# Somewear Labs

> Somewear Labs builds satellite-powered hardware and a software-defined network that keep defense, government, and emergency-response teams connected when conventional networks fail. Its pocket-sized devices automatically route mission data across mesh radios and satellite links, integrate with tactical systems like ATAK, and serve users from helicopter paramedics and wildland firefighters to U.S. special operators.

- **Founded:** 2017
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founders:** James Kubik (Co-Founder & CEO), Alan Besquin (Co-Founder & CTO)
- **Team size:** ~47 employees
- **Products:** Hotspot, Node, Horizon, Somewear Grid / ATAK Plugin
- **Notable:** Built one of the world's smallest satellite hotspots integrating with smartphones and cellular networks., Raised $13.7M Series A led by a group of over a dozen current and former CEOs chaired by former AT&T CEO David Dorman., Awarded a $1.8M U.S. Air Force TACFI contract in December 2023.

## Products & services

- **Hotspot** — Narrowband satellite device for asset tracking and connecting isolated personnel; one of the smallest satellite hotspots that pairs with modern smartphones.
- **Node** — Pocket-sized multi-network device that automatically routes data between mesh radios and satellite connectivity based on efficiency and resilience.
- **Horizon** — Multi-network radio for attritable/unmanned operations, enabling LOS and BLOS control, telemetry, and tasking in contested environments.
- **Somewear Grid / ATAK Plugin** — Software-defined network and Android Tactical Awareness Kit plugin delivering low-SWaP situational awareness and bi-directional comms for the last tactical mile of JADC2.

## Achievements

- Built one of the world's smallest satellite hotspots integrating with smartphones and cellular networks.
- Raised $13.7M Series A led by a group of over a dozen current and former CEOs chaired by former AT&T CEO David Dorman.
- Awarded a $1.8M U.S. Air Force TACFI contract in December 2023.
- Adopted across all major U.S. military branches and public-safety agencies.

## Latest updates

- **2023-12** — U.S. Air Force selected Somewear Labs via a $1.8M TACFI contract to maximize interoperability and situational awareness.
- **2023-09** — Featured in Breaking Defense on bringing JADC2 situational awareness to the tactical edge.
- **2023-05** — Introduced Node, an integrated mesh + SATCOM multi-network device.
- **2022-09** — Closed $13.7M Series A funding round.

## Links

- Website: https://somewearlabs.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/somewear-labs
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/somewearlabs
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somewearlabs/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somewearlabs/

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