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Satellite radar startup Kapta Space raises $24 million

Original: Satellite radar tech startup Kapta Space raises $24M from Bill Gates-backed fund and defense investors

Seattle-area satellite radar startup Kapta Space has raised $24 million in new funding. Backers include a fund backed by Bill Gates as well as defense-focused investors, reflecting growing interest in space-based radar technology for both commercial and national security uses. The funding will support development of the company's radar imaging systems as demand for satellite intelligence continues to expand.

Why now: Investor interest in space and defense tech startups is surging, and backing from a Bill Gates-linked fund draws added attention.

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