Pixxel – a US-India-based space technology company building the world’s highest-resolution hyperspectral satellite constellation – announced the closing of $24 million in additional funding as part of its Series B round. This new funding brings the total Series B funding to $60 Million. Pixxel has raised $95 million with this round across all funding rounds.
The Series B extension round added new investors, M&G Catalyst and Glade Brook Capital Partners, who join existing backers Google, Radical Ventures, Lightspeed, and others. And this funding positions Pixxel as one of the highest-funded space-tech startups in India and the highest-funded hyperspectral imaging company globally, reinforcing its goal to build a health monitor for the planet through advanced earth observation satellites and drive impactful climate action.
The funding will enable Pixxel to accelerate the development and launch of its entire constellation of 18 commercial hyperspectral satellites, which are planned for the near future. It will also support the growth of Pixxel’s software offerings, including Aurora, its AI-based Earth Observation platform, which enables seamless analysis and actionable insights for diverse applications from hyperspectral data.
Additionally, these funds will drive Pixxel’s plans to expand its satellite manufacturing capacity, scale its operations for upcoming missions, and enhance its capability to provide a full spectrum of satellite manufacturing services from small satellites to advanced imaging payloads for other organizations and governments.
Pixxel’s hyperspectral satellites are designed to capture data across 250+ spectral bands at an unparalleled 5-meter spatial resolution, spectrally fingerprinting the earth and delivering details invisible to conventional imaging methods.
The upcoming Fireflies constellation of 6 commercial-grade hyperspectral satellites, set for launch in early 2025, will provide enhanced global coverage with the native 5-meter resolution, a 40-kilometer wide swath, and daily revisit frequency anywhere on the planet. And with applications spanning agriculture, climate monitoring, resource management, mining, environmental protection, energy, urban planning, etc., Pixxel’s technology equips organizations with the critical intelligence required to make informed, data-driven decisions.
KEY QUOTES:
“This funding reflects the bold vision we’ve set out to achieve at Pixxel and echoes the investors’ confidence in Pixxel’s technological capabilities. The new infusion of capital will help us launch more satellites quicker, transforming how humanity understands and acts on the challenges of our time. We look forward to building a business that continues to make a meaningful impact for generations, creating a world where industries and governments can act faster and smarter for the greater good through Pixxel’s cutting-edge hyperspectral satellites.”
- Awais Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Pixxel
“Pixxel’s proprietary technology will be transformational and adaptable to monitor for enhancing crop health, climate change, managing resources more effectively and protecting our environment. This partnership underscores our commitment to support Pixxel’s growth plans and reflects our broader purpose-led strategy, demonstrating how innovative technology can generate positive environmental outcomes.”
- Praveg Patil, Head of Asia Pacific – M&G Impact & Private Equity
“We are thrilled to partner with Pixxel as they advance the deployment of their hyperspectral satellite constellation. Awais, Kshitij, and the Pixxel team have demonstrated exceptional vision, innovation, and execution, and we are confident they will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and adoption of the hyperspectral satellite market.”
- Linda Guo, Partner, Glade Brook Capital Partners
