Loft Orbital
Loft Orbital is a space infrastructure company founded in January 2017. It focuses on simplifying access to space by providing a reliable and straightforward method for organizations to deploy missions to low Earth orbit. The company aims to make space more accessible by addressing the complexities of traditional satellite missions. Loft Orbital offers a comprehensive suite of services that covers the entire lifecycle of a space mission. This includes a standardized satellite platform that can be configured for various customer missions, as well as handling all aspects of mission deployment, such as engineering, design, assembly, testing, launch, and satellite commissioning. Additionally, Loft supports virtual missions, allowing customers to process and analyze data in near-real time on its satellites. The company partners with a diverse range of organizations, including commercial space startups, established aerospace and defense companies, cloud and AI businesses, and government agencies. Loft Orbital operates globally, with locations including San Francisco, California, and has secured significant funding to support its growth towards fleet-scale operations.
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Headcount trend
Loft Orbital went from 96 employees in Jul 2023 to 151 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 22 people joined, 8 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
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H-1B sponsorship
The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 4 filings.
Funding
- Jan 2025 · Series C · $170M · Temasek, Tikehau Capital, Axial Partners
- Oct 2021 · Private Equity · $140M · BlackRock, CEAS Investments, Foundation Capital
- Nov 2019 · Series A · $13M · Foundation Capital, Uncork Capital, Cendana Capital
- Nov 2017 · Seed · $3.2M · Uncork Capital, MDI Ventures, v1.vc
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Loft Orbital FAQ
How many employees does Loft Orbital have?
Loft Orbital has about 151 employees, up 0.7% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Loft Orbital sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Loft Orbital filed 4 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
What is Loft Orbital's revenue per employee?
Loft Orbital makes about $184K in revenue per employee, based on $27.75M annual revenue and 151 employees.
How much does Loft Orbital pay?
6figr has 3 salary profiles for Loft Orbital in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Loft Orbital salaries page. See Loft Orbital salaries
How much funding has Loft Orbital raised?
Loft Orbital has raised $326.2M in total funding; its latest round was Series C in Jan 2025.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.