Founded in 2017 and based in Falls Church, Virginia, Lynk has developed a patented "cell tower in space" platform that lets ordinary mobile phones communicate directly with small satellites. The company has already demonstrated the technology by exchanging text messages with thousands of unmodified handsets on the U.S. East Coast. Lynk plans to launch what it says will be the world’s first commercial satellite direct-to-phone service in late 2022, offering universal coverage for voice, text, emergency alerts, and disaster-recovery communications. Its service targets the roughly 15% of the world’s 5.2 billion mobile users who are disconnected at any given time, aiming to eliminate coverage gaps in rural and remote areas. The technology promises affordable roaming partnerships for mobile network operators and critical backup connectivity during natural disasters. While the company has not disclosed revenue figures, the latest investment underscores investor confidence in accelerating Lynk’s commercial rollout. Ultimately, Lynk seeks to enable ubiquitous mobile connectivity that can unlock economic opportunities and improve safety worldwide.

Total raised

$12M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Jul 2019