Starlight is a venture capital firm for founders addressing the world’s most pressing challenges & opportunities. We partner early with unstoppable entrepreneurs leveraging breakthrough science and technology to pursue progress at scale in four main areas: the energy transition, industrializing synthetic biology, space technology, and novel computing & communications platforms. Starlight was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Starlight Ventures

Berkeley SkyDeck Fund is an investment Arm Behind UC Berkeley's SkyDeck Accelerator.

Berkeley SkyDeck Fund

-------  NOTICE: This is not about entrepreneurship. -------- - Human evolution is about solving the same problems but with a different point of view.  - Last 100 years, we have exploded in population, mass production and energy consumption. We were born with the values of efficiency, productivity and shortage producing relationships based on competition and property. ---------     Humans have turned into machines.  - This has worked well but we can improve in wealth distribution, violence, financial inclusion, and education. In the near future humans will let machines do the hard jobs and we’ll do the soft ones Values of collaboration, creativity, innovation and abundance will turn into common. Millennials are the key for this change. 65% of the them are worried about this and want to do something. Communication Technology and information access, are the main accelerators of these changes. For this we need the proper environment. In the startup community, It is necessary to have coworking, accelerators, investors and to develop a startup culture.  Mendoza is the place to make this happen This beautiful city, with 1,8 millon inhabitants has the right size, excellent life quality, 9 universities and 5 related to IT,  A great social network that makes it easy to spread the word and confidence.  We are focusing on #rethinkagriculture, #rethinkfinances, #rethinkenergy making them also blockchain friendly. Our 500 sq meters campus is the perfect place to make this happen. Innovation, Arts and Technology in the same place. Visit: https://www.facebook.com/campusolegario/ Our team  has more than 7 years combined building tech/digital products and companies, have degrees from top business schools, focus on community building in Mendoza and have visiting startups ecosystem around the world.  Our front End advisory board from the top Startups Companies and VC in LATAM like Despegar, Mercado Libre, Google and Kaszek Ventures. Our program is base on 3 stages, running simultanoulty 2 time a year:    -> Pre-Acceleration Program: 4 Month - Part Time - Coinvest (entrepreneur - Embarca) - 2k u$s            ----> Target 40 project / year   -> Acceleration Program: 4 month - Full Time - Coinvest (Goverment - Embarca) - 50u$k / 10% Equit   ----> Target 10/15 project / year   -> Post Acceleration Program: Indefine time - Follow-on investments - 100k u$s / Proyect.                    ----> Target 1/3  project / year More info, inscription or private investment in https://www.f6s.com/embarca

Embarca Ventures

Skyloom Global

Skyloom is developing a spaceborne infrastructure based on optical communications technology and relay satellites placed in geostationary orbit.  ‍ Their mission is to drastically increase space-to-Earth bandwidth and unlock the true economic potential of low Earth orbit.

Skyloom Global Corp. is a telecommunications company based in Broomfield, Colorado, specializing in space-based optical communications networking technologies. The company develops, deploys, and operates fundamental components of tomorrow's space-based telecommunication infrastructure to provide planetary-scale data transport services. Skyloom's proprietary technology, including Optical Communications Terminals (OCTs), enables high-bandwidth connections for satellite-to-satellite, satellite-to-earth, and earth-to-satellite data transmissions.

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Honeywell

Honeywell and Skyloom have signed a teaming agreement that will enable satellite operators to deliver high-capacity and high-data-rate internet connectivity to users around the world. The companies will jointly develop a manufacturing facility to produce optical terminals for communications, including for ground to space, spacecraft to spacecraft and spacecraft to aircraft.

Skyloom Global Corp. is a telecommunications company based in Broomfield, Colorado, specializing in space-based optical communications networking technologies. The company develops, deploys, and operates fundamental components of tomorrow's space-based telecommunication infrastructure to provide planetary-scale data transport services. Skyloom's proprietary technology, including Optical Communications Terminals (OCTs), enables high-bandwidth connections for satellite-to-satellite, satellite-to-earth, and earth-to-satellite data transmissions.
In March 2023, Skyloom opened a new 23,000 square foot headquarters in Broomfield, with half of the facility dedicated to manufacturing OCTs and optical communications satellites. This expansion allows for a significant increase in production capacity to meet rising demand from customers globally. Skyloom's innovative approach overcomes the space data bottleneck by harnessing the power of light instead of radio frequencies, massively increasing bandwidth and availability at highly competitive rates.
Skyloom has collaborated with various partners, including the US Space Force's Space Development Agency, Space Compass (a joint venture between SKY Perfect JSAT and NTT), and Satellogic. In September 2023, Skyloom signed an agreement with Satellogic to integrate its OCT onto Satellogic's satellites, enabling new methods of high-resolution Earth Observation data delivery through Skyloom's SkyCompass-1 geostationary lasercom network.
Furthermore, in a groundbreaking partnership announced in March 2024, Skyloom joined forces with NEC Corporation to develop and commercialize one of the world's fastest space optical terminals, the 100 Gbps WARP OCT. This optical communication equipment aims to revolutionize data transmission between broadband and Earth Observation satellites, with plans to launch test satellites equipped with the WARP OCT in 2026.

