SatVu secures £20M cash injection to expand high-resolution thermal imaging for global climate action

SatVu, a global leader in climate technology, has secured £20 million in strategic funding, comprising a £10 million landmark equity round co-led by European venture capital firm Adara Ventures and existing investor Molten Ventures, and an insurance payout.

This investment is the first from the newly established Adara Ventures Energy Fund, which is committed to fueling groundbreaking technologies that drive the energy transition across Europe.

SatVu's cutting-edge thermal imaging capabilities have already made waves in the earth observation sector. The company's HotSat constellation, led by the launch of HotSat-1 in June 2023, has redefined how we monitor our planet by capturing unparalleled 3.5m resolution thermal data, unlocking new levels of insight into global carbon emissions and energy activity. 

SatVu's cutting-edge thermal imaging technology is redefining standards in earth observation, offering unparalleled insights into global carbon emissions and energy patterns.

The £20 million injection will accelerate the build and launch of HotSat-2 and HotSat-3, both of which are expected to ship for launch in 2025. These satellites will provide critical, near real-time thermal data, essential for understanding energy transition, monitoring infrastructure and economic activity, and driving targeted action towards climate mitigation and resilience, contributing to vital decision-making as the world progresses toward net-zero.

Anthony Baker, CEO & Co-founder, SatVu: “With the invaluable new support from Adara Ventures, alongside the continued backing of our existing investor network, we’re accelerating our mission to deliver unparalleled thermal insights that empower industries and governments to take decisive climate action. The launch of HotSat-2 and HotSat-3 will bring us closer to a net-zero future by providing the data needed to address the most pressing environmental and energy challenges of our time.”

“We are thrilled to embark on this journey with CEO Anthony Baker and the SatVu team,” said Alberto Gómez, Founding Partner at Adara Ventures. “By harnessing high-resolution thermal imaging technology to unlock previously inaccessible data, we believe SatVu is well-positioned to fuel a new generation of data applications across multiple use cases that monitor energy efficiency, economic activity, renewable generation, and beyond.”

Patrick McCall, Venture Partner, Seraphim:"At Seraphim, we're proud to support SatVu as they redefine Earth observation with their groundbreaking thermal imaging technology. Building upon the insights gained from HotSat-1, the launches of HotSat-2 and HotSat-3 will offer extraordinary high-resolution thermal data. This advancement will redefine our understanding of energy production, infrastructure activity, and emission dynamics - informing critical decisions as the world strives towards net-zero.

"To achieve transformative climate action, we must be guided by the data. SatVu's technology provides the essential intelligence our planet requires, paving the way for a sustainable future."

The funding will empower SatVu to continue pushing boundaries, with applications ranging from economic activity monitoring and national security to urban heat mapping and climate resilience. SatVu’s infrared technology provides a new dimension of data, enhancing our understanding of the world and driving urgent action toward a more sustainable future.