Pixxel Raises Series B for Hyperspectral Imaging

Pixxel (Pixxel) raises $60M in Series B funding, the highest funded hyperspectral imaging company 🛰️ 🌍

Have you heard of Pixxel before? Well, if you haven't, here's the rundown:

Pixxel, A US-Indian startup revolutionizing Earth observation, just secured a $24 million Series B funding extension, bringing its total Series B to $60 million and total funding to $95 million.

🔬 Leading Imaging Technology

Pixxel's hyperspectral satellites go beyond traditional imaging, capturing 50 times more data across 250+ bands of the electromagnetic spectrum. Their technology can detect threats invisible to other satellites, from monitoring crop health to identifying potential environmental hazards.

🌎 A health monitor for the Planet

With its constellation of small satellites planned for 2025-2026, Pixxel aims to provide actionable insights across industries like agriculture, energy, and disaster management. Their Aurora platform simplifies this data, providing businesses with easy-to-use tools for real-world impact.

🏆 Student dream to global recognition

Founded in 2019 by Awais Ahmed and Kshitij Khandelwal Pixxel’s journey has been meteoric:

- Named to TIME Best Inventions for Sustainability (2023)

- Awarded a 5-year contract with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration to supply hyperspectral data

- Partnerships with organizations like Rio Tinto and EUSI

🇮🇳 Building the future in India

Pixxel recently opened MegaPixxel, a state-of-the-art 30,000+ square feet facility in Bengaluru where satellites are designed, manufactured, and tested in the same building.

🚀 What’s next?

By 2025, Pixxel will launch its Fireflies constellation, delivering 5-meter resolution hyperspectral imagery, cementing its position as a leader in Earth observation technology.

Pixxel's mission to create a healthier, more sustainable planet is one of the most inspiring stories in the space sector. Keep your eye on them!

Congratulations to the entire team on this milestone!

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Image credit: Pixxel