Planet is an aerospace and data analytics company that builds small satellites and delivers information about the changing planet.
Planet is a startup based in San Francisco and founded by former NASA employees that collects information about its changing planet via a fleet of compact, highly capable Earth-imaging satellites. The broad coverage and high frequency of Planet's satellite imagery will enable customers with unprecedented access to global and local insights that currently are either impossible or cost-prohibitive to obtain. It designs, builds, and operates the largest fleet of satellites, as well as online software, tools, and analytics needed to deliver data to users. Planet offers a diverse selection of imagery and analytic solutions, all made available online through our platform and web-based tools. They provide geospatial insights at the speed of change, equipping users with the data necessary to make informed, timely decisions.In addition to California, Planet has offices in Germany and Canada where they deliver market-leading geospatial imagery to a global network of customers and partners in over 100 countries. The Planet's mission is to image the entire Earth every day and make global change visible, accessible, and actionable.
Announced Date | Round | Money Raised | Number of Investors | Lead Investors | Post Valuation | |
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Feb 20, 2019 | Series D | $168M | 1 | Prelude Ventures | — | Detail |
Apr 14, 2015 | Series C | $23M | 1 | IFC Venture Capital Group | — | Detail |
Investor Name | Lead Investor | Funding Round |
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Prelude Ventures | Yes | Series D |
IFC Venture Capital Group | Yes | Series C |