Anello Photonics
Series B in 2024
Anello Photonics, based in Silicon Valley, specializes in developing advanced sensors that deliver optical gyroscope performance at an affordable price. Founded by experts in silicon photonics and inertial navigation, the company has created a patented technology known as the Anello SiPhOG gyroscope. This innovative sensor leverages an integrated photonic system-on-chip that utilizes a proprietary waveguide process, which simulates the characteristics of optical fiber within a compact chip. Anello's technology aims to redefine navigation systems with next-generation capabilities, positioning the company as a leader in the mass-market sensor industry. The company has garnered support from prominent venture capital firms to propel its growth and technological advancements.
Vatn Systems
Seed Round in 2024
Vatn Systems develops affordable autonomous underwater vehicles that operate cooperatively in swarms. Its core technology is advanced navigation software designed for GPS-denied environments, reducing hardware costs.
Advanced Navigation
Series B in 2022
Advanced Navigation, established in 2012 and based in Sydney, Australia, specializes in developing and manufacturing high-quality navigational technologies and robotics. The company's portfolio includes acoustic underwater navigation systems, GNSS/INS devices, MEMS AHRS, logging and post-processing units, satellite compasses, speed sensors, subsea antennas, and INS. With a background in mission-critical robotics and expertise spanning sensors, GNSS, inertial navigation, RF technologies, acoustics, robotics, AI, and algorithms, Advanced Navigation's products are designed to operate accurately under challenging conditions, serving clients in manufacturing and warehousing facilities to enhance process optimization and productivity.
Rovco Ltd is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializing in underwater hydrographic survey and inspection services through the use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Founded in 2015, Rovco serves clients in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors by offering advanced technologies that enhance the management and inspection of subsea assets. The company's innovative solutions include 3D photogrammetry, which creates detailed 3D models from high-resolution photographs, allowing clients to assess their assets for damage, corrosion, and marine growth. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Rovco provides autonomous subsea robotics and advanced inspection capabilities, enabling clients to make informed engineering decisions and undertake preventative maintenance, thereby reducing project risks and costs.
Vaarst is a developer of robotic analytic solutions focused on ocean applications and mobile autonomous robotics. The company utilizes advanced computer vision technology to capture, store, manage, and analyze data, incorporating features such as live streaming and geo-referencing. Vaarst's innovative approach aims to streamline inspection processes, significantly reducing costs and minimizing the time required for thorough examinations. By leveraging machine learning, Vaarst enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of data analysis in maritime environments.
Pixxel is space data company that develops hyperspectral earth-imaging satellite constellations to provide global coverage, capturing geospatial data for applications such as climate monitoring, crop yield prediction, urban planning, and disaster response. The constellation aims to deliver near-daily imagery, enabling detection, monitoring, and prediction of global phenomena. The company also offers satellites as a service, allowing clients to access and operate imaging assets to monitor changing environmental, economic, and security conditions. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India.
Emesent
Seed Round in 2020
Emesent specializes in developing drone technology for data collection and analysis in challenging underground environments. Its flagship product, Hovermap, enables drones to fly and map in GPS-denied areas like mines, enhancing safety, efficiency, and operational insights.
Toposens
Seed Round in 2020
Toposens specializes in developing and manufacturing 3D ultrasonic sensors. They collaborate with prominent industrial and tech companies to integrate this technology into automotive, smart buildings, robotics, and other sectors, replacing outdated sensing methods.
Advanced Navigation
Series A in 2019
Advanced Navigation, established in 2012 and based in Sydney, Australia, specializes in developing and manufacturing high-quality navigational technologies and robotics. The company's portfolio includes acoustic underwater navigation systems, GNSS/INS devices, MEMS AHRS, logging and post-processing units, satellite compasses, speed sensors, subsea antennas, and INS. With a background in mission-critical robotics and expertise spanning sensors, GNSS, inertial navigation, RF technologies, acoustics, robotics, AI, and algorithms, Advanced Navigation's products are designed to operate accurately under challenging conditions, serving clients in manufacturing and warehousing facilities to enhance process optimization and productivity.
Exyn Technologies, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in the development of autonomous aerial robots designed for complex commercial environments. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the GRASP Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania, Exyn leverages over a decade of research to create drone platforms capable of pilot-less operation without reliance on GPS. Its flagship software, exynAI, manages the control and communication of these multi-sensory rotorcraft, enabling them to perform tasks such as underground inspections, inventory management, and construction documentation. The company's innovative approach combines multiple redundant sensors with advanced mapping and obstacle avoidance technologies, resulting in highly robust and differentiated aerial robots that facilitate data acquisition in challenging settings.