3Red8, now known as ZB8 Infra, is an infrastructure company focused on constructing a nationwide fiber optic network across the US. Their mission is to build core internet infrastructure, enabling the next generation of digital technologies such as AI, autonomous vehicles, 5G/6G, IoT, smart grids, and more. ZB8 Infra's innovative approach involves creating a sustainable, high-capacity, diverse, and secure national fiber network that ensures secure, faster, and more reliable end-to-end data transport solutions compared to legacy networks.
The company's network architecture follows a "triple-redundant, figure-eight" design, ensuring resilience and top-tier performance. If one path encounters issues, the other two seamlessly maintain data flow. This groundbreaking network aims to reduce the nation's digital divide by providing affordable connectivity to underserved communities along its routes.
ZB8 Infra's Phase 1 network build, spanning approximately 335 miles from Ashburn to Virginia Beach, is set to commence construction in the summer of 2024. This initial phase will strategically link Virginia Beach cable landing assets, the Richmond Network Access Point (NAP), and the Ashburn data center hub, with an expected completion date of Q1 2026.
In April 2024, the company announced its evolution from a fiber optic transport network to a national digital infrastructure solution, prioritizing redundancy and diversity for various stakeholders seeking secure, direct connections. ZB8 Infra's network incorporates the latest fiber technology, integrating sensor, measurement, and AI technologies during construction.

3Red8

Aarna Networks is an edge computing and 5G management solutions provider based in San Jose, California and Bengaluru, India. The company offers a Multi Cluster Orchestration Platform (AMCOP), an open-source orchestration, lifecycle management, and real-time policy and closed-loop automation platform designed to simplify the management of edge native and 5G network services.
In February 2023, Aarna Networks launched Aarna Edge Services (AES), a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) version of AMCOP that provides zero-touch edge orchestration and management services. AES enables tasks such as provisioning, configuring, and managing multi-cloud connectivity for cloud edge users, colo users, and SD-WAN service providers. It supports multi-cloud strategies, connecting the edge to public clouds, and allows users to share storage across public clouds and edge applications without incurring egress costs.
AES also facilitates the deployment of Machine Learning applications at the edge, reducing traffic to public clouds and eliminating the need for expensive on-premises hardware. The platform enables software-defined content delivery network (CDN) instances from partners to improve rich media application performance. Additionally, AES allows enterprises and operators to orchestrate O-RAN workloads and 5G Core on the cloud edge with partners.
In October 2023, Aarna Networks closed an oversubscribed seed funding round, raising USD 1.5 million from investors including LDV Partners, 3Lines, Carat Venture Partners, and Nvidia. The funding will be used to bring the company's cloud-Edge infrastructure, generative AI workloads, and Private 5G offerings to market.
In February 2024, Aarna Networks partnered with Airspan Networks and Druid Software to offer a managed private 5G solution for multi-site deployments, targeting service providers and system integrators. The solution combines Aarna's AMCOP platform, Airspan's sub-6GHz private 5G radio network, and Druid's 4G/5G core network platform, providing a "zero-touch" bundle for scalable Industry 4.0 systems.

Aarna Networks

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 AST SpaceMobile is developing the first and only space-based cellular broadband network designed to operate directly with standard, unmodified smartphones. The company's technology aims to provide global connectivity by deploying a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit that can communicate directly with mobile devices on the ground. AST SpaceMobile's satellites, called Bluebirds, feature large communications arrays measuring 693 square feet, making them the largest commercial communications arrays ever deployed in low Earth orbit. The company's first five commercial satellites completed final assembly in July 2024 and were prepared for shipment to Cape Canaveral for a planned launch in September 2024. These initial satellites are expected to provide non-continuous service across the US with over 5,600 cells in premium low-band spectrum. AST SpaceMobile's technology utilizes the 850 MHz low-band spectrum, which offers superior signal penetration and coverage capabilities. In April 2023, the company successfully demonstrated its technology by placing the world's first call from an ordinary cellphone in Texas to another cellphone in Japan using its BlueWalker three prototype satellite. AST SpaceMobile aims to deploy up to 168 satellites to achieve global coverage, with an estimated total cost approaching USD 5 billion for the full constellation.
 
