The low Earth orbit mapping technology provider has raised more than $100m altogether, having picked up series A financing from Weru Investment in 2018.

LeoLabs, a US-based space mapping and data provider backed by Waseda University’s venture capital affiliate Weru Investment, has completed a $65m series B round co-led by Insight Partners and VelvetSea Ventures.
Spun out of research institute SRI International in 2016, LeoLabs operates ground-based space radars to provide mapping and space situational awareness data for low Earth orbit.
Applications include satellite constellation monitoring, collision prevention, small debris tracking and launch support.
Its clients span commercial satellite operators, academic…

Thierry Heles

Thierry Heles is editor-at-large of Global University Venturing and Global Corporate Venturing, and host of the Beyond the Breakthrough podcast.