Antaris Raises $28M Series A to Advance AI-Driven Satellite Missions

Antaris Raises $28M Series A to Advance AI-Driven Satellite Missions

Antaris has announced the first close of a $28 million Series A round led by WestWave Capital, with participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures and other investors.

The funding follows increased demand for Antaris’ software platform, which focuses on simplifying satellite design, simulation, manufacturing, and operations.

At the core of the company’s offering is its Antaris Intelligence platform, which combines Full Mission Virtualization with AI and machine learning to enable end-to-end satellite mission development.

Its TrueTwin simulation environment allows users to model and test entire missions virtually before committing to hardware, supporting applications such as predictive design, anomaly detection, and autonomous operations.

Antaris has seen growing traction with government and commercial customers, particularly in ISR and communications missions.

The company recently signed a memorandum of agreement with SARsatX to support development of a 16-satellite constellation in Saudi Arabia, and is exploring expansion into Japan.

It is also working with partners to enable localized satellite manufacturing in allied and sovereign markets.

The new funding will be used to further develop the platform’s AI-driven capabilities and expand global partnerships.

CEO Thomas Barton said the investment supports the company’s vision of software-defined space missions, while CTO Govindhasamy Karthik highlighted the role of virtualization as a foundation for autonomous mission execution.

Antaris positions its platform as part of a broader shift toward software-centric space infrastructure, where virtual testing and AI-enabled operations can reduce costs, accelerate deployment timelines, and improve mission resilience across both defense and commercial sectors.

Image Credits: Antaris