Observed Signal · Nov 2, 2026 · Funding · Source: techcrunch · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Northwood Space raises $375M Series C at $2B valuation
Space infrastructure company Northwood Space raised $375 million in a Series C round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and DFJ Growth, valuing the company at $2 billion. Founded in 2022, Northwood builds antennas, software, and other technologies to improve satellite-to-Earth communication. CEO Bridgit Mendler, a co-founder and former actress, leads the company. The startup previously raised a $100 million Series B in January, also co-led by a16z, and secured a nearly $50 million contract with the U.S. Space Force to upgrade the satellite control network. This round includes a financial agreement with HSBC. Funds will be used for scaling, hiring, and fulfilling existing contracts.
Funding news for a space infrastructure company; not directly related to AdTech/MarTech but indicates investment trends in tech infrastructure.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Northwood Space raised $375 million in a Series C round.
- The round was co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and DFJ Growth.
- The valuation is $2 billion.
- Northwood previously raised a $100 million Series B in January 2026.
- HSBC is part of a financial agreement in this round.
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