Archangel Lightworks is a start-up specialised in space laser communications based in Harwell Space Campus, Oxfordshire. Founded in mid-2017, we have secured long-term funding and successfully demonstrated several novel prototypes related to laser transmission and efficient perpendicular solar concentration.
Our mission is to 100x the data downloaded from orbit to meet the demand from the growing satellites market, especially Earth Observation CubeSats.
At Archangel, we are passionate about innovation and driven to find new concepts for communications architectures. If you share our enthusiasm, do come in contact or check our vacancies at https://archangelgroup.breezy.hr/
Our mission is to 100x the data downloaded from orbit to meet the demand from the growing satellites market, especially Earth Observation CubeSats.
At Archangel, we are passionate about innovation and driven to find new concepts for communications architectures. If you share our enthusiasm, do come in contact or check our vacancies at https://archangelgroup.breezy.hr/
Location: United Kingdom
Employees: 11-50
Total raised: $13.5M
Founded date: 2017
Investors 1
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | University... | incubator.... |
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 28.05.2026 | Series A | $13.5M | Blackfinch... |
Mentions in press and media 9
| Date | Title | Description |
| 01.06.2026 | Laser Link Revolution: Tiny Ground Station Unlocks Future of Space Data | Archangel Lightworks unveils a game-changer. Its TERRA-M system, the world's smallest deployable operational optical ground station, has successfully completed rigorous field trials. This compact unit now guarantees rapid, secure data trans... |
| 28.05.2026 | World's smallest deployable operational optical ground station proves capability in successful trials | Data transferred securely and rapidly between space and ground Compatible with U.S. Space Development Agency standard UK Space Minister Liz Lloyd welcomed the news Units for purchase and service contracts available OXFORD, England, May 27, ... |
| 27.05.2026 | World's smallest deployable operational optical ground station proves capability in successful trials | Data transferred securely and rapidly between space and ground Compatible with U.S. Space Development Agency standard UK Space Minister Liz Lloyd welcomed the news Units for purchase and service contracts available OXFORD, England, May 27, ... |
| 14.08.2024 | Infostellar Co., Ltd. Infostellar was selected for NEDO’s 2023 “Deep Tech Startup Support Fund/International Joint Research and Development” | [Infostellar Co., Ltd.] Infostellar was selected for NEDO’s 2023 “Deep Tech Startup Support Fund/International Joint Research and Development” *Infostellar Co., Ltd.* Press release: August 14, 2024 ** Infostellar selected for NEDO’s 2023 “D... |
| 14.08.2024 | Infostellar Co., Ltd. Infostellar was selected for NEDO’s 2023 “Deep Tech Startup Support Fund/International Joint Research and Development” | - |
| 27.06.2023 | The satellite communication terminal market size was valued at US$ 4.1 billion in 2022 and it is expected to reach US$ 6.0 billion by 2028; it is estimated to record a CAGR of 7.3% from 2023 to 2028 | - |
| 15.02.2023 | Spacetech Archangel Lightworks raises £4m as VCs look to the stars | UK-based Archangel Lightworks, which is building lasers that use a technology called free space optics to transfer information to and from satellites, has raised £4m. The seed round was led by Oxford Science Enterprises, and will be used to... |
| - | Archangel Lightworks | “Archangel Lightworks connects networks in space with networks on the ground using laser communication systems.” |
| - | Archangel Lightworks | “Archangel Lightworks is integrating space and air assets using laser communication.” |