Israeli satellite communications firm Commcrete has raised a total of $29 million in its recent rounds of fundraising.
The company, backed by Israeli hi-tech pioneer Prof. Amnon Shashua, is set to invest this capital in its global expansion, as well as furthering development on one of its groundbreaking products.
Commcrete's products address longstanding problems in the field of SATCOM (satellite communications), especially on the battlefield and for emergency response teams.
"Our systems address the most pressing problem on the modern battlefield: providing uninterrupted, secure, and simple-to-use communications that span the entire operational spectrum, human and unmanned alike," Commcrete co-founder and CEO Itzik Daniel Michaeli told The Jerusalem Post.
By the company's own observation, battlefield communications have stagnated for years.
"Modern battlefields present some of the harshest communication challenges: forces must operate in forests, mountains, dense urban areas, or under extreme weather, often with no reliable ground infrastructure," Michaeli explained. "In these environments, traditional radios quickly lose range, and legacy satellite systems can’t guarantee coverage without clear skies and careful setup - leaving units cut off at critical moments."
This was precisely what led to Michaeli, a 25-year veteran of elite IDF communications and technology units, to establish Commmcrete, alongside other Israeli comms specialists Michael Mor and Josh Yedidia.
"Commcrete was founded out of a very clear problem we saw in the satellite communications field: the lack of a true tactical SATCOM solution that could guarantee uninterrupted connectivity under any condition," the CEO said.
The limitations of traditional systems
"Traditional systems are either too large, too complex, or too dependent on fragile ground infrastructure – all of which leave defense, rescue, and emergency response forces exposed at the worst possible moments."
To solve this, one would need to be able to develop something lightweight, very compact, without a cumbersome antenna, and able to deliver real-time information without interruption. And over the past two years, Commcrete did exactly that. Their technology has been shown to deliver real-time voice and data communication whether dismounted, in a car, fighter jet, or boat – all without the use of an antenna.
"Our technology is already deployed in multiple parts of the world, supporting critical missions and gaining strong traction with customers who rely on resilient communications," Michaeli said.
"That success is why we raised our recent round: to support rapid growth and meet the accelerating demand in the SATCOM market. We’re now scaling globally, opening offices and a production line in the US, and extending our technology beyond the defense sector to also serve civil markets where reliable communication can make all the difference."
“When lives are on the line, there are no second chances. The system must work flawlessly,” Yedidia said in a statement. “Commcrete is a fusion of advanced satellite engineering, deep-tech software, and real-world operational experience from special forces veterans. Our lifelong knowledge is forged into ultra compact systems that work without compromise. Technologically, our approach isn’t just different, it fills a critical gap no one else has solved until today.”
Commcrete products
Currently, Commcrete has three available products: Flipper, Stardust, and Bittel. Each one focuses on meeting different operational needs. However, all are built to be reliable and easy to use without needing additional infrastructure.
"Flipper is our most battle-proven solution. It transforms any tactical PTT radio into an L-band satellite communicator, while preserving the radio’s native waveform, encryption, and authentication. That means integration is seamless and secure, and suddenly a radio with a few kilometers of coverage can reach across 3,000 km.," Michaeli said.
"Flipper has already been in intensive use for more than two years, with about 1,500 systems sold worldwide to defense and rescue forces. In fact, we’ve had cases where it was the only working link during an emergency - directly enabling lifesaving coordination.
"Flipper ensures that even a standard tactical radio can securely extend its reach across thousands of kilometers, keeping units connected when infrastructure is down."
The next product, Stardust, goes even further, being a multi-channel, tactical satellite transceiver unlike any another, allowing for ease in communication in low bandwidth.
"Stardust enables secure narrowband data services such as text messaging, SOS alerts, location sharing, file transfer, and full PTT voice. It integrates with PCs and Android devices, creating an end-to-end tactical C4I system," Michaeli explained.
"Stardust enables the seamless flow of communications in multiple channels simultaneously for every battlefield need – whether it is intelligence flow, situational awareness, coordination of maneuvers, air and fire support, medical evacuation, logistics, mission updates, and command orders. This connectivity holds across every environment, whether forces are driving, flying, parachuting, diving, or moving on foot through open terrain, mountains, forests, or dense cities. Every mission depends on stable, continuous communication, and Stardust was built to guarantee exactly that."
Both of these products also have potential applications outside the security sector. Flipper, for example, could be used to support disaster response, critical infrastructure operations, and even remote industries like mining or offshore energy.
Stardust, with its capacity for resilient and low-bandwith communication, also has potential use for anyone needing to communicate without readily available infrastructure, such as disaster relief teams and NGOs that work in hard-to-reach areas of the world.
The last and newest product, Bittel, expands on Stardust’s capabilities, providing continuous, secure connectivity in motion while in a more compact form.
"More than just a device, it’s a chipset-based concept designed to integrate with a wide range of platforms," Michaeli said of Bittel, which has yet to officially launch.
"From unmanned aerial, ground, and maritime systems, to commercial vehicles and fleet management solutions, Bittel acts as a satellite gateway that can connect different technologies and partners seamlessly."
Bittel is also anticipated to have use outside of security, with Michaeli predicting it could be used for people traveling far from existing networks or for fleet coordination.
Commcrete further boasts that its products are not only 10 times more effective than alternatives, but that they are also able to keep messages securely encrypted.
In other words, forces and first responders can extend their secure networks instantly from a few kilometers to thousands, with minimal training or additional equipment," Michaeli said.
Seamless integration and unmatched performance
"That combination of seamless integration, unmatched performance, and simplicity in the field is what sets us apart from traditional SATCOM and is why customers are adopting it so quickly."
Following the successful round of funding, Commcrete will also be furthering development on their next projects.
"We're developing new solutions that will leverage additional satellite constellations and multiple frequency bands, giving our customers even greater resilience and flexibility," Michaeli said. "The goal is simple: to ensure that whether in tactical missions or civil operations, our users can depend on uninterrupted connectivity, anywhere in the world."