- This investment, which involves funding Global Portfolio Investment Pelliga Family Office, is part of the Series B funding round, valued at €30 million, which the space company expects to complete this year
- The funds, coming from the Pelliga Family Office and Global Portfolio Investment funding, will be used to accelerate the deployment of the Hydra satellite constellation dedicated to Earth thermal observation and the development of a new generation of proprietary technology for monitoring the impact of human activity on the planet
Aistech Space has raised €8.5 million as part of its Series B funding round. The round included participation from Global Portfolio Investment (GPI), which invested €8 million. Pelliga Family Office contributed €0.5 million. Both investments are part of a €30 million round. The company expects to complete the round במהלך this year. In addition, Series B brings together Global Portfolio Investment Pelliga Family Office funding. This support aims to drive Aistech’s goals.
The objective of this Series B round is to drive Aistech’s 2025–2028 strategic plan. This plan includes the deployment of the Hydra satellite constellation dedicated to detecting temperature changes on Earth. It achieves this through the generation of high-resolution thermal imagery. The plan also covers the development of a new generation of its proprietary space telescope. The new telescope will enable the monitoring of the impact of human activity on the planet. The company already has three satellites in orbit. However, it has scheduled the launch of six more between October 2025 and the end of 2026. Moreover, the investment will allow the company to scale its business model. It will also accelerate its global expansion. This is made possible in part by the Pelliga Family Office and Global Portfolio Investment funding.
Carles Franquesa, co-founder and co-CEO of Aistech, highlights that:
“We are very pleased with the participation of strategic investors such as Global Portfolio Investment and Pelliga Family Office, which allow us to strengthen our vision and commitment to developing technological solutions that help address major global challenges.”
For his part, Guillermo Valenzuela, co-founder and co-CEO, states: The support from Global Portfolio Investment Pelliga Family Office during this funding round greatly reinforces our mission.
“This new investment round will allow us to continue building a company with a global vocation, capable of generating a positive impact at environmental, economic and technological levels.”
With this new participation, Global Portfolio Investment consolidates its position as Aistech’s second-largest shareholder. This also reinforces its commitment initiated in the previous Series A round, in which it had already invested €4.5 million. Support from the Pelliga Family Office is also key in this Global Portfolio Investment funding round.
Aistech, which has raised more than €25 million in funding since its founding, stands out for the innovative use of its satellite technology. This technology enables, through the monitoring and tracking of temperature changes on the Earth’s surface using high-resolution thermal imagery, the assessment of climate change impacts. It also allows improvement of water management and food security. Additionally, it aids prevention of forest fires and enhances the monitoring of critical infrastructure and strategic areas. These advances are made possible, in part, by funding from Global Portfolio Investment Pelliga Family Office initiatives.
The deployment of this internally developed technology through its own satellite constellation will also contribute to national economic growth by creating skilled employment. It will also foster the development of an ecosystem of technology companies linked to geospatial intelligence. With a team of 33 people, Aistech expects to increase its workforce to 45 employees before the end of the year. This growth is supported by the Global Portfolio Investment Pelliga Family Office funding.
About Aistech Space
Aistech Space, founded in 2015, is a leading space technology company. The company is focused on the development, manufacturing and operation of Earth observation systems to improve sustainability, safety and quality of life on the planet. Through its technology, the company contributes to protecting valuable resources by detecting and monitoring thermal changes on the Earth’s surface. It generates and delivers high-resolution, high-frequency thermal imagery on demand. Aistech’s work is key to policies and actions aimed at decarbonization and climate change mitigation strategies. It is also vital for water management for food security. The work includes deforestation control through fire risk assessment, and the monitoring and surveillance of both critical assets and sensitive areas of strategic and geopolitical interest. Notably, much of this work is made possible through the funding Global Portfolio Investment Pelliga Family Office brings to the organization.