SatVu

UK space technology firm SatVu has raised £30m ($40m) in growth capital, led by the NATO Innovation Fund, to scale its multi-satellite thermal imaging constellation and transition from single-satellite demonstration to commercial deployment of its Activity Intelligence capability.

Summary of transaction details:

• Value: £30m ($40m) fresh funding; total equity now £60m ($80m)
• Sector: DeepTech & AI — Space-based thermal intelligence and satellite imaging
• Advisor: Not disclosed
• Key Entities: SatVu (target), NATO Innovation Fund (lead strategic investor), British Business Bank, Space Frontiers Fund II (SPARX Asset Management), Presto Tech Horizons, Molten Ventures, Lockheed Martin
• Location: United Kingdom

Note: The investment reflects growing allied demand for sovereign thermal Earth observation capabilities to monitor infrastructure, supply chains and operational readiness, positioning SatVu as a key supplier of persistent intelligence across NATO nations.