Spire Global

Spire Global, Inc. is a prominent provider of satellite data services, specializing in space-based data, analytics, and solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Glasgow and Singapore, the company operates one of the world's largest multi-purpose satellite constellations. Spire's product offerings include Spire Sense, which delivers ship tracking data for applications such as illegal fishing detection, trade monitoring, and maritime domain awareness, and Spire Stratus, which provides global weather data. The company enhances its datasets with machine learning and analytics to offer valuable insights for various sectors, including mining, government, and maritime operations. Through subscription-based access to its unique datasets, Spire assists organizations in improving operational efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and making informed decisions to address complex challenges on a global scale.

Leo Basola

CFO

Mawuli Ladzekpo

Managing Director

2 past transactions

exactEarth

Acquisition in 2021
exactEarth Ltd. specializes in providing maritime vessel data for ship tracking and maritime situational awareness solutions globally. The company operates its own satellite constellation to deliver services such as exactAIS, which provides real-time access to automatic identification system (AIS) messages, and exactAIS Archive, which offers historical AIS data. Its product suite includes exactEarth ShipView, a web-based tool for visualizing ship positions, and exactAIS Geospatial Web Services, enabling users to access detailed maritime data. Additionally, exactEarth offers exactAIS Density Maps for vessel pattern analysis and exactTrax to track fishing boats and smaller commercial vessels. The company's solutions cater to various sectors, including defense, search and rescue, fleet management, oil and gas, logistics, and environmental protection. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cambridge, Canada, exactEarth was previously known as COM DEV Space Systems Ltd.

Because Learning

Seed Round in 2015
Because Learning is an educational technology company based in Sandy, Utah, founded in 2012. It offers a unique platform that connects students with space exploration through hands-on learning experiences in STEM education. The company provides tools and resources for educators, enabling students to conduct experiments and collect real-world data from space using various sensors. Their offerings include a space kit that allows classrooms to engage with satellite technology, as well as an open satellite platform that lets users design applications and control onboard cameras for on-demand imaging. Additionally, Because Learning operates an online store selling various educational products, including DemoSats, classroom launch packs, and expansion kits, aimed at enhancing the learning experience.
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