Umbra
Builds and operates high-resolution synthetic aperture radar satellites, selling imagery and tasking to defense and intelligence 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Series C | $60M |
Why it matters
SpaceWERX STRATFI award (April 2025) for a maritime SAR satellite network backed by Space Force, DIU and SDA; NRO commercial SAR contract in August 2026.
Is Umbra publicly traded?
Umbra 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
Umbra: key questions
What does Umbra do?
Builds and operates high-resolution synthetic aperture radar satellites, selling imagery and tasking to defense and intelligence customers.
Where is Umbra based?
Umbra is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. It was founded in 2015.
How much funding has Umbra raised?
A cumulative total is not disclosed. The latest round was: Series C, $60M, Sep 2023.
Who are Umbra's investors?
Notable investors include Spark Capital.
Is Umbra publicly traded?
Umbra 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 Umbra stock?
Not on a public exchange: Umbra 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
- satellitetoday.com/government-military/2026/08/05/capella-iceye-us-and-umbra-receive-nro-c
- spacewar.com/reports/Umbra_joins_STRATFI_initiative_to_build_advanced_defense_satellite_ne
- spacenexus.us/company-profiles/umbra.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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