Customer Profile
Fleet Space
Fleet Space Technologies
Fleet Space Technologies is an Australian space technology company founded in 2015 2. The company designs, manufactures, and launches small satellite constellations to provide global data services 2. Its primary focus is Earth observation and resource exploration 2.
The company utilizes its proprietary ExoSphere platform to deliver real-time mineral exploration data 2. Fleet Space has demonstrated the utility of its technology by identifying up to 329 million metric tons of lithium oxide potential at the Cisco project in Quebec 2. The company recently raised A$150M (USD$100M) in a Series D round in December 2024 2.
Investment Thesis
Fleet Space Technologies is an Australian space technology company founded in 2015 2. The company designs, manufactures, and launches small satellite constellations to provide global data services 2. Its primary focus is Earth observation and resource exploration 2.
The company utilizes its proprietary ExoSphere platform to deliver real-time mineral exploration data 2. Fleet Space has demonstrated the utility of its technology by identifying up to 329 million metric tons of lithium oxide potential at the Cisco project in Quebec 2. The company recently raised A$150M (USD$100M) in a Series D round in December 2024 2.
Key Differentiators
- • Integrated Resource Exploration: Uses the ExoSphere satellite-powered AI system to discover mineral deposits, such as the Cisco Lithium Project 2.
- • Manufacturing Scale: Operates a 5,300m² space-tech hyperfactory at Adelaide Airport's Catalyst Park capable of producing hundreds of satellites and thousands of sensors annually 2.
- • Diversified Product Suite: Combines satellite constellations with active seismic exploration technology acquired via HiSeis 2.
- • Advanced Manufacturing: Developing an Alpha constellation consisting of fully 3D-printed small satellites 2.
Rocket Lab Relationship
Fleet Space is a customer of Rocket Lab's launch services. The company has utilized the Electron rocket for the Proxima 1, Proxima 2, and Centauri 3 missions 2. Fleet Space also signed a contract with Rocket Lab for the 'It's Business Time' mission to launch two Proxima satellites 1. Additionally, Fleet Space utilizes the Photon satellite bus for its constellation to support LEO missions 2.
Technology
The company's technology stack includes the ExoSphere real-time mineral exploration platform 2. It also employs active seismic exploration technology via its acquisition of HiSeis 2. For ground operations, Fleet Space partners with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to use global cloud infrastructure for its ground station network 2.
Space Activity
Fleet Space operates several satellite constellations, including the Proxima and Centauri series 2. The company is currently building the Gamma constellation, which consists of 28 satellites 2. It is also developing the Alpha constellation using 3D-printing technology 2. The company has also secured an A$4M contract for a Moon to Mars resource exploration demonstrator program 2.
Leadership
Flavia Tata Nardini
Flavia Tata Nardini, Matt Pearson
Matt Pearson, Co-Founder & Chief Exploration Officer. Aerospace entrepreneur.
Funding
Fleet Space is in the Series D funding stage 2. The company has raised a total of $166.89M 2. The latest round, a A$150M / USD$100M Series D, closed on December 11-12, 2024, led by Teachers’ Venture Growth 2. Notable investors include Blackbird Ventures, Hostplus, Horizons Ventures, Artesian Venture Partners, Alumni Ventures, and Pegasus Tech Ventures 2.
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