OneWeb

OneWeb builds a global communications network powered by low Earth orbit satellites.

London, UK—Website

£1344MTotal raised

OneWeb operates a global communications network powered from space, delivering high-speed and low-latency broadband connectivity. The company deploys low Earth orbit satellites to bridge the digital divide and provide worldwide data services.

Founders

Greg Wyler

Chairman and Founder

Investors

Growth27 April 2021
£394M
EC
Eutelsat CommunicationsLead
18 March 2019
£950M
SoftBankLead
GS
Grupo SalinasLead
QT
Qualcomm TechnologiesLead
Go
Government of RwandaLead

Funding history

Growth27 April 2021

£394M

OneWeb secures £393.8m from Eutelsat Communications to expand its space-based communications network

Eutelsat Communications has provided a £393.8m growth equity investment to secure a stake in the low Earth orbit satellite operator.

18 March 2019

£950M

OneWeb raises £950m from SoftBank, Grupo Salinas, Qualcomm Technologies, and the Government of Rwanda to advance its satellite network.

The major funding round was led by SoftBank, Grupo Salinas, Qualcomm Technologies, and the Government of Rwanda to accelerate deployment of the satellite constellation.