- This investment is part of the Series B funding round, valued at €30 million, which the space company expects to complete this year
- The funds will be used to accelerate the deployment of the Hydra satellite constellation dedicated to Earth thermal observation and the development of a new generation of proprietary technology for monitoring the impact of human activity on the planet
Aistech Space has raised €8.5 million as part of its Series B funding round, with participation from Global Portfolio Investment (GPI), which invested €8 million, and Pelliga Family Office, which contributed €0.5 million. Both investments are part of a €30 million round that the company expects to complete במהלך this year.
The objective of this Series B round is to drive Aistech’s 2025–2028 strategic plan, which includes the deployment of the Hydra satellite constellation dedicated to detecting temperature changes on Earth through the generation of high-resolution thermal imagery, as well as the development of a new generation of its proprietary space telescope, enabling the monitoring of the impact of human activity on the planet. The company, which already has three satellites in orbit, has scheduled the launch of six more between October 2025 and the end of 2026. The investment will also allow the company to scale its business model and accelerate its global expansion.
Carles Franquesa, co-founder and co-CEO of Aistech, highlights that:
“We are very pleased with the participation of strategic investors such as Global Portfolio Investment and Pelliga Family Office, which allow us to strengthen our vision and commitment to developing technological solutions that help address major global challenges.”
For his part, Guillermo Valenzuela, co-founder and co-CEO, states:
“This new investment round will allow us to continue building a company with a global vocation, capable of generating a positive impact at environmental, economic and technological levels.”
With this new participation, Global Portfolio Investment consolidates its position as Aistech’s second-largest shareholder, reinforcing its commitment initiated in the previous Series A round, in which it had already invested €4.5 million.
Aistech, which has raised more than €25 million in funding since its founding, stands out for the innovative use of its satellite technology, which enables, through the monitoring and tracking of temperature changes on the Earth’s surface using high-resolution thermal imagery, the assessment of climate change impacts, improvement of water management and food security, prevention of forest fires, and enhanced monitoring of critical infrastructure and strategic areas.
The deployment of this internally developed technology through its own satellite constellation will also contribute to national economic growth by creating skilled employment and fostering the development of an ecosystem of technology companies linked to geospatial intelligence. With a team of 33 people, Aistech expects to increase its workforce to 45 employees before the end of the year.
About Aistech Space
Aistech Space, founded in 2015, is a leading space technology company focused on the development, manufacturing and operation of Earth observation systems to improve sustainability, safety and quality of life on the planet. Through its technology, the company contributes to protecting valuable resources by detecting and monitoring thermal changes on the Earth’s surface, generating and delivering high-resolution, high-frequency thermal imagery on demand. Aistech’s work is key to policies and actions aimed at decarbonization, climate change mitigation strategies, water management for food security, deforestation control through fire risk assessment, and the monitoring and surveillance of both critical assets and sensitive areas of strategic and geopolitical interest.
