TRL11

TRL11

Provides OSAM, LEO satellite ops services

Overview

TRL11 provides end-to-end space-tech capabilities for satellite operations, including On Orbit Service, Assembly and Manufacturing (OSAM), plus launch, deployment, and operation of Low Earth Orbit satellite constellations. Sensor fusion combines data from multiple sensors to improve situational awareness, while compact, powerful communication hardware enables efficient ground and inter-satellite links; next-generation batteries and management systems power satellites more safely and efficiently. The company differentiates itself by offering an integrated suite that covers launch through on-orbit work, with in-house sensor fusion, communications hardware, and power systems for both maintenance and constellation operation. Its goal is to enable scalable, safe satellite missions by providing the tools, systems, and services needed to build, repair, operate, and power satellites and their networks.

About TRL11

Simplify's Rating
Why TRL11 is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Robotics & Automation

Hardware

Aerospace

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$5M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • TRL11’s website was updated August 10, 2026, signaling active commercial momentum.
  • Vast keeps TRL11 on Haven-1, its first commercial space-station video supplier.
  • A 2025 Air Force SBIR Phase II funds TRL11 through November 23, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • TRL11 still relies on a $3 million 2023 pre-seed round for runway.
  • Portal’s Q4 2026 launch and Vast’s integration expose TRL11 to mission-failure headlines.
  • One failed orbital video demo ends TRL11’s credibility in safety-critical defense procurement.

What makes TRL11 unique

  • TRL11 ships AI-enabled full-motion video payloads for RPO, SDA, and mission assurance.
  • Starris partnered with TRL11 on dual-use RPO plus space-domain-awareness cameras in June 2026.
  • Portal selected TRL11 for Starburst-1, flying edge-processed video on Transporter-18 in Q4 2026.

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Funding

Total Funding

$5M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$2M
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$2M
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$2.3M
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$3M
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Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Stock Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

4%
Yahoo Finance
Feb 29th, 2024
SEVEN COMPANIES JOIN CATALYST ACCELERATOR'S SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS COHORT

The Program Hosts Its 13th Accelerator Space Domain Awareness Catalyst Accelerator's 13th Cohort Colorado Springs, Colorado, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Catalyst Accelerator is excited to announce the selection of seven outstanding small businesses with innovative, complementary tech solutions. These companies will come together from across the globe to participate in the Accelerator’s 13th cohort focused on Space Domain Awareness. The Catalyst Accelerator, powered by the Air Force Res

Benzinga
Jun 12th, 2023
TRL11, Inc. adds renowned NASA Space Imaging Expert and nasa/lockheed Martin executive to its management team

TRL11, Inc., a pioneering company at the forefront of space video technology, announces the addition of two new executive team members, Rodney Grubbs and Vijay Shravah, to its management team.

Orange County Business Journal
Jun 12th, 2023
Satellite Video Company TRL11 Raises $3M+

TRL11 Inc., an Irvine-based maker of video and monitoring products for satellites, said last month it raised over $3 million in pre-seed funding.

VCNewsDaily
May 24th, 2023
Trl11 Closes $3M Pre-Seed Funding

TRL11 Closes $3M Pre-Seed Funding Back to HomeIRVINE, CA, TRL11, Inc. announced that it has closed a pre-seed funding round of over $3 million.TRL11, Inc. announced that it has closed a pre-seed funding round of over $3 million. BoostVC led $3M+ round, with participation from Wonder Ventures, Anorak Ventures, Geek Ventures, Space Cadets, and several angel investors including Max Haot, founder of Launcher.TRL11, Inc. designs and manufactures state-of-the-art full motion video solutions and the supporting subsystems for aerospace applications. Headquartered in Irvine, CA, the company was started in 2022 and launched the first prototypes to orbit in less than a year

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