Space Capital

Space Capital is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in investing in the space economy, with a focus on technologies related to global positioning systems, geospatial intelligence, and communications. By targeting companies that operate within these sectors, Space Capital aims to unlock the value inherent in space technology stacks. As a Registered Investment Adviser, the firm is committed to fostering innovation in the rapidly evolving space industry.
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Chad Anderson

Managing Partner

Julian Caicedo

Associate

Chelsea Goddard

Investor

Justus Killian

Managing Partner

Dirk Robinson Ph.D

Operating Partner

Thomas Whayne JD

Operating Partner

Alan Yu

Associate

Aaron Zeeb

Operating Partner

Past deals in Geospatial

Muon Space

Series A in 2022
Muon Space designs, builds, and operates custom low Earth orbit satellite constellations for scientific-grade atmospheric, oceanic, and land measurements. It optimizes mission architecture using modular hardware systems and automated planning tools to deliver mission-critical data for environmental monitoring, security operations, and resource management.

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.

Hedron

Series A in 2021
Hedron is a company focused on developing a modular and scalable network of data relay satellites designed to enhance data connectivity in space. Their satellite network utilizes a hybrid RF-optical communication system to facilitate real-time communication between Earth and low-earth-orbiting satellites. By offering advanced data connectivity solutions, Hedron aims to address critical global challenges such as food and water security, climate change monitoring, and disaster mitigation. The company's imaging satellites generate valuable data that provide insights to optimize the global economy and improve understanding of the planet. Through its innovative approach, Hedron is positioned to create new opportunities for advancements in space technology and data utilization.

GHGSat

Series B in 2021
GHGSat specializes in global emissions monitoring services using proprietary remote-sensing technology. It measures greenhouse gas, air quality gas, and other trace gas emissions from industrial facilities worldwide, providing actionable insights for businesses to make strategic decisions towards sustainability.

SkyWatch

Series B in 2021
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

Muon Space

Seed Round in 2021
Muon Space designs, builds, and operates custom low Earth orbit satellite constellations for scientific-grade atmospheric, oceanic, and land measurements. It optimizes mission architecture using modular hardware systems and automated planning tools to deliver mission-critical data for environmental monitoring, security operations, and resource management.

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.

GHGSat

Series B in 2020
GHGSat specializes in global emissions monitoring services using proprietary remote-sensing technology. It measures greenhouse gas, air quality gas, and other trace gas emissions from industrial facilities worldwide, providing actionable insights for businesses to make strategic decisions towards sustainability.

DataPlor

Seed Round in 2020
DataPlor Inc. is a Los Angeles‑based location intelligence company that aggregates and verifies business location data, market research, and other data collection services. The platform connects clients with an on‑demand mobile workforce to perform real‑time data verification, augmentation, and research on local firms, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence models. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Chapa, Inc., the company operates additional offices in Mexico City and São Paulo and focuses on providing customizable data solutions for businesses worldwide.

SkyWatch

Series A in 2020
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

Picterra

Seed Round in 2019
Picterra operates an online platform that automates AI object detection workflows to extract geospatial insights from satellite, drone, and aerial imagery. Its cloud-based software enables users to monitor changes, detect patterns, and gain actionable insights across industries such as aerial imaging, finance, insurance, real estate, utilities, and public sector.

DataPlor

Seed Round in 2019
DataPlor Inc. is a Los Angeles‑based location intelligence company that aggregates and verifies business location data, market research, and other data collection services. The platform connects clients with an on‑demand mobile workforce to perform real‑time data verification, augmentation, and research on local firms, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence models. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Chapa, Inc., the company operates additional offices in Mexico City and São Paulo and focuses on providing customizable data solutions for businesses worldwide.

FluroSat

Seed Round in 2019
FluroSat, established in 2016 and headquartered in Eveleigh, Australia, specializes in developing predictive crop health monitoring software. The company's primary product, FluroSat, is a decision support platform designed for cotton and grain growers. It employs multispectral and hyperspectral cameras on drones and satellites to diagnose crop health and identify specific stressors limiting crop performance. Additionally, FluroSat offers ProductionWise, a decision support system for commodity crops, aiming to enhance farm efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. This platform provides detailed paddock management, APSIM-powered yield predictions, satellite NDVI monitoring, and localized weather forecasts. FluroSat caters to the agronomist and farmer community.

