SatVu
Builds a constellation of high-resolution thermal infrared satellites delivering day and night heat intelligence for defence, government and energy users.
Italy at night, seen from the International Space Station. Photo: NASA, Public domain (PD-USGov-NASA-AP).
Round details
Venture round, £30M, Feb 2026.
Why it matters
NATO Innovation Fund strategic investment in Feb 2026; HotSat-2 and HotSat-3 slated for 2026 launch, HotSat-4 and HotSat-5 under contract; Lockheed Martin is an investor.
Key figures confirmed by multiple sourcesLast checked 21 October 2026
SatVu: key questions
What does SatVu do?
Builds a constellation of high-resolution thermal infrared satellites delivering day and night heat intelligence for defence, government and energy users.
Where is SatVu based?
SatVu is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It was founded in 2016.
How much funding has SatVu raised?
Total funding is ~£60M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Venture round, £30M, Feb 2026.
Who are SatVu's investors?
Notable investors include Molten Ventures, NATO Innovation Fund, British Business Bank.
Sources
- tech.eu/2026/02/17/satvu-closes-a-30m-funding-round-to-accelerate-its-multi-satellite-cons
- satellitevu.com/about
- nif.fund/portfolio
Figures come from company announcements and press reports. Spot an error? Send a correction. Nothing here is investment advice.
Similar companies
More in Space & ISRAerospacelab
Mont-Saint-Guibert, BelgiumDesigns, mass-produces and operates satellite platforms for Earth observation and telecommunications for government and commercial customers.
AIKO
Turin, ItalyBuilds AI software for autonomous spacecraft operations, including onboard autonomy (orbital_OLIVER) and predictive maintenance tools.
Aldoria
Toulouse, FranceSpace surveillance and traffic management company offering collision avoidance, constellation monitoring and orbital tracking services.