Pixxel
Techstars '19Palo Alto, US · Founded 2019 · 384 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors
Pixxel builds hyperspectral satellite systems and software to monitor Earth's ecosystems, resources, and atmosphere for environmental management and climate action. The company serves decision-makers in agriculture, water quality monitoring, and sustainability sectors across the globe.
Founders & leadership
Pixxel was founded in 2019 by Awais Ahmed and Kshitij Khandelwal.
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Awais AhmedinFounder, CEOAwais Ahmed is the founder of Pixxel, which builds hyperspectral satellite systems and software to monitor Earth's ecosystems, resources, and atmosphere for environmental and climate applications.
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Kshitij KhandelwalinFounder and CTOFounder of Pixxel, which develops hyperspectral satellite systems and software for monitoring Earth's ecosystems, resources, and atmosphere to support environmental management and climate action.
Investors · 10
Aditya Birla VenturesMumbai
Athera Venture PartnersBangalore · $480K – $3M
Inventus Capital PartnersSilicon Valley · $3M – $4M
Merak VenturesNew Delhi · $500K – $1.5M
Radical VenturesToronto · $1M – $25M
Seraphim SpaceLondon · $1.3M – $3.8M
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Glade Brook Capital PartnersreportedGreenwich
Silent VenturesreportedDallas · $1.5M – $3Mvia Jackson Moses · inferred
Temasekreported · 2 sourcesSingapore
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$100M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2024–2026
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 6
by search overlapEos145 shared keywordsEOS Data Analytics provides satellite imagery and AI-based analytics, operating its own EOS SAT-1 satellite alongside 20+ partner constellations to turn raw imagery into decision-ready reports and visualizations. Its platforms (LandViewer, Crop Monitoring, EOS RayVision) serve industries such as agriculture, forestry, insurance, and infrastructure with solutions like crop classification, yield prediction, and change detection.
Esri95 shared keywordsEsri develops ArcGIS, a geospatial platform that enables organizations across industries to create digital twins, conduct spatial analysis, and optimize operations. The platform serves government agencies, retailers, consultants, and other enterprises seeking location-based intelligence and data-driven decision-making.
Planet Labs94 shared keywordsPlanet operates a web-geo platform that provides daily satellite imagery and foundational analytics of Earth's landmass for businesses, governments, and research institutions. The company serves customers across agriculture, defense, and other sectors seeking to monitor global change, scale operations, and mitigate risk through satellite data and APIs.
Living Optics67 shared keywordsLiving Optics builds a handheld snapshot hyperspectral imaging camera and accompanying software that capture and analyze hyperspectral data at video rate. Its products serve applications across food, healthcare, security, and industrial segments, with developer tools for building custom imaging applications.
Atlas62 shared keywordsAtlas is a browser-based, AI-native GIS platform whose assistant "Navi" builds maps, dashboards, and multi-step spatial workflows from conversational prompts and connected data sources (shapefiles, GeoJSON, PostgreSQL, and more). It serves energy developers, asset managers, field operations teams, real-estate portfolios, and municipalities, as well as the GIS professionals who support them.
SkyWatch Space Applications Inc.62 shared keywordsSkyWatch provides an API and platform for accessing, managing, and distributing geospatial and satellite data to commercial users. The company serves organizations seeking to use Earth observation data for business applications and problem-solving.
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In the news
Singapore's Temasek to lead space tech startup Pixxel's $100 million round | Company Business Newslivemint.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Pixxel do?
- Pixxel builds hyperspectral satellite systems and software to monitor Earth's ecosystems, resources, and atmosphere for environmental management and climate action. The company serves decision-makers in agriculture, water quality monitoring, and sustainability sectors across the globe.
- Who founded Pixxel?
- Pixxel was founded by Awais Ahmed, Kshitij Khandelwal in 2019.
- Who are Pixxel's investors?
- Pixxel's investors include Aditya Birla Ventures, Athera Venture Partners, Inventus Capital Partners, Merak Ventures, Radical Ventures, Seraphim Space, Techstars, Glade Brook Capital Partners and 2 more.
- How much funding has Pixxel raised?
- Pixxel has disclosed $100M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Pixxel headquartered?
- Pixxel is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.