About RBC Signals
RBC Signals sells satellite operators access to a network of ground stations. The stations track spacecraft in low Earth orbit and carry real-time communication with them. The service covers individual spacecraft as well as whole constellations.
The company is based in Redmond, Washington. Ron Faith is president and chief executive officer. Christopher Richins is founder and chief strategy officer. On August 13, 2026, RBC Signals announced that Blue Origin had picked it to support a global ground station buildout.
Funding Rounds (SEC Form D)
| First sale | Filed with SEC | Amount sold | Investors | Avg. check | Terms | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 | $10,025,000fully sold | 7 | $1.4M | EquityRule 506(b) | Form D ↗ |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Apr 20, 2021 | $1,205,000fully sold | 15 | $80,333 | EquityRule 506(b) | Form D ↗ |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Mar 9, 2017 | $1,948,737fully sold | 26 | $74,951 | EquityRule 506(b) | Form D ↗ |
| Total, three offerings | $13,178,737 | |||||
First sale is the date the first investor in the offering committed to invest. Companies must file Form D within 15 days of that date, so filing dates run later.
Why Investors Backed RBC Signals
RBC Signals sells satellite operators access to ground stations that track spacecraft in low Earth orbit. The Redmond, Washington company was founded by Christopher Richins. Ron Faith is its president and chief executive officer. Bee Partners backs the company.
What the product does
The network serves satellites in sun synchronous and mid-latitude orbits. RBC Signals offers links in every major frequency band. It builds the network from stations the company owns and stations that partners own.
Progress so far
On September 30, 2026, the company posted that it and Cailabs would explore global access to optical ground station services.
Who backs it
Bee Partners lists RBC Signals in its portfolio at the seed stage. Bee Partners puts the company's funding to date at $5 million. RBC Signals has also closed a $1.2 million funding round.
We wrote this summary from public statements by RBC Signals and its investors. It is not investment advice.
RBC Signals in the News
Leadership Team
Executive officers and directors listed on RBC Signals's Form D filed Oct 28, 2026.
Earlier filings also listed Garrett Goldberg (director, last listed Apr 2021).