TUSK IC raises €15M to cut the cost of satellite internet
TUSK IC, a semiconductor spin-out from KU Leuven, has closed a €15 million Series A to speed up commercial use of a new type of chip called a beamformer. The company says these chips sit inside flat-panel antennas and electronically steer signals to satellites, which could reduce the cost and power use of high-speed satellite internet delivered to homes and vehicles.
What changed
TUSK IC announced a €15 million Series A funding round to accelerate bringing its standard‑CMOS beamformer chips for Ka‑band satellite communications to market. The funding round was led by Matterwave Ventures, FORWARD.one, and the Flanders Future Tech Fund, with participation from several existing investors.
Key facts
Beamformer chips are small components inside flat-panel antennas. They steer satellite signals electronically rather than with moving parts, which can reduce hardware size and energy use. Ka-band refers to a high-frequency range used for satellite broadband. The focus is on enabling cheaper, more power‑efficient delivery of internet via low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) and medium‑Earth‑orbit (MEO) satellite networks.
Who is affected
Companies building or deploying satellite internet services using Ka-band, including operators of LEO/MEO satellites, could benefit if the technology lowers costs and power requirements. End users in homes or vehicles could see cheaper satellite broadband in the future, depending on product rollout and partnerships with satellite operators.
Practical next steps
Keep an eye on announcements from TUSK IC about product availability and pilot deployments. Watch for updates from the round’s investors about how the funding will accelerate commercialization, manufacturing scale, and partnerships with satellite operators or equipment makers.
Limits and questions
The article summarizes a funding round and the company’s technology claims. It does not provide independent testing results or pricing. Practical impact depends on real-world performance, manufacturing scale, regulatory approvals, and adoption by satellite networks.
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