The market for geospatial technology — which uses satellite & drone imagery, GPS data, and mapping software to analyze and interpret data around the planet — is experiencing extraordinary growth.
New possibilities have emerged thanks to the proliferation of satellite launches — with SpaceX alone conducting a record 98 launches during 2023 — combined with the affordability of drones and advancements in imaging technologies.
This progress opens opportunities for startups and incumbents, helping expand geospatial use cases and capabilities across industries like agriculture, automotive, construction, defense & national security, insurance, manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, and more.
In the market map below, we identify 130 companies developing satellite & geospatial tech across 14 categories.
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