What is Orbital Insight?
Orbital Insight provides a self-service analytics platform that empowers organizations to understand global events and changes occurring on and to the Earth. Its sophisticated geospatial intelligence solutions are utilized by a diverse clientele, including major corporations like Unilever and RBC Capital Markets, as well as governmental bodies such as The World Bank and the U.S. Department of Defense. These entities leverage Orbital Insight's platform to enhance business decision-making, optimize supply chains for sustainability, and bolster national security capabilities through actionable insights derived from satellite imagery and other geospatial data.
How much funding has Orbital Insight raised?
Orbital Insight has raised a total of $132.4M across 6 funding rounds:
Series A
$8.7M
Series B
$20M
Series C
$50M
Series D
$50M
Debt
$2M
Debt
$1.7M
Series A (2015): $8.7M with participation from Citizen.vc, Lux Capital, Google Ventures, and Steamboat Ventures
Series B (2016): $20M led by GV, Lux Capital, Steamboat Ventures, In-Q-Tel, and Bloomberg
Series C (2017): $50M supported by GV, Itochu Corporation, Lux Capital, Steamboat Ventures, Geodesic Capital, Intellectus Partners, Balyasny Asset Management, and Envision Ventures
Series D (2019): $50M featuring GV, Lux Capital, Clearvision Ventures, Tech Pioneers Fund, Steamboat Ventures, Geodesic Capital, Intellectus Partners, Goldman Sachs, Bunge Ventures Ltd, Chevron, SKY Perfect JSAT, and Invicta Growth
Debt (2020): $2M backed by PPP
Debt (2021): $1.7M with participation from PPP
Key Investors in Orbital Insight
GV
GV is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 that invests across multiple stages and sectors. The company focuses on enterprise solutions, life sciences, consumer products, and frontier technology innovations. GV operates globally with presence across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, providing financial backing to promising startups and growth-stage businesses. The firm maintains a diverse investment portfolio spanning technology, healthcare, and various other industries.
Lux Capital
Lux Capital is a New York based venture capital firm that raises dedicated funds to invest in earlystage and growthstage companies at the intersection of science and technology, backing founders in frontier areas such as AI, robotics, space, defense, biotechnology, and advanced materials from seed through IPO or acquisition.
Steamboat Ventures
Steamboat Ventures, founded in 2000, focuses on helping young companies become market leaders. They invest in early to growth stage companies within the technology, media, and consumer sectors. The firm is dedicated to creating lasting value in each of its investments. Their approach emphasizes a commitment to nurturing and supporting the growth of their portfolio companies.
What's next for Orbital Insight?
With its substantial enterprise-level funding and recent strategic investment, Orbital Insight is well-positioned for accelerated growth and innovation. The company's trajectory suggests a focus on expanding its platform's capabilities, deepening its market penetration in critical sectors like defense, sustainability, and enterprise intelligence, and potentially exploring new frontiers in AI-driven geospatial analysis. This sustained financial backing indicates strong investor confidence in Orbital Insight's mission to provide unparalleled understanding of our planet through data.
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