€5M seed round. Round was led by a redacted lead investor, with participation from Unconventional Ventures, kopa ventures, Desai Ventures, Hypernova / New Venture Securities, two EQT Partners acting as strategic investors (Matthias Fackler and Francesco Starache). Existing investors Antler, Findus Ventures, E2MC, and Pilabs also joined. Supported by the European Space Agency. Technology: miniaturised SWIR imager combined with micro-LIDAR enabling high-precision methane detection from small satellites and airborne platforms.
About AIRMO
Munich-based SpaceTech startup developing a space-based monitoring instrument that combines a shortwave infrared imager (SWIR) with micro-LIDAR to detect greenhouse gas emissions (notably methane) from small satellites; technology miniaturized with ESA support and already used on drones and aircraft.
Munich, Germany
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What type of funding round did AIRMO raise?
AIRMO raised a seed round.
How much did AIRMO raise in its seed?
AIRMO raised $5,000,000 EUR in its seed.
Who invested in AIRMO's seed?
The investors in AIRMO's seed are: Unconventional Ventures, kopa ventures, Desai Ventures, Hypernova / New Venture Securities, EQT Partners (Matthias Fackler), EQT Partners (Francesco Starache), Antler, Findus Ventures, E2MC, Pilabs, Ananda Impact Ventures.
What type of investment was AIRMO's seed?
AIRMO's seed was a equity investment.
How will AIRMO use the funds from its seed?
AIRMO plans to use the funds for: Support first satellite mission (planned launch 2027), Expand airborne monitoring operations across Europe, MENA, and Central Asia, Move from pilot projects to scaled commercial deployment, Establish local presence in the MENA region.