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Spire Global
Spire Global is a data and analytics company based in Tysons, United States, founded in 2012. It collects data from space to address global challenges.
Spire Global
Spire Global is a data and analytics company based in Tysons, United States, founded in 2012. It collects data from space to address global challenges. The company has secured $498.4 million in total funding.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2012
Location
Region
North America
Country
United Kingdom
City
Glasgow
Corporate office
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Principals
Peter Platzer
CEO and co-founder
Joanne Wister
CFO
Johan de Kleer
Chairman of the Board
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Spire Global?
CEO Peter Platzer leads the company's strategic direction. Financial decisions and capital allocation fall under CFO Joanne Wister, with oversight from a board chaired by Johan de Kleer.
How does Spire Global generate revenue?
Spire sells data subscriptions and analytics services to government agencies and commercial customers. Its data products cover weather forecasting, maritime shipping surveillance, aviation tracking, and agriculture monitoring (per its annual report). Recurring subscription revenue provides a base, supplemented by government contracts.
What investment stages does Spire Global typically target?
Spire Global is an operating company, not an investment fund. It has raised venture capital and executed a SPAC merger to fund its satellite infrastructure. Its capital deployment focuses on satellite manufacturing, launch costs, and data platform development.
Which sectors does Spire Global explicitly avoid?
Spire does not publicly avoid any specific sectors, but its focus is on government, defense, agriculture, and commercial logistics. It does not appear to target consumer-facing applications or financial services data.
Does Spire Global maintain philanthropic structures?
Spire Global has no disclosed philanthropic foundation or charitable arm. Any community or educational initiatives are embedded within its corporate social responsibility activities rather than structured as a separate entity.
What is Spire Global's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
Spire Global is an operating company and does not participate in co-investment structures as a limited partner. Its capital relationships are with venture firms and SPAC investors, not an LP/GP model.
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