Immersive Wisdom
Series A in 2018
Immersive Wisdom Inc. develops an integrated remote collaborative operations platform that enables distributed teams to work together in shared 3D virtual environments for geospatial collaboration and real-time intelligence. The platform supports multi-user access to live 3D maps and feeds from IoT devices, imagery, LiDAR, UAV video, and other data sources, allowing rapid integration through a software development kit for customer-specific workflows. It is designed to function over existing desktops and laptops, even in bandwidth-constrained environments, and aims to serve sectors such as government, energy, transportation, logistics, telecommunications, financial services, and related industries. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida.
Boundless Spatial
Series B in 2015
Boundless Spatial, Inc. is a company that focuses on developing and supporting open-source geographic information system (GIS) software, enabling organizations to effectively manage spatial data and create maps. Founded in 2002 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, Boundless offers a suite of products that includes Boundless Server Enterprise for publishing data and workflows, Boundless Offline Tile Server for offline map access, Boundless Desktop for desktop GIS applications, and Boundless Anywhere for mobile location information collection. The company delivers various solutions such as commercial open-source maintenance, spatial IT infrastructure, and geospatial web application workflows, catering to a diverse clientele that includes federal and local governments, defense sectors, and educational institutions. Boundless is recognized as a leading authority in the open-source GIS community, contributing to the advancement of geospatial technologies and expertise. Previously known as OpenGeo Inc., the company rebranded in 2013 and has established itself as a pioneer in optimizing the use of location-based data.
Boundless Spatial
Series A in 2013
Boundless Spatial, Inc. is a company that focuses on developing and supporting open-source geographic information system (GIS) software, enabling organizations to effectively manage spatial data and create maps. Founded in 2002 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, Boundless offers a suite of products that includes Boundless Server Enterprise for publishing data and workflows, Boundless Offline Tile Server for offline map access, Boundless Desktop for desktop GIS applications, and Boundless Anywhere for mobile location information collection. The company delivers various solutions such as commercial open-source maintenance, spatial IT infrastructure, and geospatial web application workflows, catering to a diverse clientele that includes federal and local governments, defense sectors, and educational institutions. Boundless is recognized as a leading authority in the open-source GIS community, contributing to the advancement of geospatial technologies and expertise. Previously known as OpenGeo Inc., the company rebranded in 2013 and has established itself as a pioneer in optimizing the use of location-based data.
TerraGo
Venture Round in 2009
TerraGo Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing software applications and mobile apps that facilitate the collection, sharing, and collaboration of location-based data. Its key products include TerraGo Magic for custom app creation, TerraGo Edge for smart forms and GPS/GIS integration, TerraGo Publisher for offline map sharing, TerraGo Composer for PDF map conversion, TerraGo for Drones for commercial drone data management, and TerraGo Toolbar for GeoPDF map access. These solutions cater to various industries such as agriculture, construction, defense, and utilities, supporting applications like drone mapping, surveying, and field service. TerraGo serves over 850 organizations, with a strategic partnership with Urban Control. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, with an additional office in Atlanta, the company enables non-GIS users to access and apply maps and images, fostering geospatial collaboration and data gathering.
TerraGo Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing software applications and mobile apps that facilitate the collection, sharing, and collaboration of location-based data. Its key products include TerraGo Magic for custom app creation, TerraGo Edge for smart forms and GPS/GIS integration, TerraGo Publisher for offline map sharing, TerraGo Composer for PDF map conversion, TerraGo for Drones for commercial drone data management, and TerraGo Toolbar for GeoPDF map access. These solutions cater to various industries such as agriculture, construction, defense, and utilities, supporting applications like drone mapping, surveying, and field service. TerraGo serves over 850 organizations, with a strategic partnership with Urban Control. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, with an additional office in Atlanta, the company enables non-GIS users to access and apply maps and images, fostering geospatial collaboration and data gathering.
MetaCarta
Series C in 2005
MetaCarta is a company that specializes in geographic search and referencing solutions. Its primary offering is a geographic search and referencing platform that includes components such as GeoTag, which identifies geographic references within documents. By integrating geographic search and tagging functions, MetaCarta enables users to efficiently locate information related to specific locations, enhancing the accessibility and usability of geographic data. The company's technology is designed to streamline the process of finding and referencing geographic information, making it a valuable resource for various applications in information management and analysis.
Keyhole
Venture Round in 2003
Keyhole, Inc., founded in 2001, is a software development company that specializes in geospatial data visualization applications. Initially established as a spin-off of Intrinsic Graphics, the company gained early funding from notable sources including a Sony venture capital fund, NVIDIA, and the CIA's venture-capital arm, In-Q-Tel. Keyhole is best known for its flagship product, Earth Viewer, which became the foundation for the widely acclaimed Google Earth application released in 2005. The company's technology also contributed to the development of Google Maps and Google Mobile. In addition to Earth Viewer, Keyhole provides interactive software that allows users to explore 3D representations of locations across the globe, along with information on nearby amenities such as hotels, parks, and public transportation.