UNIVITY raises €27 million to build space-based 5G infrastructure for telecom operators
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Updated · Pulse 2.0 · Apr 26
UNIVITY raises €27 million to build space-based 5G infrastructure for telecom operators
15 articles · Updated · Pulse 2.0 · Apr 26
The €27 million funding round was backed by Blast, Expansion, Deeptech 2030 fund managed by Bpifrance, and two family offices, supporting UNIVITY’s uniShape VLEO 5G demonstration program.
The investment will help UNIVITY develop offerings for telecom operators, expand its team, and prepare for industrial and commercial scale-up starting in 2028, with two satellites to validate direct-to-smartphone 5G connectivity.
UNIVITY aims to provide a neutral, shared space infrastructure, enabling telecom operators to extend 5G services, improve rural coverage, and support European sovereignty in telecommunications through integration with terrestrial networks.
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UNIVITY Secures €27M Series A to Advance Europe's Sovereign VLEO Satellite Network
Overview
In April 2026, UNIVITY secured €27 million in Series A funding, boosting its total capital above €60 million alongside a prior €31 million CNES contract. This funding accelerates the uniShape program, aiming to design, build, and launch two prototype Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellites by 2027, with operational demonstration targeted for February 2028. UNIVITY’s innovative VLEO technology enables ultra-low latency and direct-to-smartphone 5G connectivity while naturally addressing space debris through satellite deorbiting. Its wholesale business model empowers telecom operators to offer seamless satellite services using their licensed 5G spectrum, supporting European technological sovereignty. Following successful demos, UNIVITY plans mass production and global deployment of a 1,600-satellite constellation starting in 2028, backed by infrastructure financing and strong operator interest.