BlackSky

IPO

Space-Based Intelligence via Real Time Low Orbit Satellite Imagery

Public · Herndon, United States · Founded 2013 · $158.1M raised

Headquarters
Herndon, Virginia
Employees
201–500
Founded
2013
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$158.1M
Last Round
$1.2M GrantAug 2025
Rounds
7
Type
Public

Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.

About

BlackSky was founded to dramatically accelerate Earth observation from space for real-time monitoring. The company captures and automatically analyzes up to 15 time-diverse images of a location of interest throughout the day, with tasking in minutes. BlackSky develops software and hardware together for integrated intelligence, emphasizing speed for immediate insights and flexible customized control so organizations can monitor changing operational needs in real time.

Summary

BlackSky is an Artificial Intelligence company based in Herndon, United States, founded in 2013. It has raised $158.1M in total across 7 rounds, most recently a $1.2M Grant round in Aug 2025. Investors include Osprey Technology Acquisition Corp and RRE Ventures.

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Funding & Exit History

GrantSBIR Phase II (USAF)Aug 2025
$1.2M

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