blackshark.ai
Series A in 2023
Blackshark.ai is a company that specializes in creating a 3D digital twin of Earth by utilizing satellite imagery to extract and reconstruct features in photorealistic detail. Its advanced artificial intelligence platform enables global feature detection with remarkable precision and speed, supporting a range of applications such as geospatial intelligence, autonomous navigation, and urban planning. The patented technology allows for the efficient storage and real-time rendering of vast amounts of data, facilitating powerful visualization and simulation capabilities. With a focus on providing insights into mapping and earth observation, Blackshark.ai serves a diverse clientele worldwide, operating from its offices in Silicon Valley and Graz, Austria, and employing a team of over 100 professionals.
Aurora Insight
Acquisition in 2023
Aurora Insight, Inc., located in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing comprehensive insights into wireless connectivity and radio spectrum. The company offers a dynamic map that serves as a reliable resource for understanding the availability of spectrum and existing wireless infrastructure. By analyzing radio frequency environments, Aurora Insight enables organizations to optimize their wireless deployments and make informed business decisions. Its focus on delivering accurate and detailed information positions it as a key player in the telecommunications industry, addressing the growing need for enhanced connectivity solutions.
blackshark.ai
Venture Round in 2022
Blackshark.ai is a company that specializes in creating a 3D digital twin of Earth by utilizing satellite imagery to extract and reconstruct features in photorealistic detail. Its advanced artificial intelligence platform enables global feature detection with remarkable precision and speed, supporting a range of applications such as geospatial intelligence, autonomous navigation, and urban planning. The patented technology allows for the efficient storage and real-time rendering of vast amounts of data, facilitating powerful visualization and simulation capabilities. With a focus on providing insights into mapping and earth observation, Blackshark.ai serves a diverse clientele worldwide, operating from its offices in Silicon Valley and Graz, Austria, and employing a team of over 100 professionals.
Aurora Insight
Corporate Round in 2022
Aurora Insight, Inc., located in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing comprehensive insights into wireless connectivity and radio spectrum. The company offers a dynamic map that serves as a reliable resource for understanding the availability of spectrum and existing wireless infrastructure. By analyzing radio frequency environments, Aurora Insight enables organizations to optimize their wireless deployments and make informed business decisions. Its focus on delivering accurate and detailed information positions it as a key player in the telecommunications industry, addressing the growing need for enhanced connectivity solutions.
Vricon
Acquisition in 2020
Vricon, Inc. is a provider of advanced 3D geodata and visualization solutions, specializing in the creation of photorealistic 3D products and digital elevation models. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with an additional office in Linköping, Sweden, the company leverages unique 3D modeling algorithms and extensive archives of commercial satellite imagery to deliver accurate and high-resolution geospatial data. Vricon's product offerings include the Vricon 3D Surface Model, Vricon Digital Surface Model, Vricon Point Cloud, and Vricon True Ortho, each designed to meet the needs of intelligence analysis, military operations, telecommunications, and emergency response applications. Additionally, Vricon provides tools such as Vricon Explorer for situational awareness and Vricon CitySuite for urban asset management. The company's solutions emphasize spatial accuracy and are applicable across various sectors, including defense, security, and infrastructure. Vricon operates as a subsidiary of Maxar Technologies Inc. since July 2020.
DigitalGlobe
Acquisition in 2017
DigitalGlobe is a commercial provider of high-resolution earth imagery and geo-spatial services, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Colorado, United States. The company operates a constellation of satellites, including IKONOS, QuickBird, WorldView-1, GeoEye-1, WorldView-2, and WorldView-3, which enable it to capture detailed images of the Earth's surface. DigitalGlobe's imaging services cater to various sectors, including defense and intelligence, public safety, civil agencies, and environmental monitoring. By offering advanced satellite imaging, the company assists in map-making, infrastructure management, and resource exploration, helping clients understand changes on the planet efficiently and effectively.
Orbital Optics
Acquisition in 2007
Orbital Optics specializes in the manufacture and sale of high-resolution optical cameras designed for space missions, catering to both the United Kingdom and international markets. The company focuses on producing compact and affordable space cameras that deliver high-quality images. In addition to its camera manufacturing, Orbital Optics offers consultancy services related to imaging systems and optical payloads, along with access to supporting ground station facilities.