Promus Ventures

Founded in 2012, Promus Ventures is a Chicago-based venture capital firm with additional offices in San Francisco and Luxembourg. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on deep-tech software and hardware companies led by visionary founding teams. It typically invests between $0.5 million to $1 million globally, with a primary focus on the United States, UK, Germany, Finland, and New Zealand.

Mike Collett

Managing Partner

Pierre Festal

Partner

Estelle Godard

Vice President

Kateryna Lopatynska

Administrative and Operations Associate

Matt Martorello

Venture Partner

William Merchantz

Venture Partner

Maria Juesas Portole

Principal

Past deals in Geospatial

SatSure

Series A in 2024
SatSure is a decision analytics company that uses satellites, machine learning, and big data analytics to address sustainability challenges at the intersection of food, water, and energy security. It provides a satellite data analytics platform that delivers decision intelligence from space for global sustainability initiatives. Its offerings include high-resolution remote sensing, machine learning-powered insights, and multi-sector geospatial analytics, enabling financial institutions, infrastructure planners, and disaster management agencies to make timely, informed decisions with location-specific intelligence.

Wakeo

Venture Round in 2023
Wakeo offers a software-as-a-service platform that provides real-time visibility and predictive insights for transport flows across sea, air, and road. The platform unifies multiple transport partners into a single system, connecting to trucks via embedded GPS and IoT data, and uses satellite information and machine learning to adjust arrival estimates dynamically and issue alerts for proactive planning. This enables shippers and forwarders to track shipments end to end, anticipate delays, and improve customer experience and operational performance, turning supply chains from reactive to proactive.

SatSure

Series A in 2023
SatSure is a decision analytics company that uses satellites, machine learning, and big data analytics to address sustainability challenges at the intersection of food, water, and energy security. It provides a satellite data analytics platform that delivers decision intelligence from space for global sustainability initiatives. Its offerings include high-resolution remote sensing, machine learning-powered insights, and multi-sector geospatial analytics, enabling financial institutions, infrastructure planners, and disaster management agencies to make timely, informed decisions with location-specific intelligence.

Swift Navigation

Series D in 2022
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.

ICEYE

Series D in 2022
ICEYE is a Finnish company that operates a large synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation to provide near real-time Earth observation data. Its radar imagery works in all weather and at any time, independent of daylight, enabling monitoring and mapping for insurance, disaster response, maritime surveillance, and defense. Customers use ICEYE data to assess flood and wildfire risks, track storm impacts, monitor crops, detect oil spills, monitor sea ice and port activity, and support search-and-rescue operations and security missions. Founded in 2014 and based in Espoo, Finland, ICEYE enables decision-makers to observe areas of interest globally and rapidly respond to events with satellite imagery.

Wakeo

Series A in 2021
Wakeo offers a software-as-a-service platform that provides real-time visibility and predictive insights for transport flows across sea, air, and road. The platform unifies multiple transport partners into a single system, connecting to trucks via embedded GPS and IoT data, and uses satellite information and machine learning to adjust arrival estimates dynamically and issue alerts for proactive planning. This enables shippers and forwarders to track shipments end to end, anticipate delays, and improve customer experience and operational performance, turning supply chains from reactive to proactive.

Earth AI

Seed Round in 2021
Earth AI is an AI-powered mineral exploration company that develops software and services to locate mineralization in greenfield and remote areas lacking prior geological data. Its platform analyzes satellite, geophysical, and geochemical data to auto-generate geological maps and provides location targeting suggestions to geologists, helping to predict ore locations and guide drilling decisions. The company operates as a vertically integrated explorer focused on metals such as copper, lead, zinc, nickel, cobalt, vanadium and rare earths, with a business model that combines predictive targeting with exploration execution. Founded in 2016 and based in Parramatta, Australia, Earth AI aims to improve discovery chances while reducing exploration risk and costs.

Ellipsis Drive

Seed Round in 2021
Ellipsis Drive is a web-based platform enabling professionals to activate, manage, and share spatial data in under 10 minutes. It facilitates collaboration between producers, users, and owners of spatial data across organizations by providing a license-free, plug-and-play solution that ensures full ownership of shared data.

