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Space defense

Apolink

Website

Founded 2024Origin source ↗Checked 2026-09-15

Overview

Apolink is a next-generation data relay network designed to provide real-time, low-latency connectivity for satellites in low Earth orbit. By enabling efficient data aggregation and relay through our hybrid RF-optical inter-satellite link (ISL) architecture, we support scalable and resilient space infrastructure across commercial, federal, and defense applications.

Company description As recorded 2026-11-08

Founders & team

Previously Bifrost Orbital

Company history As recorded 2026-11-08

Onkar Batra

Founder/CEO

Founder, CEO at Apolink

LinkedIn X

Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15

7team members reported

Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-15

Founded 2024 · Source

News & product activity

Apr 13, 2026Apolink, Space Compass, and JSAT International Sign MOU to Explore Multi-Orbit Optical Data Relay Collaboration ｜スカパーJSAT

Feb 10, 2026Apolink and Galaxia team up to improve planned data relay capability - SpaceNews

Jan 30, 2026RBC Signals partners with in-orbit relay developer Apolink - SpaceNews

Dec 15, 2025GomSpace to provide RF subsystem for Apolink LEO relay demonstrator - SpaceNews

Jul 11, 2025YC-backed Apolink by 19-year-old bags $4.3M to build 24/7 connectivity for LEO satellites | TechCrunch

Cohort membership

Fall 2024

Fall 2024

Original evidence ↗

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Y Combinator

Profile depthverified profile

Website observationwebsite reachable

Last website check2026-11-11

Location · source statedSan Francisco, CA, USA

Pricing evidenceNo pricing page confirmed

Maturity: Not assessed · 3 of 6 areas documented

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Product overviewSource description Checked 2026-11-11
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Founders & originsTeam information
Business model & pricingNot documented
Funding & ownershipNot documented
Dated milestonesDated source activity: 2024 Q4 (quarter only)

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Apolink

Overview

Founders & team

Onkar Batra

News & product activity

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