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Teen Founder Secures $4.3M to Transform Satellite Communications

7/12/2025

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Apolink, a groundbreaking startup founded by 19-year-old Onkar Singh Batra and backed by Y Combinator, has secured $4.3 million to revolutionize satellite communications. With plans to bridge critical communication gaps, the company is set to launch its first demo mission in 2026, followed by a full constellation by 2029. Exciting times ahead!

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Apolink, a groundbreaking startup founded by 19-year-old Onkar Singh Batra and backed by Y Combinator, has secured $4.3 million to revolutionize satellite communications. With plans to bridge critical communication gaps, the company is set to launch its first demo mission in 2026, followed by a full constellation by 2029. Exciting times ahead!