GHGSat

Series A in 2018
GHGSat specializes in global emissions monitoring services using proprietary remote-sensing technology. It measures greenhouse gas, air quality gas, and other trace gas emissions from industrial facilities worldwide, providing actionable insights for businesses to make strategic decisions towards sustainability.

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.

World View

Series C in 2018
World View Enterprises, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in space travel services for research, education, and scientific purposes. The company pioneers the exploration of the stratosphere, offering stratospheric remote sensing services and space tourism experiences. World View's innovative, patented technology enables long-duration, high-resolution data collection and affordable alternatives to traditional imagery providers. With over 115 successful stratospheric flights and 10,274,598 vertical feet flown, the company has earned the trust of NASA and other organizations, providing meaningful space tourism and valuable data services to both public and private sectors.

SkyWatch

Seed Round in 2018
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

Hedron

Seed Round in 2017
Hedron is a company focused on developing a modular and scalable network of data relay satellites designed to enhance data connectivity in space. Their satellite network utilizes a hybrid RF-optical communication system to facilitate real-time communication between Earth and low-earth-orbiting satellites. By offering advanced data connectivity solutions, Hedron aims to address critical global challenges such as food and water security, climate change monitoring, and disaster mitigation. The company's imaging satellites generate valuable data that provide insights to optimize the global economy and improve understanding of the planet. Through its innovative approach, Hedron is positioned to create new opportunities for advancements in space technology and data utilization.

ICEYE

Series A in 2017
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.

Hedron

Angel Round in 2016
Hedron is a company focused on developing a modular and scalable network of data relay satellites designed to enhance data connectivity in space. Their satellite network utilizes a hybrid RF-optical communication system to facilitate real-time communication between Earth and low-earth-orbiting satellites. By offering advanced data connectivity solutions, Hedron aims to address critical global challenges such as food and water security, climate change monitoring, and disaster mitigation. The company's imaging satellites generate valuable data that provide insights to optimize the global economy and improve understanding of the planet. Through its innovative approach, Hedron is positioned to create new opportunities for advancements in space technology and data utilization.

World View

Series B in 2016
World View Enterprises, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in space travel services for research, education, and scientific purposes. The company pioneers the exploration of the stratosphere, offering stratospheric remote sensing services and space tourism experiences. World View's innovative, patented technology enables long-duration, high-resolution data collection and affordable alternatives to traditional imagery providers. With over 115 successful stratospheric flights and 10,274,598 vertical feet flown, the company has earned the trust of NASA and other organizations, providing meaningful space tourism and valuable data services to both public and private sectors.

Planet

Series C in 2015
Planet Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company specializing in Earth imaging and analytics. Founded by former NASA employees in 2010, Planet operates the largest fleet of compact, high-capability satellites designed to image the entire planet daily. This extensive satellite coverage provides customers with unprecedented access to geospatial insights, enabling them to make informed decisions based on real-time data. Planet's offerings include a diverse range of satellite imagery and analytical solutions, all accessible through an online platform equipped with tools for data analysis. With additional offices in Germany and Canada, the company serves a global network of customers and partners across more than 100 countries, delivering market-leading geospatial imagery for businesses, governments, researchers, and journalists. Planet's mission is to make visible and actionable the changes occurring on Earth, providing crucial information to understand the physical world.

Planet

Series C in 2015
Planet Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company specializing in Earth imaging and analytics. Founded by former NASA employees in 2010, Planet operates the largest fleet of compact, high-capability satellites designed to image the entire planet daily. This extensive satellite coverage provides customers with unprecedented access to geospatial insights, enabling them to make informed decisions based on real-time data. Planet's offerings include a diverse range of satellite imagery and analytical solutions, all accessible through an online platform equipped with tools for data analysis. With additional offices in Germany and Canada, the company serves a global network of customers and partners across more than 100 countries, delivering market-leading geospatial imagery for businesses, governments, researchers, and journalists. Planet's mission is to make visible and actionable the changes occurring on Earth, providing crucial information to understand the physical world.
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