Good Luck Charlie star Bridgit Mendler has joined the long list of actors and actresses who have pivoted from acting to the corporate world. The list includes the likes of Jessica Alba and Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder, who left Hollywood’s glitz and glam for boardrooms, farms, and other lucrative ventures. Bridgit Mendler, who is known for her role on Disney Channel as Teddy Duncan in Good Luck Charlie, remained active in entertainment, releasing new music and featuring in movies until she suddenly dropped off social media after one last slide of her family post on January 31, 2022, which she captioned, “Been a blur, a blizz, and a blast.”
Where is Bridgit Mendler now?
Clearly, the child star was cooking something even bigger and more impressive behind the scenes, and the first sign was enrolling at MIT and Harvard between 2017 and 2024 before co-founding the now billion-dollar satellite data startup, Northwood Space.
2024 was a bigger year for the actor: she became CEO of Northwood Space and earned a JD from Harvard Law School.
Northwood Space: $2billion valuation
Since Bridgit Mendler founded Northwood Space in 2022, the company has raised over $500 million to develop its technology. Investments have supported innovations such as Portal electronically steered antenna arrays, Prism high-throughput dishes, and advanced software for a shared satellite-to-Earth communications network.
Northwood Space has experienced remarkable growth. The number of operational satellites rose from just under 3,500 in 2020 to over 17,000 by 2026. The company also plans to expand its workforce from 140 employees by hiring 400 more in 2026. A key milestone was raising $375 million at a $2 billion valuation following a Series C funding round, which came after a $100 million Series B in January. This brings Northwood’s total funding to around $511 million.
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