Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc.

Based in El Segundo, California and Co-Founded in 2019 by Awais Ahmed (CEO) and Kshitij Khandelwal. Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc. specializes in Earth observation technology. In October 2026, Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc.

raised USD 100 million in series C funding co-led by Temasek Holdings, with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Accel, Indo‑UAE Space Investment Fund and GFT Ventures. Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc. works with customers in the agriculture, energy, government, forestry, and mining sectors to provide Earth observation and geospatial analytics solutions. The company's offerings include its Fireflies satellite constellation, which captures hyperspectral imagery for environmental monitoring, agricultural assessment, and natural resource analysis, and Aurora, a no-code Earth observation platform that enables users to access, process, and analyze satellite data.

Pixxel develops and operates satellite imaging systems and data analytics tools for organizations across North America, Europe, Asia, and other markets. The company generates revenue through subscription-based services and partnerships, providing clients with access to tailored products and analytics. Users subscribe to the Aurora platform, which offers a library of ready-to-use models and datasets, while flagship services include hyperspectral imagery and analytics sold to enterprise customers and governmental agencies. The company will use the October 2026 funding to expand its space and ground infrastructure while advancing the development of AI-enabled analytics solutions.