Transcelestial, backed by $24M, aims to use lasers for internet connectivity in remote areas.

Rajat Jha, a 36-year-old former banker turned entrepreneur, founded Transcelestial to develop a laser-based communication network aimed at improving internet accessibility in remote and less developed areas. The startup, backed by $24 million in funding, plans to use lasers to transmit data between satellites, cell towers, and poles, potentially replacing undersea cables. Partners like Airbus Ventures support Jha's vision to create a more reliable and accessible internet infrastructure.

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