Last updated 2026-07-24
- Acquired by Aeronautics for $20M, Dec 2007
- Raised grant, Dec 2021
Total raised
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Last: Grant 2022-01
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2005
Headcount
58
HQ
Jerusalem, Israel
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
About
Cielo Inertial Solutions is a leading manufacturer of closed-loop FOG (Fiber Optic Gyroscope) based inertial systems, providing high-performance, reliable, and ITAR-free inertial solutions for defense and commercial operations. The company specializes in reference, control, stabilization, and navigation solutions for applications on land, in the air, at sea, and in space. Cielo is the sole Israeli manufacturer of Closed Loop FOGs, IMUs, GyroCompass, North Finding Systems, and INS, offering both off-the-shelf and custom-tailored solutions. Since January 2014, Cielo Inertial Solutions has been equally owned by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel and Kearfott Corporation of America.
Funding history · 1 round · — total
2021-12
Grant
Undisclosed
Headcount over time
From 43 (2018-10) to 55 (2026-03) · +12 (+28%) · 41 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Cielo Inertial Solutions' primary focus?
- Cielo Inertial Solutions specializes in inertial technology solutions for reference, control, stabilization, and navigation across defense and commercial applications in air, land, sea, and space.
- When was Cielo Inertial Solutions founded?
- Cielo Inertial Solutions was founded in October 2005.
- When was Cielo Inertial Solutions acquired and by whom?
- Cielo Inertial Solutions was acquired by Aeronautics in December 2007.
- Who are the current owners of Cielo Inertial Solutions?
- Since 2014, Cielo Inertial Solutions has been equally owned by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Kearfott Corporation of America.
- How many employees does Cielo Inertial Solutions have?
- Cielo Inertial Solutions has 51–200 employees.
- What type of funding did Cielo Inertial Solutions receive in January 2022?
- In January 2022, Cielo Inertial Solutions received a Grant from BIRD Foundation.
- What are Cielo Inertial Solutions' key product specializations?
- Cielo Inertial Solutions specializes in fiber-optic gyroscopes (FOG), inertial measurement units, and inertial navigation systems, and is a major supplier in Israel for closed-loop FOG sensors.
- Does Cielo Inertial Solutions hold any patents?
- Yes, Cielo Inertial Solutions holds more than 40 patents related to its inertial technology solutions.
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Sub-sectors
Aerospace, Defense & HLSSpace TechCommunication & Navigation
Technologies
SensingVibrationCommunicationsFiber Optics
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAerospaceDefense, Safety & SecurityNational SecurityMilitary
Business model
B2GB2B
Highlights
1 PatentsVerified
Tags
homeland-securitycyber-securitydefensenavigationlaserssensorsaviationunmanned-aerial-systemsdronesunmanned-aerial-vehiclemedical-technologiesspace-techoptronicsmarine
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | cielo-inertial.com/cgi-sys/suspendedpage.cgi |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/1143983 | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UC2onDxJqJPzDZEcifUt_dFg |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Cielo Inertial Solutions Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Former names | Chiaro Networks, Al Cielo Inertial Solutions Ltd. |
| Founded | 2005-10 |
| Employees (exact) | 58 |
| Status reason | Acquired by Aeronautics on Dec, 2007 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Aeronautics 2007-12 $20.0M
Radar intelligence
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | cielo-inertial.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 2 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 514976331 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2013-10-13 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2025 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 3 — annual_report (1), people (2) |
| Registered address | חפצדי נחום 5 ירושלים |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-24 | דו~ח שנתי |
| 2026-03-18 | עדכון דירקטורים-הסרת דירקטור |
| 2026-03-18 | עדכון דירקטורים-הוספת דירקטור |