LiveEO

LiveEO is a Berlin-based Earth observation analytics company that combines satellite imagery, LiDAR data sourced from partners, and proprietary AI/ML models to generate risk analytics for organizations operating complex infrastructure networks or global supply chains. Its processing pipeline ingests remote sensing and operational data, applies machine learning models, and delivers resulting insights through LiveEO's own platforms and via APIs into customer software.

The product suite comprises three offerings built on a shared satellite-AI foundation: Treeline, a vegetation management solution that detects grow-in, fall-in and vitality risks along power lines and railways to optimize pruning cycles and reduce outages; SurfaceScout, which monitors construction, excavation and ground movement along pipeline corridors to detect third-party threats; and TradeAware, which supports procurement and compliance teams in detecting deforestation risk, collecting supplier data and preparing audit documentation under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The company states SOC 2 Type II certification and in-region infrastructure for regulated environments.

LiveEO has also announced Twinspector, its own European-built satellite constellation purpose-designed for infrastructure monitoring and specified to deliver up to 35 cm stereo imagery, and is extending its geospatial stack into dual-use defense and security applications such as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), infrastructure protection and situational awareness.

Founding story

LiveEO was founded in 2018 in Berlin by Daniel Seidel and Sven Przywarra, who set out to bridge the gap between space technology and the industries that operate critical infrastructure. Deutsche Bahn became the company's first customer, and close cooperation with the railway operator led to the launch of the Treeline vegetation management product in 2019. Sven Przywarra is Co-Founder and Co-CEO for business and was recognized on Forbes Germany's 30 Under 30 list; Daniel Seidel is Co-Founder and Co-CEO for technology, holds a Master's in Space Engineering from RWTH Aachen University and is the inventor of an aerodynamics patent from his time at BMW. The two also co-founded and co-host NewSpaceVision, a European space industry event series and podcast.

Business model

LiveEO sells software products to enterprises, delivering satellite-derived risk analytics through its platforms and via API integrations into customer systems. Satellite and LiDAR data are obtained from a global network of provider partners, with the company adding proprietary AI models and analytics on top; it is also building its own Twinspector constellation to secure independent data supply.

Enterprise software offerings sold as three purpose-built products (Treeline, SurfaceScout, TradeAware) to infrastructure operators and procurement/compliance teams, with insights delivered through platforms and APIs.

Traction

Named customers and references include Deutsche Bahn, E.ON, Iberdrola, Network Rail, BPA (UK), Auchan (France), ISA (Bolivia), Liberty Utilities, City of Westerville, Sheridan, Hetch Hetchy Water & Power, Plains Midstream (Canada), Kirana Megatara (Indonesia), SIAT (Ghana), Active Tree Services (Australia), First Gas (New Zealand), Bauhaus & Co KB (Germany) and Sri Trang Agro-Industry (Thailand). The company reported tripling growth in 2023, around 130 employees in mid-2024, and by 2025 a team of 160+ from over 30 countries, customers on six continents and monitoring of over one million kilometers of grid. Westerville Electric reported its outage rate falling from 18% in 2022 to 10% after adopting LiveEO.

Latest developments

LiveEO announced a first closing of more than €28 million to expand its civil infrastructure business and move into dual-use defense and security applications, with Helantic, b2ventures and EIC joining as new investors alongside existing backers. It also announced the Twinspector satellite constellation, secured a German Space Agency at DLR grant to build a multimodal vision foundation model for Earth observation (August 2026), and was recognized as a Global Top 100 Geospatial Company 2026 (July 2026).