# Alba Orbital: Aviation & aerospace, Glasgow, United Kingdom

> Alba Orbital: Alba Orbital is a leading Scottish NewSpace company based in Glasgow, founded in 2012 by Tom Walkinshaw. Based in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/alba-orbital (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Alba Orbital

Alba Orbital is a leading Scottish NewSpace company based in Glasgow, founded in 2012 by Tom Walkinshaw.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Aviation & aerospace Glasgow, United Kingdom

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2012 14 years old
- **Team:** 16 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 3.4M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Seed May 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Alba Orbital has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Alba Orbital

Alba Orbital is a leading Scottish NewSpace company based in Glasgow, founded in 2012 by Tom Walkinshaw.

The company specializes in the design, manufacturing, and deployment of PocketQube satellites, which are ultra-small satellites weighing under 1 kg. Alba Orbital is recognized as the world's top manufacturer and launch broker for these satellites, having successfully launched 19 picosatellites to orbit. The company operates globally with offices in the UK, US, and Germany, providing comprehensive solutions for new space users. Alba Orbital offers a range of products, including the Unicorn-1 and Unicorn-2 satellite platforms, designed for Earth observation and imaging. They also manufacture Albapod satellite deployers, which facilitate the launch of multiple PocketQubes into orbit. The company provides end-to-end services, including satellite manufacturing, launch brokerage, ground station services, and environmental testing. With a diverse client base that includes academic institutions, government agencies, and commercial enterprises, Alba Orbital is committed to democratizing access to space and advancing Earth observation capabilities.

## What company datasets say Alba Orbital raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **3.4M** in the source's currency

Rounds **3**

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **3.4M**

Last round date **May 2021**

Investors listed **13**

Y Combinator **W21**

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Hancock Park Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/hancock-park-ventures)
- [Emles Venture Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/emles-venture-partners)

Each firm lists Alba Orbital on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

photography satellites international space missions satellite payloads satellite deployment satellite tasking satellite data analysis satellite imagery space data services launch vehicle integration multi-satellite deployment rideshare satellite launches distribution cloud-free imagery manufacturing satellite imaging turnkey satellite missions

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- **Sector:** Aviation & aerospace
- **Industry code:** NAICS 336414, 519290, SIC 3721
- **Region:** Scotland
- **Revenue:** 2M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/alba-orbital)

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