Orbital Insight

Acquired

Transforming aerial imagery into actionable information

Palo Alto, United States · Founded 2013 · $74.0M raised

Employees
51–200
Founded
2013
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$74.0M
Last Round
$1000K GrantSep 2021
Rounds
4
Acquired by
Privateer Space, Inc.May 2024

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About

Orbital Insight was a Palo Alto-based geospatial analytics company that applied machine learning and computer vision to satellite, drone, and aerial imagery combined with smartphone geolocation data to extract actionable insights about economic, environmental, and societal trends. Clients included hedge funds, insurance companies, government agencies, and energy companies who used the platform to track oil storage levels, monitor retail foot traffic, assess natural disaster damage, and conduct strategic defense intelligence. The company raised $132 million from investors including Sequoia Capital, GV, and In-Q-Tel before being acquired by Privateer Space in 2024.

Summary

Orbital Insight is an Artificial Intelligence company based in Palo Alto, United States, founded in 2013. It has raised $74.0M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $1000K Grant round in Sep 2021.

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Funding & Exit History

AcquisitionMay 2024

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Funding: Series B through Grant. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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