EQT is a global investment organization that invests in various sectors, including digital infrastructure relevant to the space industry. As a private equity firm, EQT recently entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Eutelsat Group's Ground Station Infrastructure Business, which operates a global network of satellite ground stations. This proposed acquisition highlights EQT's interest in the satellite communications sector, particularly in ground station infrastructure that supports connectivity and data transmission between Earth and orbiting satellites. EQT aims to support the Ground Station Business in becoming a leader in the ground station segment through investments in new sites and upgrades. Key partners include Eutelsat Group, and keywords associated with their space activities include satellite ground stations, digital infrastructure, and telecommunications.
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Milbank LLP served as legal counsel to EQT in the Exolaunch acquisition.
EQT plans to support Exolaunch’s international expansion, product innovation, and new service offerings across the space value chain.
EQT plans to support Exolaunch’s expansion of both dedicated and rideshare launch offerings.
EQT’s acquisition of Exolaunch is its first investment in the space sector.
Benchmark led the initial tranche of the Starcloud round with participation from EQT.
Benchmark and EQT co-led the extension tranche of the Starcloud round.
Benchmark led Starcloud’s initial Series A tranche, and EQT Ventures participated in it.
Benchmark led Starcloud’s initial Series A tranche with participation from EQT Ventures.
Benchmark and EQT Ventures co-led Starcloud’s extension round.
Benchmark and EQT Ventures co-led Starcloud’s extension tranche.
EQT initiated negotiations in August 2024 to acquire a majority stake in Eutelsat’s satellite ground infrastructure.
EQT entered negotiations in August 2024 to purchase a majority stake in Eutelsat’s ground infrastructure.
EQT would hold an 80% stake in the new ground infrastructure company while Eutelsat would retain a 20% share and commit to a long-term service agreement as an anchor customer.
Under the planned joint venture, Eutelsat would have owned 20% and EQT would have owned 80% of the ground-segment business.
Eutelsat entered into the deal with EQT in August 2024 to form a joint venture for its network of more than 70 teleports across France, Italy, Madeira, and Mexico.
There have been major announcements in the industry over the past year, including Eutelsat’s ground segment spin-off to Swedish investment firm EQT.