Apex is a satellite manufacturing company based in Los Angeles, specializing in the development and delivery of productized small spacecraft bus platforms. Apex focuses on supplying scalable, off-the-shelf satellite platforms that are standardized for mass production, allowing for rapid deployment and adaptability to various commercial and government needs. Through a product-first approach, Apex platforms are produced at record speed, scale, and quality with the intent to address the biggest bottle-neck in the space industry, the satellite bus platform.
Backed by some of the world’s best investors, such as Andreessen Horowitz, Point72, XYZ, and more, the Apex team brings together a wealth of experience from leading aerospace and deep technology companies, combining expertise in spacecraft design, software development, and scaled production. The team is led by Ian Cinnamon, the CEO and co-founder, who has driven the company’s mission to deliver productized, scalable satellite buses that meet the growing demand from commercial and government customers. Apex’s leadership and engineering talent comes from some of the top names in the aerospace industry, including SpaceX, Rocket Lab, and NASA JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory).
As Apex continues to deliver satellites to orbit, it plans to expand internationally, partnering with US Allies to enable sovereign U.A.E. manufactured and operated satellite constellations. Apex currently is exploring a variety of opportunities with aerospace leaders within the U.A.E. and looks forward to growing its presence in the GCC.
