Iridium Communications - About the company
Iridium Communications is a public company based in Mclean (United States), founded in 2001. It operates as a Network of satellite communications providing voice, data, and messaging services. Iridium Communications has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 251 active competitors, including 39 funded and 44 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Skylo, SES Satellites and Thuraya.
Company Details
Network of satellite communications providing voice, data, and messaging services. It offers connectivity for various applications, including safety, security, and critical communications. The network supports governments, industries, and innovators requiring dependable connectivity. It provides solutions for aviation safety, maritime emergency systems, and defense communications.
- Website
- www.iridium.com/
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@iridium.com
- Phone Number
- +1 **********
- Registered Address
- Tempe, Arizona
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2001
Location
Mclean, United States
Stage
Public
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
6th among 251 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$831M as on Dec 31, 2024
Employee Count
1,037 as on Jan 12, 2026
Exit Details
Public
Legal entities associated with Iridium Communications
Iridium Communications is associated with 5 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Iridium Satellite Llc CIN: 542000237 , United States, Active | Dec 31, 2000 | - | 1015 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - |
IRIDIUM CIN: 40103513281 , Latvia, Deadpooled | Feb 17, 2012 | $168K (As on Dec 31, 2014) | 15 (As on Dec 31, 2014) | - |
IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC. CIN: 1418819 , United States, Active | Nov 01, 2007 | $872M (As on Dec 31, 2025) | 873 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - |
Iridium Satellite LLC CIN: 0728.712.597 , Belgium, Active | Jan 01, 2016 | - | - | - |
IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC. CIN: 20111620203 , United States, Active | Nov 07, 2011 | $831M (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - | - |
Iridium Communications's IPO details
Iridium Communications got listed on Sep 24, 2009.
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Iridium Communications's funding and investors
Iridium Communications has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Jan 01, 2020 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Iridium Communications has 3 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Iridium Communications:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 01, 2020 | 1856260 | Grant (prize money) | 9092184 | 5229543 | 3340559 | 3603203 |
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Iridium Communications' founders and board of directors
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Iridium Communications has 1,037 employees as of Jan 26. Here is Iridium Communications's employee count trend over the years:
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Iridium Communications's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Iridium Communications include Skylo, SES Satellites and Thuraya. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Iridium Communications, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Skylo 2017, San Mateo (United States), Series C | Provider of satellite connectivity for sensor data, SMS, and voice calls | $183M | 70/100 | |
2nd | SES Satellites 1985, Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Public | Provider of satellite-based communication services | - | 67/100 | |
3rd | Thuraya 1997, Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Acquired | Provider of mobile satellite communication solutions | $291M | 67/100 | |
4th | Provider of data, wireless internet, and satellite communication services | $650M | 66/100 | ||
5th |  Astranis 2015, San Francisco (United States), Series D | Developer of satellite-based communication services | $753M | 66/100 | |
6th | Iridium Communications 2001, Mclean (United States), Public | Network of satellite communications providing voice, data, and messaging services | - | 63/100 | |
7th | Inmarsat 1979, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Developer of satellite-based communication services | - | 64/100 | |
8th | Frequentis 1947, Vienna (Austria), Public | Provider of communication and information systems for safety-critical applications | - | 63/100 | |
9th | EchoStar 1980, Englewood (United States), Public | Provider of satellite communication infrastructure services | - | - | 63/100 |
10th |  Astrocast 2014, Ecublens (Switzerland), Public | Provider of nano-satellites-based IoT and M2M connectivity solutions | $13.4M | 63/100 |
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Iridium Communications's Investments and acquisitions
Iridium Communications has made 2 investments in DDK Positioning and Satelles and acquired Satelles.Here is the list of these investments and acquisitions:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 04, 2024 | Acquisition | 2008 | Reston (United States) | |
May 24, 2021 | Investments | 2016 | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | |
Oct 09, 2019 | Investments | 2008 | Reston (United States) |
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News related to Iridium Communications
Filter this listMedia has covered Iridium Communications for a total of 67 events in the last 1 year, 47 of them have been about company updates and 9 about partnerships.
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Icon Advisers Inc. Co. Invests $900,000 in Iridium Communications Inc $IRDMMarketBeat•Mar 07, 2026•ICON, Iridium Communications
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Iridium NTN Direct Begins On-Air Trials Ahead of 2026 BetaIoT Business News•Jan 23, 2026•Iridium Communications
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