QOSMIC, a Bengaluru-based spacetech startup, has raised $3.3 million in a seed funding round led by Accel and Prosus, with participation from South Park Commons, ARTPARK, and angel investor Manish Jain, according to inc42.com. Founded in 2025 by Shreyaans Jain, Rohit Ramakrishnan, and Aloke Kumar, the company plans to use the capital to build laser-based optical communication systems for satellites and ground stations.
The fresh funding will support QOSMIC's deployment of operational optical ground stations and satellite communication terminals for global customers. The startup also aims to scale its integration, testing, and manufacturing capabilities and hire talent across optical, mechanical, and electronics domains. QOSMIC was among six startups selected for the inaugural Atoms X cohort, a joint initiative by Accel and Prosus to back science-led innovations, inc42.com reported.
QOSMIC's technology replaces traditional radio-frequency (RF) satellite communication infrastructure with laser-based optical systems that enable satellites to transmit much larger volumes of data. This is significant as demand for space-based data infrastructure grows with the increasing number of satellites launched into orbit. Many satellites still rely on RF systems, which have limited capacity and bandwidth, making QOSMIC's approach relevant in the expanding satellite communications market.
The startup's focus on creating an end-to-end optical communications stack positions it to address the rising need for high-capacity satellite data transmission. The $3.3 million seed round led by Accel and Prosus will enable QOSMIC to advance its technology and operations, supporting the growing global demand for enhanced satellite communication capabilities.