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We're super excited to be involved in this years The Conveyancing Association Conference and we look forward to seeing lots of our clients there. The topic 'Moving in the Digital Age' is extremely relevant to Orbital Witness as we continue to enhance our AI system for automated lease reporting. #LegalTech #PropTech #GenAI

#DAVOS #WEF24 - "The US and China are racing to build the #nextEra #SpaceStations for scientific, government and commercial use. Voyager has partnered with #Airbus to build a replacement to the #InternationalSpaceStation #ISS, which is expected to de-orbit in the next decade. #DW Editor-in-Chief Manuela Kasper-Claridge speaks to the CEO of American startup #VoyagerSpace Holdings, Dylan Taylor, at the #WorldEconomicForum’s annual meeting in Davos." DW News #nextspace #newspaceeconomy #neweconomy #spacestation #nextgeneration #space

As the #UKSpace sector continues to grow and thrive, it is imperative that Scotland's existing space value chain, which is aiming to be valued at £4 billion by 2030, continues to benefit from Levelling Up efforts to avoid a brain drain to the South. Home to key upstream and downstream capabilities, from launch to data analysis, the Scottish space sector can act as the catalyst to making the UK a leading nation in the LEO European launch market by 2030. Read more in my op ed for The Scotsman: https://lnkd.in/ea-Txkzb #Skyrora

🛰️ ICEYE, one of the best startups in the history of Poland and the global frontrunner in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions, has just announced a groundbreaking milestone. They revealed the oversubscribed $93M growth funding round. This infusion of capital is poised to propel ICEYE's ambitions even further, accelerating investment in the world's largest constellation of SAR satellites and expanding its innovative data and subscription product portfolio. This funding round follows the success of the Series D round in February 2022, bringing the total raised amount to an impressive $438M. At the close of 2023, ICEYE reported revenues exceeding $100M, marking significant growth and a steady march towards profitability. The latest funding injection will fuel the next phase of expansion, focusing on three key areas: International Momentum: ICEYE's Missions business is witnessing robust growth, with increasing interest from allied governments for defense and civil applications facilitated by next-generation SAR spacecraft. SAR Data Offerings: The company is rapidly expanding its SAR data offerings to introduce innovative products and reliable data collection capabilities, enabling swift detection and frequent tracking of changes on the Earth's surface irrespective of time or weather conditions. Rafal Modrzewski, ICEYE's CEO and Co-Founder, expressed gratitude for the support from the investment community, especially from Solidium, ICEYE's newest investor and board member. He emphasized ICEYE's commitment to becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation, leveraging SAR technology to enhance life on Earth. Reima Rytsölä CEO of Solidium, underscored the strategic fit of ICEYE within their investment portfolio, citing ICEYE's global leadership in a rapidly growing, high-tech industry. Susan Repo, ICEYE's CFO, highlighted the exponential commercial traction ICEYE has experienced internationally and expressed confidence that this growth investment round will pave the way for near-term trajectory towards free cash flow breakeven. Citi played a pivotal role as the exclusive private placement agent to ICEYE, facilitating this transformative funding round. Exciting times lie ahead for ICEYE as they forge ahead with their mission to revolutionize Earth Observation and SAR technology, with the backing of a strong investment community and a clear roadmap for future growth. #ICEYE #EarthObservation #SAR #Technology #Investment #InnovationSolidium, Blackwells Capital, Move Capital, Seraphim Space, BAE Systems, British Business Bank, Kajima U.S.A. Inc.., Molten Ventures, OTB Ventures, Promus Ventures, Space Capital, Tokio Marine Group, True Ventures

This year's summit was a blast! Here's why: 🪂 Presenting the 4 years effort for R2Home, of Yohan Hadji, and Lucie Herter, I'm happy that we are sharing the progress of the project to a bigger crowd, and to emphasise the problem we are trying to solve. 👥 Meeting many new cool people (the number of participants doubled since last year!), and people I already know (to talk about their daily life / updates), it just opens up many new opportunities and it's a lot of fun as well! 📖 Overall, it was an amazing opportunity to be at the summit, thanks to the scholarship by the Dronecode Foundation, and I hope more people will join next year's summit! 🙏 Special thanks to Ramón Roche for organizing this event, as well as the The Linux Foundation team, and the other crucial helpers at the event! And of course all the sponsors, including Auterion, UVify Inc., ModalAI, Ascend Engineering, and more! 🔗 To view the slides for this year's talks, visit: https://lnkd.in/gbsBVxuG 🔗 To get started with PX4 (Discord & Forum), or to learn more about it, check: https://lnkd.in/g5a8q_V4 #px4autopilot #px4devsummit #px4

