Insider Brief
- Astrome Technologies, a Bengaluru and California-based startup, has secured $10 million in funding led by Apollo Fund to enhance wireless connectivity products and expand into satellite communications, the Times of India reports.
- The company’s flagship product, GigaMesh, supports 5G and future 6G networks by enabling faster, cost-effective deployment with features like electronic auto link alignment and point-to-multipoint connectivity.
- Astrome plans to increase production, develop next-generation tools, and expand internationally through partnerships with global OEMs, aiming to improve high-speed internet access in underserved regions.
Astrome Technologies, a Bengaluru and California-based startup, has raised $10 million in a funding round led by Apollo Fund, with participation from the IAN Group, the Times of India and other India media sources are reporting today. The company plans to use the investment to enhance its wireless connectivity products and expand into satellite communications, aiming to improve global access to high-speed internet, the Times reports.
Founded in 2015 by Neha Satak and Prasad H. L. Bhat, Astrome specializes in innovative solutions to improve connectivity infrastructure. Its flagship product, GigaMesh, works alongside optical fiber systems to support the rollout of 5G and future 6G networks. GigaMesh features electronic auto link alignment and point-to-multipoint connectivity, which allow for quicker installation, lower costs, and better network performance.
“With this capital, we aim to revolutionise the communication landscape by offering cutting-edge solutions for both ground and space communication. This foray into the satcom market represents the timely realisation of the vision with which this company was founded—to drive innovation and create solutions that enhance connectivity on a global scale,” said Satak in a statement.

The company’s technology also focuses on millimeter-wave E-band radios, a tool for delivering high-bandwidth connections in challenging environments. This is particularly valuable in areas where laying fiber-optic cables is impractical, such as rural or remote regions.
Investment Coordinator Bandana Kankani said in the Times of India: “Astrome Technologies addresses the growing demand for high-bandwidth connectivity. This funding will support the company’s growth in E-Band communication.”
Astrome’s technology aims to bridge the digital divide by providing faster and more affordable broadband solutions to underserved communities. Investors say they are impressed by that mission and its potential market.
“The demand for scalable communication solutions continues to grow,” said Srajan Shetty, a co-investor from Dubai, as reported by the Times of India. “Astrome’s technology presents a solution to bridge the digital divide.”
Astrome plans to use the new funding to increase production capacity and develop next-generation communication tools, according to media sources. The startup is also eyeing international expansion, intending to supply its products to global markets through partnerships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
The company is not new to the spotlight. In 2021, it raised $3.4 million in a bridge round, which helped establish its position as a key player in deeptech. Now, with the latest funding, Astrome seeks to broaden its impact by targeting both terrestrial and satellite communication markets.
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