Capella Space is a commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operator providing high-resolution, all-weather earth observation imagery and intelligence. The company operates a constellation of X-band SAR satellites for government, commercial, and international applications, with sub-0.25m resolution imagery accessible day or night regardless of weather conditions. Founded by Payam Banazadeh in 2016, Capella delivers rapid tasking and near-real-time satellite data through automated platforms.
Capella (Space) has been acquired
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market.
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Founded
2016
Employees
200–250
Total Funding
$508.8M
5 rounds
Latest Valuation
$0.32B
July 15, 2025
Total raised $508.8M across 5 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Acquisition by IonQ
Date
July 15, 2025
Amount
$318M
Valuation
$0.32B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2025 | Acquisition by IonQ | $318M | $0.32B | IonQ |
| January 10, 2023 | Series C Extension (Growth) | $60M | — | United States Innovative Technology Fund |
| April 2022 | Series C | $97M | — | NightDragon |
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
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Entry · Series A
$0.0B
Jan 2017
Capella (Space) today
$0.3B
Jul 2025 · latest mark
Capella (Space) multiple
7.3x
valuation uplift since first round
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