Quilty Analytics

Quilty Space, formerly Quilty Analytics, is an independent space market research and investment advisory firm founded in 2017 by Chris Quilty — a former Raymond James managing director and widely followed satellite equity research analyst who covered publicly traded satellite operators and equipment manufacturers for over two decades before launching the boutique firm. The Tampa, Florida company rebranded from Quilty Analytics to Quilty Space in 2022 to reflect its expanded scope beyond purely financial analysis.

Quilty's core output is institutional-grade intelligence: tracking LEO constellation economics, GEO transponder pricing trends, launch market dynamics, spectrum regulatory developments, and M&A transaction multiples across the satellite and space industries. The annual State of the Satellite Industry Report (co-produced with the Satellite Industry Association) tracks global satellite revenue — a $300B+ industry spanning communications, EO, navigation, and meteorology — and is a reference document for investors and policymakers worldwide. The SpaceBriefing newsletter provides continuous deal flow and market analysis to a subscriber base of investors, operators, and executives.

The firm's advisory practice handles financial due diligence for PE/VC investors evaluating space company acquisitions, strategic advisory for satellite operators restructuring their fleet or entering new markets, and expert witness services in regulatory proceedings. Quilty's client base spans investment funds, satellite operators, ground equipment manufacturers, and launch providers requiring independent analysis without the conflicts of interest inherent in bank-affiliated research or trade association publications.

The boutique model — approximately 10-15 analysts without operator advertising dependencies — differentiates Quilty from larger consultancies. Competitors include Northern Sky Research/Analysys Mason (Cambridge MA), Euroconsult (Paris), Novaspace, and Bryce Space and Technology. Quilty co-produces the Satellite Finance conference, bringing together senior bankers, investors, and operators annually.