Hubble Network Opens Satellite Connectivity to Bluetooth Devices
Hubble Network, the world’s first satellite-powered Bluetooth® network, today announced the public launch of its satellite network, enabling Bluetooth devices to connect directly to satellites in orbit. The company also announced a $200 million Series C financing round led by Smith Point Capital, with participation from Seraphim, Carthona Capital, Earthshot Ventures, Y Combinator and RPM Ventures.
The latest financing brings Hubble Network’s total funding to $300 million and values the company at $1.6 billion. The funding will support Hubble’s efforts to expand its satellite constellation, scale its terrestrial network and make low-power, global connectivity accessible to a much broader range of connected devices.
“When we said we’d connect Bluetooth chips to satellites, most of the industry said the physics wouldn’t allow it,” said Alex Haro, CEO and co-founder of Hubble Network. “Today we’re turning that early skepticism into a global opportunity. Alongside our partners and investors who believe in our vision, we’re poised to take the next big leap toward a global satellite network that delivers affordable, low-power, ubiquitous connectivity for billions of devices.”
Bringing Satellite Connectivity to Bluetooth Devices
Hubble’s technology is designed to transform Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radios already embedded in billions of devices into satellite-connected global beacons. Rather than requiring specialized satellite hardware, cellular modems or additional communications infrastructure, Hubble enables devices to connect to its satellite network through a firmware update.
The approach is intended to address one of the biggest challenges facing the Internet of Things: extending connectivity beyond the reach of traditional terrestrial networks.
Cellular networks currently cover only a portion of the Earth’s landmass, leaving large areas without reliable connectivity. Historically, tracking assets in these locations has required dedicated satellite equipment, which can add $25 or more per device. As a result, satellite tracking has often been limited to high-value assets.
Hubble’s technology is designed to significantly reduce that cost barrier. For new device designs, the company says its connectivity can add less than 50 cents to the bill of materials, making it approximately 10 times less expensive than a cellular modem and 50 times less expensive than dedicated satellite hardware.
Opening the Network to Businesses
Following an initial period of pilot deployments, Hubble is now opening satellite access to companies using its Terrestrial Network.
Existing customers can extend their Bluetooth devices to satellite coverage through a firmware update, while new customers can register an off-the-shelf development kit through Hubble’s dashboard and begin receiving data within minutes.
The company believes this approach could expand the range of assets that can be monitored, including equipment, cargo, industrial products and other physical items that may operate outside the reach of traditional wireless networks.
Samsara, one of Hubble’s pilot customers, is working to apply the technology to real-world physical operations.
“Our customers work on the frontlines in some of the most remote parts of the world, where reliable connectivity can be hard to come by,” said David Gal, Vice President of Product and Engineering, Connected Equipment at Samsara. “Hubble gives us a way to extend visibility beyond the reach of traditional networks without adding new hardware — helping operators stay connected to critical equipment wherever the job takes them.”
Scaling a Global Connectivity Network
Hubble currently operates six satellites in low Earth orbit and is targeting a constellation of 60 satellites by 2030.
Alongside its satellite infrastructure, the company has built a terrestrial network spanning more than 100 million gateways across 170 countries and approximately 3 million square miles of coverage. More than 500,000 devices are currently active on the network, representing more than a tenfold increase from the previous year.
By combining terrestrial gateways with its satellite constellation, Hubble aims to create a unified connectivity platform capable of providing coverage across a wide range of environments.
The company’s long-term objective is to deliver continuous global coverage while maintaining the low power consumption and low hardware costs associated with Bluetooth technology.
Expanding Asset Visibility
Keith Block, Founder and CEO of Smith Point Capital, said Hubble’s technology addresses a significant gap in connectivity for the physical world.
“Until now, the cost and complexity of connectivity limited visibility to only the most valuable assets,” said Block. “Hubble Network has built the foundational infrastructure that the physical world is missing: a global network extending Bluetooth-to-satellite reach to provide comprehensive tracking and status monitoring for virtually any asset worldwide, and creating new business models for mission-critical verticals.”
The company’s technology could support applications across industries where tracking and monitoring assets in remote or difficult-to-reach environments is important. Potential use cases include supply chain visibility, agriculture, industrial operations and the circular economy.
Expanding Industry Partnerships
The Series C follows Hubble’s $70 million Series B financing announced in 2025. Over the past year, the company has also expanded its technology partnerships and commercial ecosystem.
Hubble partnered with Texas Instruments to enable customers to transmit location and sensor data without requiring gateways, GPS or cellular connectivity.
The company also partnered with InPlay to combine its low-cost chip technology with Hubble’s gateways. The resulting solution is designed to enable item-level tracking at a cost comparable to passive RFID, potentially expanding connected tracking to a broader range of products and assets.
Smart-label manufacturer Reelables has also partnered with Hubble to connect printable smart labels to its network. The collaboration is designed to provide greater visibility into cargo and shipments without requiring conventional cellular or satellite hardware.
Hubble has additionally signed its first customer contract with Muon Space for larger next-generation satellites using the MuSat XL platform. The agreement represents another step in the company’s effort to expand its satellite infrastructure and increase network capacity.
Building the Next Generation of IoT Connectivity
Hubble Network was founded by Alex Haro, who previously took Life360 public, and Ben Wild, who invented and led product development for Amazon Sidewalk.
The company is focused on scaling its satellite constellation toward continuous global coverage while reducing the cost and complexity of connecting physical assets.
By using Bluetooth technology already present in many devices, Hubble aims to make satellite connectivity available to a much wider range of applications. The company’s model could allow businesses to monitor assets that previously were considered too inexpensive or difficult to connect using traditional satellite or cellular solutions.
As the company expands its constellation and terrestrial network, Hubble is positioning its infrastructure as a connectivity layer for the increasingly connected physical world.
Companies can begin developing on Hubble’s network today through the company’s platform.
About Hubble Network
Hubble Network is the world’s first satellite-powered Bluetooth® network. By combining an expansive terrestrial footprint with a proprietary satellite constellation, Hubble enables standard Bluetooth devices to transmit data globally without cellular modems or complex infrastructure.
The company is focused on expanding connectivity across supply chains, agriculture, industrial operations and the circular economy by making global connectivity more accessible for a broader range of devices and assets.
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