Arlula
7 known investors
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200 people in our graph share verified history with the Arlula team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Tom Hodgesunlockedknows Sebastian Chaoui · together at University of Technology Sydney (overlapped)
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Arlula builds infrastructure for Earth Observation, providing automated, secure systems that move satellite data through organizations at scale. It serves Earth observation organizations and remains neutral across operators, data providers, constellations, and clouds, integrating into existing systems with modular capabilities.
Founders & leadership
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Sebastian ChaouiinCo-Founder and CEOSebastian Chaoui is co-founder and CEO of Arlula, which provides infrastructure for accessing and operationalizing satellite data across government, defense, and commercial organizations.
Investors · 7
Black Nova VCSydney · $100K
Croc PitchDarwin · $1M
Main Sequence VenturesSydney
Lockheed Martin Venturesreported · 3 sourcesBethesda
StartmatereportedMelbourne · $78K
Also in the syndicate · 2
MoonshotPaspalis Capitallead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$3.4M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2023–2026
- $3.4MraisedMar 2026 · 2 sources
Paspalis Capital (lead), Lockheed Martin Ventures, Main Sequence Ventures, Moonshot, Startmate
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountseed fundingMay 2023Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
In the news
Down Under But Way Up: Australia's Top Aerospace Startups - TechRoundtechround.co.uk · Aug 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Arlula do?
- Arlula builds infrastructure for Earth Observation, providing automated, secure systems that move satellite data through organizations at scale. It serves Earth observation organizations and remains neutral across operators, data providers, constellations, and clouds, integrating into existing systems with modular capabilities.
- Who founded Arlula?
- Arlula was founded by Sebastian Chaoui.
- Who are Arlula's investors?
- Arlula's investors include Black Nova VC, Croc Pitch, Main Sequence Ventures, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Startmate.
- How much funding has Arlula raised?
- Arlula has disclosed $3.4M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.