Where is Yahsat located?

Yahsat is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

How many employees does Yahsat have?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Yahsat is 256.

Where does Yahsat rank among its competitors?

Yahsat ranks 22nd amongst 159 active competitors, of which 12 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was SES Satellites, which secured $8.12M in Aug, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Yahsat?

Yahsat's top competitors include Inmarsat, SES Satellites and Thuraya. Among them, SES Satellites secured the most recent funding round in August, 2026.

Yahsat - 2026 Company Profile, Team & Competitors

Yahsat is an acquired company based in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), founded in 2007. It operates as a Developer of satellite-based communication solutions. The company has 159 active competitors, including 12 funded and 27 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Inmarsat, SES Satellites and Thuraya.

Company Details

Developer of satellite-based communication solutions. It provides users with a platform that operates a satellite fleet and provides broadband, video broadcasting, communication, and mobile connectivity services. It also caters to homes and the commercial and governmental sectors.

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Founded Year

2007

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Stage

Acquired

Ranked

22^nd among 159 active competitors

Employee Count

256 as on Jul 31, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

eSAT Global & 1 more

Similar Companies

Inmarsat & 173 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Mubadala

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Yahsat got acquired by Mubadala.

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Yahsat is a funded company.

Yahsat's employee count trend

Yahsat has 256 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Yahsat's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Yahsat include Inmarsat, SES Satellites and Thuraya. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Yahsat, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Inmarsat 1979, London (United Kingdom), Acquired	Developer of satellite-based communication services	-	EchoStar, UBS & 3 others	70/100
2nd	SES Satellites 1985, Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Public	Provider of satellite-based communication services	-	BCEE, Greyrock Investments & 23 others	67/100
3rd	Thuraya 1997, Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Acquired	Provider of mobile satellite communication solutions	$291M	ANZ, Dubai Investments & 2 others	66/100
4th	Telesat 1962, Ottawa (Canada), Public	Provider of data, wireless internet, and satellite communication services	$650M	Quebec, Canadian Space Agency	65/100
5th	Astranis 2015, San Francisco (United States), Series E	Developer of satellite-based communication services	$1.05B	Andreessen Horowitz, Felicis Ventures & 60 others	65/100
6th	Iridium Communications 2001, Mclean (United States), Public	Network of satellite communications providing voice, data, and messaging services	-	Herald Investment Management, Disruption Venture Partners ... & 1 others	63/100
7th	Astrome 2015, Bengaluru (India), Series A	Developer of satellite-based communication services	$17.6M	EvoNexus, Urania & 87 others	62/100
8th	EchoStar 1980, Englewood (United States), Public	Provider of satellite communication infrastructure services	-	-	61/100
9th	Hispasat 1989, Madrid (Spain), Acquired	Provider of satellite communication, fixed telephony, and other infrastructure services	-	Europa, Abertis	61/100
10th	Globalstar 1991, Covington (United States), Public	Provider of satellite communication services	-	Cancom	58/100
22nd	Yahsat 2007, Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), Acquired	Developer of satellite-based communication solutions	-	-	46/100