company's financial performance combined with Quilty Space's future projections, sold as part of the Financial subscription plan.
• Starlink Model Downloadable, bottom-up financial model of the Starlink enterprise, segmented across consumer, enterprise, aviation, maritime, and government sectors, viewed independently of the SpaceX launch business.
• Starlink Financial Analysis Comprehensive analysis of Starlink's business and financial model, viewed independently of the SpaceX launch business.
• Sector Financial Analysis Comprehensive summary of public earnings results by industry sector, with peer group analysis, sold at $1,000 per quarterly review.
• Sector Deep Dive In-depth financial, regulatory, and technology analysis examining key trends and developments within a specific sector of the space ecosystem.
• Financial Transaction Database Comprehensive, export-ready transaction database covering M&A and equity financings across the global space sector, sold as part of the Financial subscription plan.
• Quilty QuickTakes Curated short-form analysis on current events in the space sector, offered as a free five-minute read format and delivered via email newsletter to generate leads.
• Advisory Services Financial and strategic advisory services including due diligence, equity and debt financing analyses, sector market analyses, seller identification, business valuation benchmarking, and M&A advisory support, sold through direct client engagement.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Space Capital: Space-focused venture firm that publishes widely cited research (e.g., Space Investment Quarterly) on space economy trends and capital flows; competes for investor mindshare with Quilty's research products.
• Novaspace (formerly Euroconsult): Global space consulting and market intelligence firm producing research reports, forecasts, and advisory services across satellite, launch, and space applications — a direct international competitor to Quilty's research subscription model.
• Bryce Space and Technology: Independent space-sector consulting and research firm providing market intelligence, economic analysis, and policy advisory to space industry stakeholders, directly competing with Quilty Space's research and advisory offering.
• Northern Sky Research (NSR): Satellite and space sector market research and consulting firm producing subscription reports and forecasts across Satcom, EO, and downstream applications; directly comparable to Quilty's Satcom Financial Review and Megaconstellation Monthly.

Broad incumbents

• S&P Global Market Intelligence: Diversified financial data and research platform providing sector coverage and transaction data; competes with Quilty's Financial Transaction Database and Sector Financial Analysis offerings at enterprise scale.
• PJT Partners: Investment bank with an active space and satellite M&A advisory practice; overlaps with Quilty's M&A advisory service line for space-sector sell-side and buy-side mandates.
• Tauri Group (now part of KPMG): Space-economy consulting firm acquired by KPMG, providing market intelligence and policy analysis for the space sector; competes with Quilty's government advisory and sector deep-dive products from inside a Big-4 platform.
• Bloomberg Intelligence: Bloomberg's in-house research arm covering space/satellite sectors with company-level analysis; represents the generalist incumbent benchmark against which Quilty's specialist research is differentiated.
• Analysys Mason: Large global research and consulting firm with a dedicated space and satellite practice producing market reports and forecasts; competes for enterprise space-sector research budgets with a broader portfolio of telecom and TMT research.

Emerging players

• Payload: Space-industry media and research platform covering deals, policy, and technical developments; overlaps with Quilty's QuickTakes and market intelligence products while targeting similar space-investor and operator audiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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