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Hubble opens its satellite Bluetooth network and raises $200M at a $1.6B valuation

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5 min read · 24 September 2026

Hubble Network opened its satellite network to any Bluetooth device on September 23 and raised a $200 million Series C at a $1.6 billion valuation, betting that a firmware update can replace a cellular modem in millions of trackers and sensors.

Summary

Any Bluetooth Low Energy device can now reach Hubble's satellites after a firmware update
The $200M Series C was led by Smith Point Capital and values Hubble at $1.6 billion
More than 500,000 devices are already on Hubble's terrestrial network
Hubble plans a 60-satellite constellation by 2030

Sources (4)

hubble.com/news/hubble-network-opens-satellite-coverage-to-all-bluetooth-devices-raises-200-million-series-c-at-1.6-billion-valuation
www.geekwire.com/2026/hubble-network-raises-200m-to-reach-1-6-billion-valuation-as-startup-expands-satellite-bluetooth-network
finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/satellite-bluetooth-startup-hubble-network-181708974.html
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-23/startup-hubble-reaches-unicorn-status-for-space-based-bluetooth

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