ICEYE

Series C in 2020
ICEYE is a Finnish company that operates a large synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation to provide near real-time Earth observation data. Its radar imagery works in all weather and at any time, independent of daylight, enabling monitoring and mapping for insurance, disaster response, maritime surveillance, and defense. Customers use ICEYE data to assess flood and wildfire risks, track storm impacts, monitor crops, detect oil spills, monitor sea ice and port activity, and support search-and-rescue operations and security missions. Founded in 2014 and based in Espoo, Finland, ICEYE enables decision-makers to observe areas of interest globally and rapidly respond to events with satellite imagery.

Aurora Insight

Series A in 2019
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.

Cape Analytics

Series B in 2018
Cape Analytics develops a platform leveraging AI, geospatial imagery, computer vision, and machine learning to instantly extract property data. This enables insurance companies to assess properties accurately during underwriting, replacing the need for on-site inspections.

ICEYE

Series B in 2018
ICEYE is a Finnish company that operates a large synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation to provide near real-time Earth observation data. Its radar imagery works in all weather and at any time, independent of daylight, enabling monitoring and mapping for insurance, disaster response, maritime surveillance, and defense. Customers use ICEYE data to assess flood and wildfire risks, track storm impacts, monitor crops, detect oil spills, monitor sea ice and port activity, and support search-and-rescue operations and security missions. Founded in 2014 and based in Espoo, Finland, ICEYE enables decision-makers to observe areas of interest globally and rapidly respond to events with satellite imagery.

Enview

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2015, Enview develops an AI-based platform that automates geospatial big data analysis for the energy industry. It enhances pipeline and powerline safety, reliability, and compliance by predicting and preventing threats through advanced analytics, remote sensing, and GIS visualizations.

Swift Navigation

Series B in 2017
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.

Cape Analytics

Series A in 2016
Cape Analytics develops a platform leveraging AI, geospatial imagery, computer vision, and machine learning to instantly extract property data. This enables insurance companies to assess properties accurately during underwriting, replacing the need for on-site inspections.

Swift Navigation

Series A in 2015
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.

Spire Global

Series B in 2015
Spire Global, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Glasgow and Singapore, specializes in satellite data services. The company offers two primary data services: Spire Sense, which provides ship tracking data for applications such as illegal fishing monitoring, trade analysis, and maritime domain awareness; and Spire Stratus, which delivers global weather data. Additionally, Spire Global provides machine learning and analytics tools to enhance vessel detection and information gathering. Its clients include mining companies, government authorities, port operators, and those involved in arctic shipping routes.

Mapbox

Series B in 2015
Mapbox Inc. operates a robust mapping platform that creates and publishes custom maps for mobile and web applications. Founded in 2010 and based in Washington, D.C., the company provides essential infrastructure for businesses across various industries, including logistics, real estate, insurance, and transportation. Mapbox offers a suite of products, including APIs for directions and geocoding, mobile SDKs, and advanced data services that enable enterprises to analyze data, visualize properties, and enhance navigation. With over 4 million registered developers and a significant share of Fortune 500 companies utilizing its services, Mapbox stands out for its flexibility, security, and compliance with privacy standards. The platform is designed to empower location-aware applications, offering tools that support real-time map updates, routing engines, and traffic-aware travel times, thereby facilitating engaging navigation experiences across diverse sectors.

Enview

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2015, Enview develops an AI-based platform that automates geospatial big data analysis for the energy industry. It enhances pipeline and powerline safety, reliability, and compliance by predicting and preventing threats through advanced analytics, remote sensing, and GIS visualizations.

Spire Global

Series A in 2014
Spire Global, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Glasgow and Singapore, specializes in satellite data services. The company offers two primary data services: Spire Sense, which provides ship tracking data for applications such as illegal fishing monitoring, trade analysis, and maritime domain awareness; and Spire Stratus, which delivers global weather data. Additionally, Spire Global provides machine learning and analytics tools to enhance vessel detection and information gathering. Its clients include mining companies, government authorities, port operators, and those involved in arctic shipping routes.
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