Aalyria secures $100 million to accelerate development of advanced laser-based and AI-driven networking technologies for next-generation space and terrestrial connectivity.
Aalyria, an advanced aerospace communications company developing critical infrastructure for the next generation of space-based connectivity, has announced the successful closing of its $100 million Series B financing round, bringing the company’s valuation to $1.3 billion. The round was led by Battery Ventures and J2 Ventures, with additional participation from DYNE and other strategic investors. The new capital infusion marks a major milestone in Aalyria’s rapid ascent within the global space and defense technology ecosystem and positions the company to further scale its innovative networking platforms across commercial and government markets.
Accelerating the Future of Networks in Motion
The Series B financing will accelerate Aalyria’s mission to make resilient, high-throughput networks in motion practical at global scale. As satellites, aircraft, maritime vessels, and terrestrial infrastructure become increasingly interconnected, the complexity of maintaining secure, reliable, and adaptive communications grows exponentially. Aalyria is focused on solving this challenge by transforming isolated, point-to-point communication systems into dynamic, coordinated networks capable of adapting in real time to changing operational conditions.
At the heart of Aalyria’s technology portfolio are two flagship platforms: Spacetime and Tightbeam.
Spacetime is a managed software platform designed to orchestrate and continually optimize directional networks in real time. It functions as a control plane that coordinates thousands of moving assets, dynamically routing traffic, predicting link performance, and optimizing spectrum usage as conditions shift. Whether assets are orbiting Earth, flying at high altitude, traversing oceans, or operating on land, Spacetime ensures connectivity remains resilient and mission-aligned.
Complementing this orchestration layer is Tightbeam, Aalyria’s ultra-high-speed laser communications terminal technology. Tightbeam delivers secure, high-capacity optical links through the atmosphere and in space, enabling data transmission rates far exceeding traditional radio-frequency systems while minimizing interception risk. Together, Spacetime and Tightbeam create a powerful ecosystem that turns fragmented communication architectures into adaptive “networks of networks.”
A Founding Vision Rooted in Deep Research
Aalyria was founded in 2021 by CEO Chris Taylor, CTO Brian Barritt, and a team of engineers and innovators who acquired two breakthrough technologies developed over more than a decade of research at Google and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. These inventions laid the groundwork for a new communications architecture designed to meet the unique challenges of aerospace and defense environments.
According to Taylor, Aalyria was created to address a fundamental gap in the evolution of space infrastructure. “We started Aalyria to build what space has been missing: a true communications and networking layer that scales with human and market demand,” he said. Drawing parallels to historic infrastructure transformations—such as the rise of railroads, telecommunications, and the internet—Taylor emphasized that each required a sophisticated control plane capable of managing complexity at scale.
Space, he argues, is no different. As the number of satellites grows into the tens of thousands and data volumes surge, a programmable, intelligent control plane becomes essential. Aalyria’s ambition is to become that ubiquitous digital connective tissue—“the digital cartilage,” as Taylor describes it—that unifies satellites, aircraft, ships, fiber networks, and ground stations into a single, intelligent system. This architecture allows networks to route around failures, optimize based on mission priorities, and adapt instantly to environmental or operational disruptions.
Solving the Complexity of Directional Networks
Unlike traditional wireless networks that broadcast signals broadly, aerospace and defense communications increasingly rely on narrow, directional beams. These focused beams enable faster data transfer, longer reach, and greater security by concentrating energy only on intended receivers. However, this precision comes with challenges. Moving platforms, weather interference, terrain obstructions, and dynamic orbital mechanics can all disrupt high-throughput directional links.
Aalyria’s technologies address these vulnerabilities. Spacetime leverages AI-driven orchestration to anticipate disruptions and automatically reconfigure network routes before outages occur. Tightbeam’s optical terminals provide secure, high-bandwidth pathways capable of sustaining data-intensive applications, from satellite imagery and real-time analytics to mission-critical command-and-control communications.
Industry observers increasingly view such capabilities as essential infrastructure for the emerging space economy, where constellations of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites must coordinate seamlessly with ground and airborne systems.
Investor Confidence in Foundational Infrastructure
Investors participating in the Series B round underscored Aalyria’s strategic importance at the intersection of advanced networking, artificial intelligence, and national security.
