Satlyt
OperatingSatlyt is a Kenyan space tech startup building a decentralized edge computing platform in space.
- Aerospace
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Seed
- Founded 2024
- satlyt.ai ↗
- Total raised
- $8.3M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $8M
- Seed
- Rounds
- 3
- since 2024
- Investors
- 12
- on record
- Employees
- 2-10
About Satlyt
Satlyt is building a decentralized, in-orbit compute network to process satellite data in real-time and a marketplace for unused satellite computing power. It aims to transform space into an active layer for decision-making in areas like disaster response and precision agriculture, and to democratize access to in-orbit computing capabilities.
Satlyt funding3 rounds
All 3 rounds →Satlyt has raised $8.3M across 3 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $8M Seed announced 01 Oct 2026, led by non sibi ventures.
- $300KPre-seedPre-seed, $300K, $300K raised to date
- $8MSeedSeed, $8M, $8.3M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 1 undisclosed round not drawn
Who has invested in Satlyt
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2026 | Satlyt Seed | non sibi ventures +10 | $8M |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Satlyt Funding Round | NaiBAN (Nairobi Business Angel Network) | Not disclosed |
| 30 Aug 2024 | Satlyt Pre-seed | Antler | $300K |
Satlyt founders & team
Full team →- Rama Afullofounder and chief executive officer
- Rama AfulloFounder & CEO
- Rama AfulloFounder & CEO
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- SnaptCape Town, South Africa
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Frequently asked about Satlyt
- Where is Satlyt based and when was it founded?
- Satlyt is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2024.
- Who founded Satlyt?
- Satlyt was founded by Rama Afullo (founder and chief executive officer), Rama Afullo (Founder & CEO) and Rama Afullo (Founder & CEO).
- Who is the CEO of Satlyt?
- Rama Afullo is Satlyt's founder and chief executive officer.
- How much funding has Satlyt raised?
- Satlyt has raised $8.3M across 3 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $8M Seed, was announced on Oct 01, 2026.
- Who has invested in Satlyt?
- Backers include non sibi ventures, TLCOM, Antler, Slauson & Co. and 8 others.
- What sector is Satlyt in?
- Satlyt operates in Aerospace, Information Technology and CloudTech.
