Ubotica Technologies has raised $11 million in new funding to accelerate the commercialization of its artificial intelligence platform for maritime intelligence and security applications.
The Dublin-based space technology company said the funding round was co-led by Act Venture Capital and Greencode Ventures, with participation from Atlantic Bridge, an existing investor.
The latest investment will support the expansion of Ubotica’s AI-powered intelligence services, which leverage satellite-based data processing and edge computing technologies.
Focus on Maritime Intelligence
Ubotica is developing a platform designed to provide near real-time maritime intelligence by processing satellite data closer to where it is collected rather than transmitting all information back to Earth for analysis.
The company combines onboard data processing with predictive analytics and risk assessment tools to generate intelligence products for customers.
Its Live Maritime Intelligence platform is intended to support the identification of potential maritime threats using satellite-derived information.
Expanding Orbital AI Capabilities
According to Ubotica, the company has spent several years developing and validating artificial intelligence technologies for deployment on satellites.
The firm said its orbital AI systems have been used across more than ten space missions, providing experience in deploying edge computing applications in space environments.
Multi-Sensor Satellite Coordination
The company’s platform is designed to dynamically coordinate different types of satellite assets, including optical, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and radio frequency (RF) systems.
By combining information from multiple sensor types, the platform aims to improve situational awareness and support monitoring of maritime activities.
The approach is intended to help operators identify areas of interest and task appropriate satellite resources to collect relevant data.
Hardware-Agnostic Architecture
Ubotica said its latest platform has been developed to operate independently of specific hardware configurations.
The company noted that earlier approaches to orbital AI often required software to be integrated directly with dedicated satellite hardware before launch.
Its current architecture is designed to operate across a range of satellites equipped with onboard processing capabilities, potentially enabling broader deployment as space-based computing infrastructure expands.
Growing Demand for Space-Based Intelligence
The funding comes amid increasing interest in satellite-enabled intelligence and monitoring systems, particularly for maritime security, critical infrastructure protection and environmental monitoring.
Advances in onboard processing and edge computing are enabling satellite operators to perform more analysis in orbit, reducing response times and potentially improving the delivery of actionable intelligence.
Ubotica said the new capital will help expand adoption of its maritime intelligence platform and support growth in international markets.
