Skyloom is a U.S.-based optical satellite communications company developing space-based laser communications terminals (OCTs) and relay satellites. Founded in 2017 by Marcos Franceschini and Santiago Tempone, Skyloom builds SDA-qualified Optical Communications Terminals for low-earth-orbit satellite-to-satellite (LEO-LEO) and satellite-to-ground laser links, including its V'ger OCT product line and Uhura geostationary optical relay platform. The company supplies optical terminals to U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) Transport Layer prime contractors such as York Space Systems, and has delivered SDA Tranche 1 terminals manufactured entirely in the United States. In January 2026, Skyloom was acquired by quantum computing company IonQ in an all-stock transaction to accelerate IonQ's quantum networking and secure communications infrastructure.
Skyloom Global has been acquired
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Founded
2017
Employees
51–200
Total Funding
$29.4M
2 rounds
Total raised $29.4M across 2 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Series A
Date
November 26, 2023
Amount
$29.4M
Valuation
—
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 26, 2023 | Series A | $29.4M | — | Not disclosed |
| 2020 | Seed / Early-stage | Not disclosed | — | Not disclosed |
Marc Eisenberg
Chief Executive Officer
Marcos Franceschini
President & Co-Founder
Santiago Tempone
Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder
Eric Moltzau
Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer
Andy Rodriguez
Chief Operating Officer
Dennis Rogan
VP of Finance & Interim CFO
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
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