Last updated 2026-07-20
- Acquired by Ayecka Communication Systems, Jan 2025
- Raised grant, May 2023
Total raised
—
Last: Grant 2023-06
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2007
Headcount
61
HQ
Ra'anana, Israel
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
About
NOVELSAT is an innovator and a leading provider of next-generation content connectivity solutions over satellite. The company designs, develops, and markets innovative and efficient modem, modulator, and demodulator solutions, as well as advanced video processing and content protection technologies. NOVELSAT's offerings are widely used by broadcasters, satellite operators, telecom providers, and government organizations worldwide to optimize satellite bandwidth utilization, enhance content delivery, and reduce operational costs. Their solutions are deployed in over 100 countries, serving diverse markets including broadcast, enterprise, government, and defense.
Funding history · 1 round · — total
2023-05
Grant
Undisclosed
Headcount over time
From 50 (2015-04) to 50 (2026-03) · +0 (+0%) · 52 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is NOVELSAT's current status?
- NOVELSAT was acquired by Ayecka Communication Systems in January 2025.
- When was NOVELSAT founded?
- NOVELSAT was founded in October 2005.
- Where is NOVELSAT's headquarters located?
- NOVELSAT's headquarters is located in Kefar Sava, Center District, Israel.
- How many employees does NOVELSAT have?
- NOVELSAT has 51-200 employees.
- What was NOVELSAT's most recent funding round?
- NOVELSAT received a Grant funding round in June 2023 from Space Florida.
- What is NOVELSAT's primary sector?
- NOVELSAT's primary sector is Aerospace, Defense & HLS.
- Who are the founders of NOVELSAT?
- The founders of NOVELSAT are Avi Barda (CEO) and Baruch Kagan (CTO).
- What technologies does NOVELSAT focus on?
- NOVELSAT focuses on Communications, 5G, and Satellites technologies.
Team · 3
Avi Barda
Founder · Co-CEO
Itzik Wulkan
Founder · Founder & Co-CEO
Nir Barkan
Founder · Founder
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Sub-sectors
Aerospace, Defense & HLSSpace TechCommunication & NavigationMedia & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Engagement & Entertainment
Technologies
Communications5GSatellites
Target customers
Defense, Safety & SecurityNational SecurityMilitaryMedia & EntertainmentMediaSports
Business model
B2B
Highlights
1 PatentsVerified
Tags
entertainmentdual-usecellular-backhaulsatellitesbroadcastingastronauticsastrospacenetwork-managementvsataerospacegovernmententerprise-solutionsmobile-carrierssatcombroadbandwireless-communicationspace-techbroadcastersvideo-contentsatellite-imagerydata-protectionip-backhaul-networksmobile-networks4g-networkstelecommunication-equipmententerprises5g-networkscritical-infastructurestreamingiottelecommunicationottdefensesports
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | novelsat.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/775375 | |
| facebook.com/novelsat.satellite | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCR6f_4qvMKl2x9kFEdztuvg |
Identifiers & details
| Former names | NOVELSAT, AYECKA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Employees (exact) | 61 |
| Status reason | Acquired by Ayecka Communication Systems on Jan 2025 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Ayecka Communication Systems 2025-01
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 10 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | novelsat.com |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 514035005 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2007-10-10 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | yes |
| Last annual report | 2023 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 7 — violation (1), other (1), shares_capital (2), people (3) |
| Registered address | עתירי ידע 15 כפר סבא |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | עדכון הפרה |
| 2025-10-23 | עדכון כתובת ו/או מען דיגיטלי |
| 2026-01-22 | שינוי בהרכב הון - מניות-הפחתת הון מוקצה |
| 2026-01-19 | עדכון דירקטורים-הוספת דירקטור |
| 2026-01-19 | עדכון דירקטורים-הסרת דירקטור |
| 2026-01-18 | עדכון בעלי תפקידים |
| 2026-02-17 | הקצאת מניות |