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Akash Systems
Space · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2016
Developing and supplying the next generation of small satellites MoreLess
Akash Systems, founded in 2016, specializes in the development of components for satellite communications and thermal management solutions for data centers. The company's core technology is based on Gallium Nitride (GaN)-on-Diamond, which enables the creation of smaller, lighter, and more efficient radio frequency (RF) power amplifiers and other satellite components.
Their product line includes CubeSats, satellite transmitters, and RF power amplifiers, primarily targeting the satellite industry. These components are designed to enhance the performance and reduce the cost of satellite communications. In addition to their satellite-focused products, Akash Systems has developed a thermal management solution for data centers called Diamond Cooling technology. This technology aims to improve server performance by significantly lowering operating temperatures.
The company's business model revolves around the design, manufacturing, and sale of its proprietary GaN-on-Diamond-based products to satellite manufacturers, operators, and data center providers. By focusing on this advanced material, Akash Systems aims to address the growing demand for higher data rates and more efficient thermal management in both the space and terrestrial communication industries.
Keywords: GaN-on-Diamond, satellite communications, RF power amplifiers, CubeSats, thermal management, data centers, Diamond Cooling, satellite components, RF technology, space technology
Company overview
Akash Systems company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 169
- Open positions
- 4
- Dealroom signal
- 84.1
Valuation & funding
Akash Systems funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES BEquity / VC | Jul 2022 | $0 | — | Embedded Ventures | — |
| EARLY VCEquity / VC | Oct 2020 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | — |
| CONVERTIBLEEquity / VC | Dec 2019 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jul 2019 | $15M | $58M | Founders Fund · Sriram Krishnan · ACME Capital · Correlation Ventures | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Jan 2018 | $3.1M | $12M | Sriram Krishnan · Ruvento · Backstage Capital · Khosla Ventures | — |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Nov 2017 | Khosla Ventures | — | ||
| SPINOUT✓Other financing | Jan 2016 | Cornell University | — |
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Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 169 |
| 2025 | 148 |
| 2024 | 129 |
| 2023 | 96 |
| 2022 | 78 |
| 2021 | 63 |
| 2020 | 56 |
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