Apolink
24/7 satellite connectivity in low Earth orbit
Founders
Not read from YC yet; the weekly run fills these in.
Same space
Competitors
Closest in what they build, same category.
AlbedoW21Full-stack VLEO satellite missionsShared: orbit, satellite, earthActive
Alba OrbitalW21We make satellites to image everywhere on Earth, every 15 minutesShared: orbit, satellite, earthActive
RadicalW23Building persistent, high-performance infrastructure in the skyShared: orbit, connectivity, satelliteActive
Bagaveev CorporationW15Launch small satellitesShared: orbit, satellite, earthInactive
AstranisW16Advanced satellites for high orbits.Shared: orbit, satellite, networkActive
Adjacent
Overlapping tags, a different niche.
Array LabsS22We're building satellites to create a real-time 3D map of the world.Shared: satellite, earth, defenseActive
HEO RoboticsS21We visually monitor space objects for governments and defenseShared: satellite, earth, defenseActive
ExosatS26Building a neutral, sovereign alternative to StarlinkShared: orbit, connectivity, satelliteActive
WyvernW22High-res hyperspectral pictures of Earth from spaceShared: satellite, earth, spaceActive
AxionOrbital SpaceW26Foundation models for 24/7 Earth ObservationShared: satellite, earth, opticalActive
Also from F24
Batchmates in Fall 2024.
AbundantF24Agent simulation and RL for researchersActive
Afternoon.coF24Bookkeeping, compliance and tax for foundersActive
AlexF24The Cursor for XcodeActive
ArchilF24The high-performance file system that connects AI to dataActive
ArchiLabsF24AI Data Center DesignActive
Asha HealthF24We help medical practices become AI-nativeActive
About Apolink
Apolink is a next-generation data relay network designed to provide real-time, low-latency connectivity for satellites in low Earth orbit. By enabling efficient data aggregation and relay through our hybrid RF-optical inter-satellite link (ISL) architecture, we support scalable and resilient space infrastructure across commercial, federal, and defense applications.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Apolink: questions
Which YC batch was Apolink in?
Apolink was in Y Combinator's Fall 2024 batch (F24).
Is Apolink still active?
Y Combinator lists Apolink as active.
Where is Apolink based?
Apolink lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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