When was ViaSat founded?

ViaSat was founded in 1986 and raised its 1st funding round 16 years after it was founded.

Where is ViaSat located?

ViaSat is headquartered in Carlsbad, United States.

How many employees does ViaSat have?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the latest employee count at ViaSat is 6878.

Is ViaSat a funded company?

ViaSat is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 10 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Post IPO round, raised on Feb 2002.

When was the latest funding round of ViaSat?

ViaSat's latest funding was a $***** Post IPO round on Jul 23, 2020, with participation from 0 investor.

What is the annual revenue of ViaSat?

Annual revenue of ViaSat is more than $1B as on Mar 31, 2025

Where does ViaSat rank among its competitors?

ViaSat ranks 1st amongst 232 active competitors, of which 16 are funded. It stands 4th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was SES Satellites, which secured $5M in Oct, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of ViaSat?

ViaSat's top competitors include SES Satellites, Skylo and Eutelsat. Among them, SES Satellites secured the most recent funding round in October, 2025.

ViaSat - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding, Competitors & Financials

Company Details

Provider of satellite internet services, solutions, and related communication technologies. The company delivers internet connectivity for home, small business, aviation, energy, and government sectors. It offers satellite internet plans, backup internet, and voice communication services. The company also provides cybersecurity, encryption, and tactical networking solutions. Additionally, it offers antenna systems, real-time earth observation, and managed connectivity.

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Key Metrics

Founded Year

1986

Location

Carlsbad, United States

Stage

Public

Latest Funding Round

Post IPO, Jul 23, 2020, $*****

Investors

Herald Investment Management & 6 more

Ranked

1^st among 232 active competitors

Annual Revenue

$1B+ as on Mar 31, 2025

Employee Count

6,878 as on Jul 31, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Inmarsat & 13 more

Similar Companies

Kepler & 22 more

Exit Details

Public

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ViaSat is associated with 3 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
VIASAT INC CIN: 797721 , United States, Active	Oct 24, 1996	$1B+ (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-	-
Viasat, Inc CIN: 330174996 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	4158 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-
VIASAT INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U64203DL2004PTC127409 , India, Active	Jul 06, 2004	₹100 - ₹500 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	258 (As on May 01, 2026)

ViaSat got listed on Dec 03, 1996.

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ViaSat has raised funding over 10 rounds. Its first funding round was on Feb 2002. ViaSat has 7 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of ViaSat:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jul 23, 2020	6661502	Post IPO	5476012	9368481	1104937	3827397
Dec 18, 2019	9475391	Grant (prize money)	6390926	4085233	3988844	FCC
May 01, 2019	8048904	Grant (prize money)	8577886	5263665	1243738	9849890

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The founders of ViaSat are Steve Hart and Mark Miller. Mark Dankberg and Mark Dankberg are the CEOs of ViaSat.

Here are the details of ViaSat's key team members:

Steve Hart: Co-Founder & Emeritus of ViaSat.
Contact Info: 1 email address
Mark Miller: Co-Founder of ViaSat.
Mark Dankberg: Founder & CEO of ViaSat.
Contact Info: 1 email address

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ViaSat's employee count trend

ViaSat has 6,878 employees as of Jul 26. Here is ViaSat's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of ViaSat include SES Satellites, Skylo and Eutelsat. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of ViaSat, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	ViaSat 1986, Carlsbad (United States), Public	Provider of satellite internet services, solutions, and related communication technologies	-	Herald Investment Management, CPP Investments ... & 5 others	75/100
2nd	SES Satellites 1985, Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Public	Provider of satellite-based communication services	-	BCEE, Greyrock Investments & 23 others	70/100
3rd	Skylo 2017, San Mateo (United States), Series C	Provider of satellite connectivity for sensor data, SMS, and voice calls	$183M	Innovation Endeavors, DCM Ventures & 9 others	70/100
4th	Eutelsat 1977, Paris (France), Public	Provider of commercial satellite coverage, broadband network, and data connectivity services	-	Sparring Capital, Star Capital & 11 others	68/100
5th	Thuraya 1997, Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Acquired	Provider of mobile satellite communication solutions	$291M	ANZ, Dubai Investments & 2 others	66/100
6th	Starlink 2018, Hawthorne (United States), Funding Raised	Developer of satellite-based internet connectivity solutions	-	equitywestsecurities.com, Galtymore Partners	64/100
7th	Speedcast 1989, Houston (United States), Public	Provider of satellite connection services	-	TA Associates, Centerbridge Partners & 3 others	62/100
8th	OneWeb 2012, London (United Kingdom), Acquired	Provider of satellite based communication solutions	$4.93B	SoftBank Group, Eutelsat & 16 others	62/100
9th	Hughes Communications India 1993, Gurugram (India), Unfunded	Satellite communication services provider	-	-	61/100
10th	CapRock Communications 1981, Houston (United States), Acquired	Provider of satellite telecommunication services	-	TA Associates, Riverside & 3 others	59/100

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ViaSat has not made any investments yet. ViaSat has made 14 acquisitions.

Here is the list of latest three $acquisitions:

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Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Nov 08, 2021	Acquisition	Inmarsat	1979	London (United Kingdom)
Dec 21, 2020	Acquisition	RigNet	2001	Houston (United States)
Mar 25, 2019	Acquisition	Inmarsat	1979	London (United Kingdom)