Kleos Space SA

Kleos Space SA is a satellite-based provider of geospatial intelligence, specializing in collecting and processing radio frequency data for surveillance and security applications. Kleos Space SA, founded in 2017 by Andrew Bowyer and Kosta Hantzis, operates from its headquarters in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. The company focuses on delivering satellite-powered intelligence services. It has secured funding through two deals, with its most recent funding being an IPO on June 26, 2018, where it raised USD 100.

00 mn. The current CEO is Melaneia Platis. Kleos Space specializes in providing space-powered signal and geospatial intelligence through its core service of collecting and processing radio frequency (RF) data via satellites. Their satellite-based sensors are deployed over critical areas of interest, allowing for wide-area surveillance that is more cost-effective compared to traditional terrestrial assets.

The RF data collected is downlinked through a network of ground station providers and processed using Kleos' proprietary algorithms. This results in unique intelligence products designed to enhance capabilities in various maritime and land-based applications, such as defense and security, countering illegal fishing and piracy, search and rescue, and monitoring human trafficking. Their services cater to governmental agencies, defense sectors, and organizations focused on maritime and land security, with operational deployments spanning across regions including Europe, North America, and parts of the Asia-Pacific. Kleos Space generated revenue of USD 672,605.

10 in 2019, with an EBITDA of USD -6,284,896. 60 in 2021. The company operates primarily on a subscription-based model, providing clients access to recent and archived data products. They offer a user-friendly API for customers, facilitating recurring licensing agreements for their intelligence products, with an emphasis on long-term partnerships in defense and maritime sectors.

Kleos Space aims to expand its product offerings by developing new satellite technologies and enhancing its data analytics capabilities, with future product launches expected in the coming years. The company plans to enter new markets in Asia and South America by 2025, leveraging the recent IPO funding of USD 100. 00 mn to support these initiatives and strengthen its operational capacities.