SWISSto12 Secures $70 Million Series C Funding for Satellite and RF Component Growth
Swiss aerospace manufacturer SWISSto12 has successfully closed a $70 million Series C funding round, bolstering its expansion in satellite and radio frequency (RF) component production.
SWISSto12, a Swiss company specializing in satellite manufacturing and RF components, has announced the closing of a $70 million Series C funding round. This latest investment follows significant previous funding, including $84.8 million from the European Space Agency (ESA) and its member states, as well as earlier rounds totaling approximately $52 million. The company reports robust financial performance, with revenues reaching $140 million in 2025 and a substantial backlog of over $500 million in customer contracts. SWISSto12 is aiming for profitability within the current year.
The company has experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 110% since 2022, driven by its expertise in 3D-printed RF components and the successful sale of its HummingSat geostationary (GEO) satellites. SWISSto12 has also expanded its offerings to include antennas for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation providers and is a leader in data and intelligence services. The company has deployed approximately 2,000 Humming-SOTP (Satcom-On-The-Pause) units to the market. Recent strategic moves include expansion into Spain, the acquisition of four Additive Industries units, a satellite sale in Japan, the purchase of Phasor's intellectual property, and the production of satellites for SES's constellation.
SWISSto12 intends to utilize the new funding to further scale its production capabilities for both satellites and RF components. The company's product portfolio supports a range of customer missions, including direct-to-device connectivity, media broadcasting, inter-satellite data relays, and sovereign communications infrastructure, spanning multiple orbital regimes. SWISSto12 also collaborates with industry partners such as CAES and Lockheed to supply critical components.
The company's growth strategy encompasses payload solutions, ground stations, integration services, and satellite construction. SWISSto12 is recognized for offering affordable communications satellite solutions and maintains a leading position in RF solutions. Despite managing a diverse range of operations, the company's rapid growth and strategic market positioning suggest continued expansion.
This significant funding round underscores the increasing viability of additive manufacturing for complex, high-value applications like satellite production and RF components. SWISSto12's success highlights how AM can enable mass reduction, part consolidation, and performance improvements crucial for aerospace. The company's ability to leverage its AM expertise into a broader satellite manufacturing business demonstrates a key trend of AM enabling new business models and market leadership within the space sector.
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