Astrolight
Develops secure, jam-resistant laser communication terminals and optical ground stations for space-to-ground links and defence multi-domain operations.
Italy at night, seen from the International Space Station. Photo: NASA, Public domain (PD-USGov-NASA-AP).
Round details
Seed, €2.8M, May 2025.
Why it matters
DIANA first cohort (2024 programme) and one of 10 firms advanced to Phase II in Sep 2024; projects with the Lithuanian Navy and ESA.
Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last checked 21 October 2026
Astrolight: key questions
What does Astrolight do?
Develops secure, jam-resistant laser communication terminals and optical ground stations for space-to-ground links and defence multi-domain operations.
Where is Astrolight based?
Astrolight is headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania. It was founded in 2019.
How much funding has Astrolight raised?
A cumulative total is not disclosed. The latest round was: Seed, €2.8M, May 2025.
Who are Astrolight's investors?
Notable investors include Balnord, EIFO, Coinvest Capital.
Sources
- tech.eu/2025/05/22/from-lithuania-to-orbit-astrolight-raises-eur28m-for-dual-use-optical-c
- defensenews.com/pentagon/2024/09/10/nato-shepherds-10-firms-whose-tech-could-help-the-alli
- astrolight.com/
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