When was SSTL founded?

SSTL was founded in 1985 and raised its 1st funding round 20 years after it was founded.

Where is SSTL located?

SSTL is headquartered in Guildford, United Kingdom.

How many employees does SSTL have?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the latest employee count at SSTL is 454.

Is SSTL a funded company?

SSTL is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 5 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Series A round, raised on Jan 12, 2005.

When was the latest funding round of SSTL?

SSTL's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Mar 15, 2024, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does SSTL rank among its competitors?

SSTL ranks 11th amongst 184 active competitors, of which 33 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Sophia Space, which secured $7M in Jun, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of SSTL?

SSTL's top competitors include Terran Orbital, Dhruva Space and Apex. Among them, Sophia Space secured the most recent funding round in June, 2026.

SSTL - 2026 Company Profile, Funding, Competitors & Financials

Company Details

Manufacturer of small satellites. It provides multiple applications including earth observation, science, and communication. Its detailed product line includes space platforms and space products. The company also offers multiple space products including synthetic aperture radar (SAR), telecom, optical products, and space training missions.

Website: sstl.co.uk
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Founded Year

1985

Location

Guildford, United Kingdom

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Mar 15, 2024, $*****

Investors

SpaceX & 3 more

Ranked

11^th among 184 active competitors

Employee Count

454 as on Jun 30, 2026

Similar Companies

Terran Orbital & 203 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Airbus Group Finance B.V. (Jan 13, 2009)

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SSTL is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
SURREY SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED CIN: 1916260 , Germany, Active	May 22, 1985	-	331 (As on Dec 31, 2021)

SSTL got acquired by Airbus Group Finance B.V. on Jan 13, 2009.

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SSTL has raised funding over 5 rounds. Its first funding round was on Jan 12, 2005. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Mar 15, 2024 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. SSTL has 4 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of SSTL:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Mar 15, 2024	3507823	Grant (prize money)	5775642	7739241	4772184	5407593
Jan 08, 2016	2430795	Grant (prize money)	8822074	4834063	3029442	Gov
Jan 01, 2015	4843889	Grant (prize money)	4629572	8302497	4380075	Europa

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SSTL's employee count trend

SSTL has 454 employees as of Jun 26. Here is SSTL's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of SSTL include Terran Orbital, Dhruva Space and Apex. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of SSTL, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Terran Orbital 2013, Irvine (United States), Acquired	Provider of hardware for satellites	$144M	Goldman Sachs Investment Partners, Lockheed Martin ... & 9 others	73/100
2nd	Dhruva Space 2012, Hyderabad (India), Series A	Provider of full-stack space engineering solutions, satellite platforms, and launch services	$21.4M	Indian Angel Network, Blue Ashva Capital ... & 132 others	66/100
3rd	Apex 2022, Los Angeles (United States), Series D	Manufacturer of configurable satellite platforms designed for various mission requirements	$718M	Andreessen Horowitz, CRV & 23 others	66/100
4th	ReOrbit 2019, Helsinki (Finland), Series A	Manufacturer of sovereign satellites and connected systems for national security	$60.2M	Springvest, Inventure & 11 others	66/100
5th	XDLINX 2022, Hyderabad (India), Seed	Developer of satellite platforms for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions	$7.22M	Lucky Investment Managers, E2MC & 5 others	62/100
6th	Sophia Space 2025, Pasadena (United States), Seed	Developer of orbital compute and data centers powered by solar energy	$22M	Unlock Venture Partners, KDDI & 1 others	60/100
7th	NaraSpace 2015, Busan (South Korea), Public	Manufacturer of nano satellites	$24.3M	Korean Development Bank, Hana Ventures & 12 others	60/100
8th	Quantum Space 2022, Rockville (United States), Series A	Developer of maneuverable spacecraft for defense and commercial on-orbit missions	$57M	Sporos, Prime Movers Lab & 1 others	60/100
9th	NanoAvionics 2014, Vilnius (Lithuania), Acquired	Developer of nano-satellite buses	-	ESA, EIC Fund & 2 others	60/100
10th	EnduroSat 2015, Sofia (Bulgaria), Series B	Manufacturer of small satellite platforms, components, and related space services	$167M	Founders Fund, Freigeist Capital & 14 others	60/100
11th	SSTL 1985, Guildford (United Kingdom), Acquired	Manufacturer of small satellites	-	SpaceX, Gov & 2 others	59/100