
Aethero
Developing radiation-hardened, AI-enabled edge computers that empower satellites to process data and make autonomous decisions directly in space.
Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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* | $8.4m | Seed | |
Total Funding | 000k |
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Aethero, founded in 2021 by CEO Evangelo Kalogerakis and CTO Chun Fai Chan, is a hardware company focused on developing advanced computing solutions for the space industry. The company addresses the critical need for robust, high-performance data processing directly in orbit. The founders bring a potent combination of expertise to this venture; Kalogerakis has a background in computer science, specifically in 3D AI and machine learning, while Chan possesses deep experience in computer architecture and high-performance computing.
The core of Aethero's business is the production of radiation-hardened computers designed to withstand the harsh environment of space. These systems are engineered for a variety of space platforms, from small CubeSats to larger space stations. The company's business model is centered on selling this specialized hardware to a client base that includes satellite manufacturers, operators, and space agencies. The primary value proposition lies in enabling complex computations, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, to be executed on the satellite itself.
Aethero's product line offers significant operational advantages by processing data at the source, which drastically reduces the amount of information that needs to be transmitted back to Earth. This capability helps clients to compress their bandwidth requirements, automate essential functions like satellite navigation, and efficiently manage entire constellations of satellites. The computers are designed for flexibility, allowing for deployment as single units, in redundant pairs to ensure reliability, or stacked together to form a powerful computing cluster for more demanding tasks. This modular approach allows Aethero to cater to a wide spectrum of mission requirements and platform sizes within the burgeoning space economy.
Keywords: space computing, radiation-hardened hardware, edge computing in space, satellite data processing, AI in space, ML in orbit, satellite components, space hardware, onboard processing, NewSpace