New Space Intelligence Secures ¥430 Million in Series A Funding
New Space Intelligence, a company that specializes in satellite data pipeline services and remote sensing solutions utilizing AI and machine learning, has successfully closed a Series A funding round, raising ¥430 million. This funding round, announced on April 8, 2026, was led by Partners Fund, with participation from several other investors including YMFG Capital, H.I.S., NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Zenrin Future Partners, JR East Startup, Taiko Holdings, epiST Ventures, 77 Capital, and Mizuho Capital.
Company Focus and Leadership
The company is known for its innovative approach to converting satellite data into usable formats through its proprietary calibration and integration technology. This technology allows for the comparison and integration of diverse satellite data, which is crucial for applications in infrastructure monitoring, disaster analysis, and land use analysis. Yumiko Nagai, the Representative Director and CEO, leads the company.
Strategic Use of Funds
The newly acquired funds will be directed towards expanding New Space Intelligence's existing services, developing new applications based on the "Global Land Index (GLI)", and strengthening the company's product development capabilities. Additionally, the company plans to enhance its sales, marketing, and recruitment efforts to support these initiatives.
Expanding Global Reach
While the company plans to continue its operations in Japan, it also aims to extend its services internationally, targeting markets in Asia, North America, and Africa. This expansion is part of their strategic growth plan to increase the global accessibility and usage of their satellite data solutions.
Participation in JAXA Project
In addition to the funding news, New Space Intelligence has been selected for the JAXA Space Strategy Fund's "Satellite Data Utilization System Implementation Acceleration Project". As part of this project, the company will focus on developing evaluation, calibration, verification, and correction methods for optical sensors, with the project timeline extending to the end of September 2030.
This Series A funding round marks a significant step for New Space Intelligence as it continues to advance its technology and expand its market reach, solidifying its role in the satellite data industry.