Esper Satellite Imagery
Seed Round in 2025
Esper Satellite Imagery is a company focused on developing a constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites equipped with in-house built imagers that cover over 100 spectral bands with a ground sampling distance of 1 meter. The company specializes in creating modular satellites capable of capturing detailed hyperspectral imagery to enhance agricultural practices and optimize mining operations. Their technology allows for precise measurements of various environmental factors, including water quality and plant health, which are essential for sustainable farming. Additionally, the satellites facilitate the identification of underground ore deposits, contributing to more efficient mining processes. Esper Satellite Imagery's capabilities also extend to monitoring the impacts of climate change, providing valuable environmental data to clients, and promoting resource efficiency for future generations.
Darkhive develops autonomous drone systems and software for military and public-safety robotics. It offers a core software suite and a palm-sized autonomous drone to demonstrate the stack's capabilities, enabling integration with existing equipment and forming effective human-machine teams. Its situational awareness solution helps professionals assess scenarios, make decisions, and coordinate actions across diverse environments.
Esper Satellite Imagery
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Esper Satellite Imagery is a company focused on developing a constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites equipped with in-house built imagers that cover over 100 spectral bands with a ground sampling distance of 1 meter. The company specializes in creating modular satellites capable of capturing detailed hyperspectral imagery to enhance agricultural practices and optimize mining operations. Their technology allows for precise measurements of various environmental factors, including water quality and plant health, which are essential for sustainable farming. Additionally, the satellites facilitate the identification of underground ore deposits, contributing to more efficient mining processes. Esper Satellite Imagery's capabilities also extend to monitoring the impacts of climate change, providing valuable environmental data to clients, and promoting resource efficiency for future generations.
Darkhive
Seed Round in 2023
Darkhive develops autonomous drone systems and software for military and public-safety robotics. It offers a core software suite and a palm-sized autonomous drone to demonstrate the stack's capabilities, enabling integration with existing equipment and forming effective human-machine teams. Its situational awareness solution helps professionals assess scenarios, make decisions, and coordinate actions across diverse environments.
Xona Space Systems
Venture Round in 2022
Xona Space Systems develops and manufactures position, navigation, and timing satellite solutions for smart transportation and infrastructure. The company operates a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver secure navigation and timing services with resilience and high location precision for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile robotics, and other location-critical applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems aims to enable safe, scalable operation of intelligent systems at scale.