Northwood Space

[PRIVATE]

Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: El Segundo, California · Est. 2022 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments

New deployment

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Northwood Space: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $130.0M raised. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

including USD 100M Series B (Jan 2026) led by Washington Harbour Partners and a16z. USD 49.8M U.S. Space Force contract for Satellite Control Network augmentation. Manufacturing at 35,000 sq ft facility in Torrance.

Headquarters

El Segundo, California

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Space infrastructure company building a Global ground station network powered by phased array technology. Founded 2022 by Bridgit Mendler (CEO), Griffin Cleverly, and Shaurya Luthra in El Segundo, CA. Portal phased array supports 8-12 simultaneous satellite links. USD 142M total funding including USD 100M Series B (Jan 2026) led by Washington Harbour Partners and a16z. USD 49.8M U.S. Space Force contract for Satellite Control Network augmentation. Manufacturing at 35,000 sq ft facility in Torrance.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 82.0%

Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $130M raised and recent funding activity. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.

Key Facts

Funding$136M total ($100M Series B)
Ground Stations6 operational, 12+ by end 2026

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Northwood Space.

Leadership & Founders

2 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Bridgit Mendlersecondary-verified

CEO & Co-founder

Founding Team

Bridgit Mendler[Founder]

cofounder

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Northwood Space - 2 deploymentsNorthwood Space

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

2 entries

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

13 entries
What is Northwood Space?

Space infrastructure company building a Global ground station network powered by phased array technology. Founded 2022 by Bridgit Mendler (CEO), Griffin Cleverly, and Shaurya Luthra in El Segundo, CA. Portal phased array supports 8-12 simultaneous satellite links. USD 142M total funding including USD 100M Series B (Jan 2026) led by Washington Harbour Partners and a16z. USD 49.8M U.S. Space Force contract for Satellite Control Network augmentation. Manufacturing at 35,000 sq ft facility in Torrance.

What does Northwood Space make?

Northwood Space has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Prism Phased Array Antenna (Northwood Space builds physical robots).

Is Northwood Space publicly traded?

No. Northwood Space is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Northwood Space?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Northwood Space building in the same form factors include Impulse Space, AstroForge, Astrobotic Technology, China National Space Administration.

Who is the CEO of Northwood Space?

Bridgit Mendler is the ceo of Northwood Space, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Northwood Space?

Northwood Space is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $130M in disclosed funding.

Where is Northwood Space headquartered?

Northwood Space is headquartered in El Segundo, California, USA.

How much funding has Northwood Space raised?

Northwood Space has raised approximately $130M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns Northwood Space?

Northwood Space is privately held and venture-backed ($130M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does Northwood Space operate robots?

Northwood Space operates 2 verified deployments, including at Multi-site, 2 continents, El Segundo, California, USA.

How many robots has Northwood Space deployed?

DEPLOY has 2 verified Northwood Space deployments on record at sites including Multi-site, 2 continents, El Segundo, California, USA. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Northwood Space a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Northwood Space ranks in roughly the top 18% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Northwood Space safe?

Northwood Space has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.