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AST Space Mobile

Astranis is a San Francisco-based company that designs and manufactures small, low-cost telecommunications satellites to provide broadband internet access in remote and underserved areas. The company's unique approach involves building compact geostationary orbit (GEO) satellites weighing around 400-600 kilograms, significantly smaller than traditional GEO satellites that can be the size of a school bus.
Astranis' satellites utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload technology, allowing for frequency and coverage flexibility, as well as efficient spectrum utilization. The company's first commercial satellite, Arcturus, launched in April 2023, was designed to provide over 7.5 gigabits per second (Gbps) of throughput in the Ka-band to triple satellite internet capacity across Alaska through a partnership with Pacific Dataport Inc. However, Arcturus experienced solar power issues post-launch, limiting its capabilities.
To address this, Astranis deployed a multi-mission satellite called UtilitySat in 2023 as an interim solution. UtilitySat can provide connectivity across Ku, Ka, and Q/V bands and has the ability to reposition multiple times within the GEO belt, thanks to its dual chemical and electric propulsion system.
Astranis' satellites have a designed lifespan of around 8-10 years, roughly half that of conventional GEO satellites. The company operates the satellites it builds and leases the capacity to customers, including telcos, Fortune 500 companies, and governments. In 2024, Astranis unveiled plans for its next-generation Omega satellites, designed to provide over 50 Gbps of throughput, five times more than the current generation. The Omega satellites will feature solid-state power amplifiers instead of traditional vacuum tubes, improving efficiency and reducing weight.
By the end of 2024, Astranis aims to have contracts worth over USD 1.2 billion in revenue from satellites sold, with customers in countries like Mexico, Argentina, Thailand, and the Philippines. The company has also expressed interest in competing for the Protected Tactical SATCOM - Global (PTS-G) program, a US government initiative for a proliferated GEO telecoms constellation.

Astranis

Bad Cell Reception LLC (BCR) specializes in providing cellular signal enhancement solutions for multi-dwelling units (MDUs), hospitality, and commercial buildings. The company offers custom-designed, cost-effective alternatives to traditional Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) to improve cellular reception within buildings. BCR's services encompass consultation, property surveying, and system implementation, aimed at boosting tenant satisfaction, increasing retention, and enhancing property value. Their cellular enhancement systems are designed to address the growing demand for improved cell signal, which has become one of the most desired amenities for residents over the past decade.
In addition to cellular enhancement, BCR offers security camera systems tailored to meet various project scales, from small setups to complex multi-campus or multi-building requirements. The company employs the latest equipment to ensure quick deployment and compliance with client specifications. BCR also provides solutions for Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC) and public safety radio signal boost systems, which can be crucial for code compliance in many buildings. Furthermore, the company can assist with ancillary technology needs such as internet of Things (IoT) backbones and WiFi systems.
BCR emphasizes its ability to intervene at any stage of construction, from groundbreaking to near completion, to address cellular signal needs. The company positions itself as an alternative to 5G for solving in-building reception issues, noting that 5G technology often performs worse than 4G LTE inside buildings due to weaker signal strength. BCR's team brings over 50 years of combined experience in the telecom and cellular industry, leveraging this expertise to provide efficient and effective solutions for improving in-building cellular coverage.

Bad Cell Reception LLC

Companies that are developing land-based hardware and equipment which are installed on the earth's surface to transmit and receive 5G/6G signals for use in telecommunications, including base stations, antennas, and routers

Companies that are developing space-based hardware and equipment to transmit and receive 5G/6G signals for use in telecommunications, including satellites and other space-based equipment

Companies that are developing technology and solutions which are used to improve existing network range or efficiency; also includes companies looking to build next generation networks themselves

Companies developing next-generation software solutions for mobile service providers to manage cloud infrastructure and network services

Provides 5G/6G telecom technologies to offer lower latency and increased capacity and coverage

Earth-based hardware and telecom software companies adopt AI/ML for design and RAN automation

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