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Orbital Sidekick

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Orbital Sidekick (OSK) is a space-based Earth observation company that specializes in hyperspectral imaging. They operate a constellation of satellites, including the GHOSt series, equipped with advanced hyperspectral sensors to monitor the Earth across a wide spectrum of light. OSK's primary focus is providing global monitoring services and actionable insights to commercial and government clients in sectors like energy (pipeline monitoring), agriculture, defense, and environmental protection. Their major customers and partners include energy companies, the U.S. Department of Defense, and organizations like the U.S. Geological Survey and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

commercialFounded 2016
San Francisco, California, United States
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Orbital Sidekick has secured contracts to supply hyperspectral data to the United States Department of Defense through partnerships with In-Q-Tel, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Space Force.

RelationshipsValue 4.6Feb 3, 2023OSK secures million$ in strategic investment for energy sector intelligence solution

Energy Innovation Capital led the $10,000,000 investment round in Orbital Sidekick.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0Feb 3, 2023OSK secures million$ in strategic investment for energy sector intelligence solution

The $10,000,000 funding will support deployment of Orbital Sidekick’s GHOSt Constellation, a fleet of satellites equipped with hyperspectral sensors, launching later 2023.

FinancialPlanCapabilityGrowthGeneralValue 4.8Feb 3, 2023OSK secures million$ in strategic investment for energy sector intelligence solution

Orbital Sidekick received a $10,000,000 investment round from strategic investors to commercialize its asset monitoring solution.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0Feb 3, 2023OSK secures million$ in strategic investment for energy sector intelligence solution

ONEOK is investing in Orbital Sidekick’s flexible platform to explore scalable applications for its assets and operations.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0Feb 1, 2023OSK Secures $10 Million to Commercialize Hyperspectral Intelligence

Orbital Sidekick raised a $10,000,000 investment round from strategic investors to commercialize its asset monitoring solution.

FinancialCapabilityGrowthRelationshipsValue 4.0Feb 1, 2023OSK Secures $10 Million to Commercialize Hyperspectral Intelligence

The $10,000,000 funding round will support deployment of Orbital Sidekick’s GHOSt Constellation of satellites equipped with hyperspectral sensors launching later 2023.

FinancialPlanCapabilityGeneralValue 4.6Feb 1, 2023OSK Secures $10 Million to Commercialize Hyperspectral Intelligence

Energy Innovation Capital led the $10,000,000 investment round in Orbital Sidekick.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.5Feb 1, 2023OSK Secures $10 Million to Commercialize Hyperspectral Intelligence

Orbital Sidekick equips satellites with hyperspectral sensors that capture images in over 500 narrow contiguous color bands across the electromagnetic spectrum.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Feb 1, 2023OSK Secures $10 Million to Commercialize Hyperspectral Intelligence

Orbital Sidekick’s GHOSt Constellation is a fleet of satellites equipped with hyperspectral sensors described as best-in-class.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.8Feb 1, 2023OSK Secures $10 Million to Commercialize Hyperspectral Intelligence

Orbital Sidekick has secured contracts to supply hyperspectral data to the United States Department of Defense through partnerships with In-Q-Tel, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Space Force.

RelationshipsValue 4.3Feb 1, 2023OSK Secures $10 Million to Commercialize Hyperspectral Intelligence

Customers have used Orbital Sidekick’s Sigma platform to flag 100 suspected methane leaks.

GeneralCapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Jan 31, 2023Orbital Sidekick raises $10 million from customers and existing investors

Orbital Sidekick launched its first satellite in 2021.

PlanGeneralValue 3.5Jan 31, 2023Orbital Sidekick raises $10 million from customers and existing investors

11.2 Capital participated in Orbital Sidekick’s $10,000,000 funding round.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0Jan 31, 2023Orbital Sidekick raises $10 million from customers and existing investors

Orbital Sidekick is preparing to launch a six-satellite Global Hyperspectral Observation Satellite constellation known as GHOSt.

PlanCapabilityGrowthValue 3.8Jan 31, 2023Orbital Sidekick raises $10 million from customers and existing investors

Orbital Sidekick’s first two GHOSt satellites are slated to launch on SpaceX Rideshare Transporter-7 in spring 2023.

PlanValue 4.0Jan 31, 2023Orbital Sidekick raises $10 million from customers and existing investors

Customers have used Orbital Sidekick’s Sigma platform to flag 200 suspected liquid hydrocarbon leaks.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.4Jan 31, 2023Orbital Sidekick raises $10 million from customers and existing investors

Syndicate 708 participated in Orbital Sidekick’s $10,000,000 funding round.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0Jan 31, 2023Orbital Sidekick raises $10 million from customers and existing investors

Orbital Sidekick raised $10,000,000 in an investment round led by Energy Innovation Capital.

FinancialRelationshipsValue 4.0Jan 31, 2023Orbital Sidekick raises $10 million from customers and existing investors

11.2 Capital, Syndicate 708, and In-Q-Tel also participated in Orbital Sidekick’s Series A round announced in 2021.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0Jan 31, 2023Orbital Sidekick raises $10 million from customers and existing investors
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