LiveEO Raises €28M to Build AI Earth-Observation Satellite Constellation
German AI geospatial startup LiveEO secured €28 million to fund its own satellite constellation for monitoring critical infrastructure. The constellation, called Twinspector, will provide high-resolution 3D imaging for civil and defense applications.
AI-Powered Satellite Network to Monitor Global Infrastructure
LiveEO, a German AI geospatial startup, raised €28 million (~$33 million) to fund development of its own satellite constellation for Earth observation and critical infrastructure monitoring.
Project Overview
The funds will build "Twinspector," a high-resolution 3D imaging satellite network set to launch in the coming years, to meet growing civil and defense demand for AI-driven Earth-observation data. LiveEO analyzes satellite data to monitor power lines, pipelines, and other strategic infrastructure.
Investor Backing
Investors in the round include Helantic, B2 Ventures, and the EU's EIC (new), along with Nordic Ninjas, DTCF, Matterwave, and others.
Why It Matters
This signals growing investment in AI-powered space infrastructure to serve civil, commercial, and defense needs. As satellite constellations multiply, AI-driven analysis becomes critical for actionable intelligence on global infrastructure.