GILT

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd

A maker of satellite broadband equipment, Gilat builds the ground hardware — modems, antennas, and network systems like its SkyEdge platform — that connect planes, ships, and remote sites to the internet via satellite. Founded in 1987 by five engineers who met during military service in Israel, the company's name is a mashup of the founders' surnames, including Yoel Gat and the Levinberg brothers. Its gear powers in-flight Wi-Fi and maritime connectivity for service providers around the world.