UNIVITY, a global operator of space-based connectivity services, has raised €27 million in a funding round backed by Blast, Expansion, and the Deeptech 2030 fund managed by Bpifrance as part of France 2030, along with two family offices.
The funding will support the completion of the company’s uniShape VLEO 5G demonstration program, the development of a differentiated offering for telecom operators, the expansion of its team, and preparations for industrial and commercial scale-up beginning in 2028.
UNIVITY is positioning itself at the intersection of terrestrial and space networks, targeting a market expected to reach tens of billions of euros by 2030. The company aims to provide telecom operators with an alternative to vertically integrated models by enabling them to maintain control over their space-based connectivity services.
The company’s approach is built on two core technologies. First, it operates in Very Low Earth Orbit, which enables lower latency, improved performance for devices such as smartphones and connected vehicles, and faster atmospheric disintegration of satellites at end of life. Second, it leverages telecom operators’ existing 5G spectrum, allowing seamless integration with current mobile networks and enabling continuous 5G non-terrestrial network services without relying on congested frequency bands.
Through this strategy, UNIVITY is developing a shared, neutral space infrastructure designed for telecom operators, allowing them to commercialize space-based connectivity in the same way they do terrestrial networks.
A key component of this vision is the uniShape program, which will serve as a VLEO-based 5G NTN demonstrator developed with support from CNES. The program includes launching two satellites to validate end-to-end high-throughput connectivity and direct-to-smartphone communication capabilities. This milestone is expected to pave the way for the company’s future uniSky commercial constellation.
Beyond the demonstration phase, the company is moving into industrialization and commercial deployment, with hiring underway across engineering, industrialization, and business development as it prepares for its planned scale-up in 2028.
UNIVITY also emphasizes its role in strengthening connectivity resilience, expanding coverage to rural and remote areas, and supporting European sovereignty in telecommunications infrastructure.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are building the reference space infrastructure designed for telecom operators, covering the full range of connectivity needs — from ultra-high-speed broadband to direct-to-smartphone connectivity. The convergence between terrestrial and space networks is inevitable. Our ambition is to enable operators to leverage space as a natural extension of their terrestrial 5G networks, combining performance, competitiveness, and sovereignty.”
Charles Delfieux, Founder And CEO, UNIVITY
“UNIVITY represents an exceptional opportunity to support a breakthrough innovation that is rethinking space connectivity infrastructure. With this Series A, we are strengthening our commitment to enabling telecom operators to capture this strategic market while addressing the challenges of sustainable space usage.”
Charles Beigbeder, Co-founder, Expansion
“We are delighted to continue supporting UNIVITY, whose globally impactful innovations in VLEO and 5G NTN spectrum are critical to enabling telecom operators to remain competitive and independent in the space connectivity market. This investment fully addresses national and European sovereignty challenges in connectivity, which are at the core of our investment thesis.”
Stéphane Lefevre-Sauli, Senior Investment Director, Bpifrance
“UNIVITY is not just innovating—it is redefining the architecture of global communications. By positioning space as the natural extension of terrestrial networks, the company is already establishing itself as a pivotal player in the sector. At Blast, we support those who have the boldness and operational excellence required to build the industrial champions of tomorrow.”
Anthony Bourbon, Founder, Blast Club
