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Orbital Insight
Orbital Insight is a geospatial Big Data company based in Palo Alto, United States, founded in 2013. It leverages satellite, UAV, and other geospatial data...
Orbital Insight
Orbital Insight is a geospatial Big Data company based in Palo Alto, United States, founded in 2013. It leverages satellite, UAV, and other geospatial data sources. The company has secured $128.7 million in total funding.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2013
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Palo Alto
Corporate office
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Principals
James Crawford
Founder and CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Orbital Insight?
James Crawford, founder and CEO, leads the company's strategic direction. The firm operates as an analytics provider, not an investment fund, so investment decisions are made by its clients based on the data Orbital provides.
How does Orbital Insight source its data?
Orbital Insight aggregates and processes imagery from multiple satellite operators, including commercial providers and government sources. The company applies computer vision and machine learning to extract actionable signals.
Is Orbital Insight structured as a family office or venture firm?
Orbital Insight is an independent technology company and analytics provider. It has raised venture capital from investors such as Sequoia Capital and GV, and sells data subscriptions to institutional clients.
What sectors does Orbital Insight focus on?
The firm's analytics cover energy (crude oil, natural gas), agriculture (crop yields, supply chains), retail (foot traffic), and infrastructure (construction activity). It serves clients in finance, government, and industry.
Does Orbital Insight participate in fund commitments or direct deals?
Orbital Insight does not manage investment funds or make equity investments. It provides data and analytics to external fund managers, corporations, and government agencies.
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