Spire Global

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.

Leo Basola

CFO

2 past transactions

exactEarth

Acquisition in 2021
exactEarth Ltd. is a data services company that specializes in maritime vessel tracking and situational awareness solutions using satellite technology. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including exactAIS, which provides real-time access to automatic identification system (AIS) messages from its satellite constellation, and exactAIS Archive, which grants access to historical AIS data. Other notable products include exactEarth ShipView, a web-based tool for visualizing ship positions, and exactAIS Density Maps, which analyze vessel movement patterns. Additionally, the company provides exactTrax for tracking fishing boats and small commercial vessels, and exactAIS Insight, which integrates analytics with vessel movement data. exactEarth's services cater to various sectors such as defense, search and rescue, fleet management, and environmental protection. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cambridge, Canada, the company was previously known as COM DEV Space Systems Ltd. before rebranding in June 2009.

Because Learning

Seed Round in 2015
Because Learning is an educational technology company based in Sandy, Utah, that seeks to connect students with the universe through innovative learning resources. Founded in 2012, the company provides an educational platform designed to inspire students to pursue STEM careers and develop critical skills. Its offerings include a space kit that allows students to learn about sensors used in classroom space experiments and conduct over 120 hands-on experiments by collecting real-world data. The platform features an open satellite system that enables users to design and run applications and experiments in space while controlling integrated sensors such as spectrometers and accelerometers. Additionally, Because Learning offers educators STEM curriculum resources, professional development opportunities, and an online store for various educational materials, including DemoSats and classroom launch packs. Through its unique approach, the company aims to enhance the educational experience by providing collaborative tools and fostering a community that supports science and math learning.
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