Space Intelligence Receives Investment from AzurX Space Ventures and Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) to Build Global, Audit-Grade Nature Mapping Dataset
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The funding will be used to expand Space Intelligence’s catalog of mapping data across the world’s forests to support the development and financing of forest carbon projects, as well as nature impact monitoring across corporate supply chains.
“To address the dual climate and biodiversity crises, it’s critical that investment in forest conservation and restoration scales through mechanisms such as the carbon markets and that compliance with legislation like the EU Deforestation Regulation is ensured,” said Dr.
Space Intelligence co-founders Dr.
Space Intelligence’s nature data catalog currently spans 640 million hectares across seven countries, providing information on land cover, deforestation, and regrowth. By the end of Q2 2025, the company’s dataset will expand to cover more than 35 additional countries, becoming the largest audit-grade nature mapping dataset available. This expansion is driven by the company’s integrated process of geospatial analysis and ecological expertise, leveraging artificial intelligence.
The company is also set to release new data products in Q4 of this year for near real-time monitoring of deforestation and degradation, enhancing risk management and monitoring.
“Investing in space-based technologies, particularly through innovative companies like Space Intelligence, is essential for harnessing the full potential of satellite data in addressing global environmental challenges,” said
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About Space Intelligence
Space Intelligence is a NatureTech company enabling zero deforestation and mass restoration of biodiverse forests globally by providing the highest quality nature mapping data.
We combine our extensive expertise in remote sensing, data analytics, and forest ecology to provide highly accurate data for forest carbon project stakeholders and nature impact reporting.
Our approach is rooted in science, with our co-founders leveraging close to 40 combined years of academic and on-the-ground research to develop our products, which are used and trusted by some of the largest nature-based market participants.
About ASV
Our mission is to propel industries into the trillion-dollar space economy, shaping the future of technology and investment. We partner with global investment arms and strategic development funds, and directly invest in visionary founders and ventures at every stage within the space sector.
ASV is the venture arm of AzurX, a leading entity in the
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