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Operating Status: Acquired Subsidiary

Portuguese spacetech startup founded in 2023 providing affordable NB-IoT connectivity from space via hosted payloads.

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Coimbra, PT🇵🇹
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2023
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Connected was founded in 2023 in Portugal by André Guerra, Hélder Oliveira, Raquel Magalhães, and Tiago Rebelo. The company developed a proprietary hosted payload platform that delivers standardized, low-cost narrowband IoT connectivity from space using 5G NB-IoT and mioty protocols on third-party LEO satellites.

It raised a record €2M pre-seed in February 2024 and was acquired by UK-based Open Cosmos in July 2025, becoming the acquirer's dedicated IoT connectivity unit. Headquarters: IPN, Edifício C, Rua Pedro Nunes, 3030-199, Coimbra, Portugal. Office: UPTEC Mar, Sala F8, Avenida da Liberdade S/N, 4450-718, Matosinhos, Portugal.

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Connected - Quick Facts

Who are Connected's competitors?

Companies similar to Connected include Esat Global, Omnispace, Lumi Space and AST SpaceMobile.

When was Connected founded?

Connected was founded in 2023.

Where is Connected's headquarters located?

Connected's headquarters is located in Coimbra, PT.

How much has Connected raised to-date?

As of Jul 3, 2025, Connected has raised a total of €2M (EUR).

Connected - Classification

Industry
  • Satellites
  • Telecommunications