The global space industry is entering a new phase of growth as demand for advanced satellite infrastructure accelerates across commercial telecommunications, government communications, Earth observation, and defence applications. Operators are seeking more capable and cost efficient satellite platforms that can be deployed faster while supporting an expanding range of services in multiple orbits. As the industry evolves, companies combining advanced manufacturing technologies with innovative satellite designs are becoming increasingly important to the future of global connectivity. Swiss aerospace company SWISSto12 is positioning itself at the centre of this transformation, and it has now secured significant new funding to scale its production capabilities.
SWISSto12 has raised $70 million in a Series C funding round to expand its manufacturing and satellite integration capacity. The investment comes as the company continues to secure new commercial and government programmes while increasing production of its satellite platforms and communication systems.
The funding follows the award of $84.8 million from European Space Agency Member States to the HummingSat ARTES partnership project, supporting the development and in orbit validation of the company’s HummingSat geostationary satellite platform.
Building Advanced Space Infrastructure
Founded in 2011, SWISSto12 develops advanced satellite payloads, communication systems, and satellite platforms for customers across the commercial and government space sectors.
The company combines aerospace engineering with patented manufacturing technologies, including advanced three dimensional printing techniques that enable lighter, more efficient, and highly customised satellite components.
Its technologies are designed to support a wide range of communication missions while improving manufacturing flexibility and reducing production complexity.
As demand for satellite capacity continues to grow worldwide, SWISSto12 is expanding its portfolio to serve increasingly diverse space applications.
A Portfolio Covering Multiple Orbits
SWISSto12 has developed two major product families serving different areas of the satellite market.
The first is HummingSat, a compact geostationary satellite platform created to provide operators with flexible and efficient communications infrastructure.
The second is HummingLink, a portfolio of payloads and antenna systems designed for deployment across multiple orbital environments, including low Earth orbit constellations.
Together these technologies support a broad range of commercial and government missions while enabling communications across different satellite architectures.
The company believes multi orbit capabilities will become increasingly important as space networks continue to evolve.
Growing Commercial Adoption
SWISSto12 has already established relationships with several leading satellite operators.
The company has secured seven HummingSat contracts with global communications providers including SES and Viasat.
Its HummingLink business has also expanded into low Earth orbit constellation programmes as well as commercial and government missions across Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
More than 2,000 HummingLink solutions are currently operating in orbit, demonstrating growing confidence in the company’s technologies.
These deployments support applications ranging from telecommunications and broadcasting to advanced satellite communications infrastructure.
Supporting the Next Generation of Connectivity
The company sees growing opportunities as satellite communications continue expanding into new markets and services.
Its technologies are designed to support direct to device connectivity, media broadcasting, intersatellite data relay, and sovereign communications infrastructure.
As governments and commercial operators invest in increasingly sophisticated space networks, demand for flexible satellite payloads and advanced communication platforms continues to increase.
SWISSto12 believes its manufacturing expertise and product portfolio position the company to support this next generation of global space infrastructure.
Expanding Manufacturing Capacity
The newly secured funding will be used to significantly increase production capacity for both the HummingSat satellite platform and the HummingLink product family.
The company also plans to strengthen its satellite integration capabilities as it prepares to deliver a growing pipeline of commercial and government programmes.
By expanding manufacturing operations, SWISSto12 aims to meet rising customer demand while maintaining the flexibility needed to support increasingly complex space missions.
As the global space economy continues to grow, satellite manufacturers capable of combining innovative engineering with scalable production will play an increasingly important role. With fresh capital, advanced manufacturing technologies, and an expanding portfolio of commercial and government contracts, SWISSto12 is preparing to strengthen its position as a leading provider of next generation satellite platforms and communications systems for the rapidly evolving space industry.