Michael Brown, General Partner at Battery Ventures and incoming board member at Aalyria, described the company as having built “an extremely important platform at the intersection of advanced networking, AI-driven orchestration, and national security.” He highlighted the company’s ability to deliver resilient, software-defined connectivity across complex environments as positioning it for a foundational role in next-generation communications architectures.
Similarly, Alex Harstrick, Managing Partner at J2 Ventures, emphasized the industry’s inflection point. With thousands of satellites launching and global data consumption accelerating, traditional point-to-point communication models are no longer sufficient. Aalyria’s approach, which treats space systems as coordinated, intelligent networks rather than isolated assets, represents a paradigm shift in how connectivity is architected and managed.
Supporting Flagship Programs and Global Missions
Aalyria’s technology is already being deployed in support of flagship commercial satellite programs and government missions. Among its notable collaborations is work with Telesat on the company’s Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit architecture.
Dan Goldberg, President and CEO of Telesat, noted that Aalyria’s Spacetime platform serves as a key performance and resiliency enabler for the Lightspeed system. By integrating Spacetime’s dynamic routing, spectrum-aware resource management, and advanced link prediction capabilities, Telesat aims to strengthen end-to-end service delivery across its global LEO network.
Beyond Telesat, Aalyria has established partnerships and strategic collaborations with a broad spectrum of leading commercial and government organizations. These include Google Public Sector, NASA, Airbus, ALL.SPACE, Keysight Technologies, Logos Space, and the European Space Agency, along with multiple U.S. Government military services and field activities.
These collaborations span next-generation connectivity initiatives, space domain awareness programs, and mission-critical communications deployments. Aalyria’s platforms are engineered to operate seamlessly across multiple orbital regimes—including LEO, Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Orbit (GEO)—and to coordinate interactions between satellites, ground stations, airborne assets, and terrestrial fiber networks.
Building Infrastructure for the Expanding Space Economy
The rapid expansion of the global space economy has intensified demand for infrastructure capable of scaling alongside satellite launches and data growth. Tens of thousands of satellites are expected to be deployed over the coming decade, supporting applications ranging from broadband internet access and Earth observation to climate monitoring, defense operations, and disaster response.
In this environment, connectivity must be not only fast and secure but also resilient and adaptive. Aalyria’s architecture treats every node—whether in orbit or on Earth—as part of an intelligent, coordinated ecosystem. The company’s AI-powered orchestration anticipates congestion, predicts atmospheric interference, and dynamically reallocates resources to maintain performance and mission continuity.
By integrating optical communications with software-defined networking intelligence, Aalyria is effectively creating a programmable backbone for space-based systems. This approach mirrors the transformation that software-defined networking brought to terrestrial data centers and internet infrastructure, now extended into aerospace and defense domains.
Strategic Growth and Global Footprint
Headquartered in Livermore, California, Aalyria maintains additional offices in Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, and London. This geographic footprint reflects its dual focus on commercial markets and government partnerships across North America and Europe.
The company’s rapid growth since its 2021 founding underscores both the urgency of its mission and the market’s recognition of its technological differentiation. In just a few years, Aalyria has transitioned from a technology spinout rooted in advanced research to a critical partner within the global space ecosystem.
Berenson & Company, LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to Aalyria for the Series B transaction, supporting the company’s capital raise and strategic positioning.
A Vision for Programmable Space Infrastructure
Looking ahead, Aalyria aims to become the foundational networking layer that underpins the next era of global connectivity. As space becomes more congested and mission requirements more complex, the need for intelligent orchestration and high-capacity optical links will only intensify.
By combining deep research heritage, advanced laser communications, AI-driven optimization, and strong institutional backing, Aalyria is positioning itself as essential infrastructure for both commercial satellite operators and government missions worldwide. Its ambition is not merely to connect space systems but to make space infrastructure as reliable, adaptable, and programmable as the modern internet.
With fresh capital, expanding partnerships, and increasing deployment across high-profile programs, Aalyria stands at the forefront of a communications revolution—one that seeks to unify land, sea, air, and space into a resilient, intelligent global network built for the demands of the 21st century and beyond.
