Scottish investors back pioneering firm behind rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink
“Jet Connectivity exemplifies the kind of ambitious, technically brilliant company that this country excels at producing” – Moray Martin, Tricapital Angels
A Scottish investment syndicate is backing a company behind land and sea-based alternatives to Elon Musk’s Starlink system, bringing 5G communications to ultra-remote sites.
Jet Connectivity has secured £1.2 million in a funding round that was led by Borders-based Tricapital Angels, with participation from private investors and The FSE Group. It comes at a time of increasing global focus on national resilience, secure communications infrastructure and sovereign capability across critical sectors.
Jet Connectivity has developed land and sea-based alternatives to satellite networks such as Starlink and brings secure, high-bandwidth communications to offshore, coastal and ultra-remote sites anywhere on the planet.
The investment will enable the company to rapidly scale its operations throughout 2026 and meet accelerating demand for its secure sovereign 5G network systems.
The new funding will accelerate commercial roll-out of the firm’s fixed and buoy-mounted 5G platforms, which are scheduled for use in the Highlands and the North Sea.
Over the next 12 months, the company will look to establish a manufacturing facility in Scotland to meet growing international demand for the technology. Jet is based in the West Midlands but has been working out of Dundee and is understood to be eyeing Aberdeen for a potential base.
Moray Martin, chief executive of Tricapital Angels, said: “Jet Connectivity exemplifies the kind of ambitious, technically brilliant company that this country excels at producing.
“They combine deep technical expertise with a strong commercial focus, creating solutions that extend 5G access to areas where conventional networks cannot reach. This fast-moving, innovative, and rapidly scaling company is an excellent fit for the Tricapital Angels portfolio. Equally, the expertise we bring to support their ambitions highlights the strength, value and partnership ethos we bring to our portfolio companies.”
James Thomas, chief executive of Jet Connectivity, said: “This investment marks a pivotal moment in our journey. With the support of Tricapital Angels and FSE we are now positioned to meet the rapidly evolving requirements of organisations operating in complex and infrastructure-constrained environments.
“Our sovereign 5G networks are designed to provide the ultimate in secure, high-speed connectivity for those operating in the most challenging environments.”
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