🇪🇪 Estonian DefenseTech meeting#2 with Randy Padar from Novital Venture Partners Whoa, a lot to grasp from the meeting would be an understatement. But some general key takeaways from the current Estonian defense sector’s status: 👨🏼💻👨🏻🔧 Small pool, but highly concentrated talent of scientists and entrepreneurs ⚔️ Forefront of battlefield-tested technological innovation ✅ The momentum and energy of the sector is unprecedented

📢 We're delighted to share that Unseenlabs has successfully raised an €85M funding round to further our mission in transforming maritime surveillance from space! 🛰️✅ This round, led by Supernova Invest, with significant contributions from ISALT via its Strategic Transition Fund and UNEXO, alongside our historic partners, Bpifrance, 360 Capital, Omnes, S2G Ventures & UI Investissement, marks a pivotal step in expanding our capabilities and reinforcing our leadership in space-based RF detection. This investment will empower us to launch additional satellites, enhancing our constellation and ensuring Unseenlabs remains at the cutting edge of Maritime Domain Awareness. Since our inception, Unseenlabs has become a crucial player in maritime surveillance, supporting clients globally with our innovative RF detection technology. Our constellation has already made significant strides in improving the safety and transparency of maritime activities. 🌍 With this funding, we're set to accelerate our impact, reaching further into international markets and developing new solutions that address the evolving needs of the maritime sector. 🤝 We're profoundly thankful for the support from our investors and partners. Your trust fuels our commitment to innovate and lead in safeguarding our oceans. Stay tuned as we embark on this exciting phase of growth, driven by our vision to create a safer and more transparent maritime environment for all! Read our press release here: https://lnkd.in/eQ2drb4n Barclays | Agence de l'innovation de défense #NewDimension #Fundraising #FundingRound #MaritimeSurveillance #Space

Each year economic losses tied to illegal fishing, piracy and other nefarious activity at sea amount to tens of billions of dollars. Staggering figures, but how can the undetectable be prevented? Enter Unseenlabs, a global leader in maritime surveillance through detection and geolocation of RF signals from space. Through its satellite constellation, Unseenlabs enables public and private stakeholders across the world to foster a safer, more secure and more transparent maritime domain. Hats off to Clément Galic, Jonathan Galic, Marc Pilorget and the Unseenlabs team on a monumental €85 million fundraising round. 🚀 Learn more about Unseenlabs and its fundraising round here: https://lnkd.in/gwqBB7Tp S2G Ventures is thrilled to embark on the next phase of growth alongside new supporters Supernova Invest, ISALT and UNEXO and to continue the orbit with existing supporters 360 Capital, Bpifrance, Omnes and Breizh Up / UI Investissement. Stay tuned as Unseenlabs augments its constellation with two new satellites (BRO-12 and BRO-13) later this month, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from the Vandenberg Space Force Base. Kate Danaher Larsen Mettler Maggie Fried Jake Reznick Olivia Gomez #NewDimension #MaritimeDomainAwareness #Space #Oceans #BlueEconomy #OceanIntelligence #ClimateTech

As a nation, we Scots have always been at the forefront of technological innovation. From James Watt’s steam engine to John Logie Baird’s television, Scotland has a proud history of boldly going where no man has gone before. It seems we’re now taking that phrase literally as the Scottish government attempt to accelerate plans for Scotland to become “Europe’s leading space nation” by 2030. The news that innovation minister Richard Lochhead was in Los Angeles last week to speak at a summit on the future of everything intergalactic, I’m sure, would’ve come as a surprise to many. Given how we manage our infrastructure and transport network on solid ground, I certainly have my doubts about how we could possibly be one of the top players in the endless nothingness of space in just over six years’ time. While potholes, striking train workers and poor links to the rest of the UK stifle and frustrate workers and businesses alike, I doff my cap to the Scottish government for having the ambition, and the gumption, to make such a bold claim. In a week where many ordinary Scots were dealing with the aftermath of immense flood waters, Mr Lochhead was over the pond trying to sell Scotland to the world. Of course, I am being pedantic, and these bold claims about Scotland’s value to the space industry are, indeed, grounded in fact. Hoped to be a £4bn industry by 2030, it certainly appears like it’s about to lift off. To read the rest of thee column click on the link: https://lnkd.in/e8rPE7PW