# Reflect Orbital

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/reflect-orbital

- Industry: Renewable Energy
- Headquarters: Los Angeles, US
- Website: www.reflectorbital.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $35M
- Latest round: Series A (Apr 29, 2025)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in the US, Reflect Orbital specializes in innovative solar energy solutions, utilizing space-based mirrors to capture sunlight and direct it to Earth, providing a sustainable energy source that operates beyond daylight hours.Reflect Orbital was founded in 2021 in Los Angeles, US, and focuses on solar energy technology. The firm has successfully completed 1 deal, with its most recent funding round occurring on September 24, 2024. The company raised USD 6.5 mn in Seed funding led by Sequoia Capital, with additional participation from Starship Ventures and Winklevoss Capital. The CEO is Ben Nowack and the founder is Tristan Semmelhack.Reflect Orbital's core offering revolves around an innovative technology designed to harness solar energy through space-based mirrors. The company captures sunlight in space and directs it to Earth, effectively providing a sustainable energy source that can operate even after daylight has ended. This advanced method of energy collection aims to address global energy demands by offering a solution that leverages the Sun's immense potential, which contains 24 trillion times more energy than currently consumed by humanity. The primary end users of Reflect Orbital's technology include businesses and municipalities seeking renewable energy solutions, as well as industries concentrated in regions with high energy needs such as North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. By catering to a diverse clientele, Reflect Orbital positions itself to play a pivotal role in the transition towards a solar-powered future.Reflect Orbital operates on a revenue model that includes a combination of partnerships, business-to-business contracts, and potential subscription services for energy delivery. By establishing collaborations with energy suppliers and municipalities, the company facilitates transactions that provide its solar energy solutions directly to clients. Municipalities might engage in agreements to receive a consistent energy supply, while businesses could enter into contracts for tailored energy solutions based on their consumption needs. The transactional framework may involve tiered pricing plans that adjust according to usage levels or contract lengths. Reflect Orbital’s flagship service centers around its innovative solar energy technology, which is designed to deliver reliable energy, further solidifying its position within the renewable energy market. In May 2025, the company raised USD 20 million in series A funding led by Lux Capital, with participation from Starship Ventures and Sequoia Capital.  The company is focused on launching new products and plans to enter additional markets, enhancing its reach within the renewable energy sector. The company will use the May 2025 funding to accelerate the development of its satellite constellation to supply sunlight on demand.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Apr 29, 2025, $29M — Hong Shan, Lux Capital, Starship Ventures
- Seed, Sep 24, 2024, $6.5M — Hong Shan, Winklevoss Capital, Starship Ventures

## Investors

- Hong Shan — Seed, Series A
- Winklevoss Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/winklevoss-capital) — Seed
- Starship Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/starship-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Lux Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lux-capital) — Series A