Pixxel Launches US Subsidiary Pixxel Federal to Pursue Government Contracts
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Khushi Jain
- October 30, 2026
Bengaluru-based spacetech startup Pixxel announced on October 29, 2026, that it has established a dedicated US subsidiary, Pixxel Federal, to pursue contracts with American government agencies.
The new subsidiary will provide earth-observation data, satellite systems and analytics services to US civilian, defence and intelligence agencies. Pixxel also plans to establish an office near Washington, DC, to operate closer to its government customers.
The announcement follows Pixxel’s $100 Mn Series C funding round in September 2026, co-led by Singapore’s Temasek and UK-based Seraphim. According to the company, it was India’s largest spacetech funding round.
The investment increased Pixxel’s total funding from approximately $95 Mn to $195 Mn.
Pixxel Federal to Target US Defence and Intelligence Agencies
Pixxel Federal will focus on supplying earth-observation data, satellite systems and analytics to US government organisations.
The subsidiary will serve civilian, defence and intelligence agencies, building on Pixxel’s existing government contracts in the United States.
The company plans to open an office near Washington, DC, to strengthen its presence in the US government market and maintain closer contact with potential customers.
Allyson Jenkins has been appointed chief executive of Pixxel Federal.
Jenkins has led Pixxel’s US government business since January 2025 and brings 17 years of experience in US geospatial intelligence.
The new subsidiary will operate with an existing team that already manages Pixxel’s government contracts in the country.
Pixxel’s Existing Contracts With NASA and NRO
Pixxel Federal’s operations will build on the company’s existing relationships with US government agencies.
These include an earth-science data agreement with NASA and a five-year contract with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), the US agency responsible for reconnaissance satellites.
Pixxel’s relationship with the NRO dates back to March 2023, when the company announced its agreement with the agency.
These existing agreements provide a foundation for Pixxel Federal as the company expands its presence in the US government market.
Pixxel Raised $100 Mn in Series C Funding in September 2026
Pixxel’s US expansion follows its $100 Mn Series C funding round in September 2026.
The investment was co-led by Singapore’s Temasek and UK-based Seraphim, according to the company’s official funding announcement.
Pixxel described the investment as India’s largest spacetech funding round.
The funding nearly doubled the company’s total capital raised, increasing it from approximately $95 Mn to $195 Mn.
The establishment of Pixxel Federal follows this fundraising as the company expands its government-facing operations in the United States.
Pixxel Also Working on India’s 12-Satellite Earth-Observation Fleet
Alongside its US government business, Pixxel is participating in India’s domestic space infrastructure development.
Through IN-SPACe, India’s space regulator, the company is working on the country’s first public-private fleet of 12 earth-observation satellites.
The project forms part of Pixxel’s operations in India while its new US subsidiary pursues opportunities with American civilian, defence and intelligence agencies.
Pixxel is therefore developing government-related space projects in both countries.
The establishment of Pixxel Federal gives the company a dedicated US entity to manage and pursue government contracts, supported by its existing relationships with NASA and the NRO.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is Pixxel Federal?
Pixxel Federal is a dedicated US subsidiary of Bengaluru-based spacetech company Pixxel, established to pursue US government contracts.
2. Who is the CEO of Pixxel Federal?
Allyson Jenkins is the chief executive of Pixxel Federal. She has led Pixxel’s US government business since January 2025.
3. How much funding did Pixxel raise in September 2026?
Pixxel raised $100 Mn in Series C funding, co-led by Temasek and Seraphim, taking its total funding to approximately $195 Mn.
4. Which US government agencies has Pixxel worked with?
Pixxel has existing agreements with NASA and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
5. How many satellites is Pixxel developing under India’s public-private project?
Pixxel is working on India’s first public-private fleet of 12 earth-observation satellites through IN-SPACe.
