Albedo
Operates very low Earth orbit satellites delivering 10 cm visible and thermal infrared imagery, now focused on government and defense customers.
Falcon 9 launches the GPS III-SV09 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, January 2026. Photo: U.S. Space Force photo by Gwendolyn Kurzen, Public domain (U.S. government work).
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Series A-1 | $35M |
Why it matters
AFRL STRATFI award of up to $12M (March 2025) for VLEO data; NRO Stage II commercial imagery contract for Clarity-1 data.
Is Albedo publicly traded?
Albedo is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Information only, not investment advice.
Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last verified November 14, 2026
Albedo: key questions
What does Albedo do?
Operates very low Earth orbit satellites delivering 10 cm visible and thermal infrared imagery, now focused on government and defense customers.
What does Albedo make?
Products named by Albedo include Clarity-1.
Where is Albedo based?
Albedo is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado. It was founded in 2020.
How much funding has Albedo raised?
Total funding is ~$97M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Series A-1, $35M, Jan 2024.
Who are Albedo's investors?
Notable investors include Standard Investments, Booz Allen Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Initialized Capital.
Is Albedo publicly traded?
Albedo is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Can you buy Albedo stock?
Not on a public exchange: Albedo is a private company. Shares of private companies change hands only in private transactions open to accredited investors, when the company allows it. This is not investment advice.
Sources
- businesswire.com/news/home/20250303573165/en/Albedo-Selected-for-12M-STRATFI-Contract-to-P
- albedo.com/post/national-reconnaissance-office-nro-awards-albedo-stage-ii-contract-award
- spacenexus.us/company-profiles/albedo.md
Figures come from company announcements, government sources and press reports. Spot an error? Send a correction. Nothing here is investment advice.
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