Overview
nxgsat develops satellite modem technology targeting the 5G NTN (non-terrestrial network) standard, which enables smartphones and connected devices to communicate directly with satellites using 5G protocols. This removes the need for specialized satellite handsets and positions satellite connectivity as a seamless extension of terrestrial 5G networks.
The company is backed by imec.istart and PMV (ParticipatieMaatschappij Vlaanderen), reflecting its deep tech hardware profile and Flemish roots. imec.istart's involvement connects nxgsat to imec's semiconductor research ecosystem in Leuven, which has produced multiple SpaceTech and wireless communication spin-offs.
The EUR 1.2M seed provides initial capital for technology development and validation ahead of a larger raise to pursue commercialization.
Funding & milestones
1 events found for nxgsat · 2025
SeedVenture / equityDetails€1.2M
Reported amount €1,200,000
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Profile narrative
- Seed: EUR 1.2M (October 2025), PMV, imec.istart. See nxgsat Seed 2025.
Key people
In the news
- Working on interoperable, resilient and secure satcom? Find Jo De Loor at APSCC (Asia Pacific Space Community Council), or message us to set up a time. Our focus: #5G NTN for secure, interoperable satcom. Our first product available now: 5G NTN UE modem, not tied to any single constellation and working across GEO, MEO and LEO orbits. #APSCC2026 #Satcom #5GNTN #AsiaPacific
- On 27 October, Frederik Simoens and Jo De Loor will be at the first Defence Innovation in Flanders Day (DIF-Day) in Mechelen. Industry, knowledge institutions and government come together to explore what's next in defence innovation. Working on #interoperable, #secure and #resilient satcom for defence? Find Frederik and Jo on the day, or message us to set up a time. Nekkerhal, Mechelen · 27 October 2026 #DefenceInnovation #Satcom #5GNTN #Flanders
- nxgsat will be at Defence In Space next week. Jo De Loor and Alain Rolle are attending the conference in London on 27 and 28 October. #Resilient and #secure satcom by design. That's what we build. Sovereign. European roots. Global reach. Independent European technology for defence, governments and businesses worldwide. Working on #interoperable, resilient and secure satcom? Find Jo and Alain in London, or message us to set up a time. #DiSC26
- nxgsat ontwikkelt een satellietmodem die gebaseerd is op 5G. Dat is een open standaard waardoor gebruikers van verschillende satellietnetwerken elkaars netwerk kunnen gebruiken. Dat is vandaag nog niet het geval: de bestaande satellietcommunicatiesystemen zijn gesloten systemen. De start-up positioneert zich daarmee tussen de klassieke satellietspelers en de terrestriële 5G-reuzen in een markt waar geopolitiek en de roep om strategische autonomie de komende jaren voor snelle evoluties zorgen. “We zagen een window of
- Today we signed a contract for IRIS² Low-LEO Pre-operational and De-risking Activities, part of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Programme Related to EU Secure Connectivity, together with EDGX. European Space Agency - ESA is funding a set of short parallel studies to work out future IRIS² services. We've just kicked off one of them. Ours pairs nxgsat's software-defined 5G NR NTN UE modem with EDGX's payload compute hardware. The idea: take the IRIS² secure connectivity layer, built to reach ground terminals and handsets, and also
- Yesterday’s MIXER community event came with a proper imec.istart Awards Show, celebrating the startups that raised the bar this year. Here are the 2026 winners… 🥁 🏆 Booming Team Award - Payflip Fastest-growing team. Nominees: VEOWARE SPACE, Cuez, nxgsat 🏆 World Domination Award - VEOWARE SPACE For the startup taking on the world and winning. Nominees: Go Vocal, Cuez 🏆 Impact Catalyst Award - ReVision Implant For real, measurable impact on people, planet or society. Nominees: Puray, Sencilia 🏆 Pay It Forward Award - Aloïs Echard
- Jo De Loor and Frederik Simoens will be at World Space Business Week. Want to meet in Paris? Send us a message and we'll find a slot: https://lnkd.in/e2HG2q3q #WSBW2026 #nxgsat #SpaceBusiness
- What do you do when you have a beautiful summer bar with tasty food right at your office doorstep? You gather the whole team for an end-of-summer get-together, watch the pizzas come fresh out of the oven, and dig in together. Great food, great fun, great people.. thank you nxgsat team for a very enjoyable evening!
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