Satellites On Fire
Techstars '23Martínez, AR · Founded 2020 · 22 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors
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Satellites on Fire combines satellite data and tower-mounted cameras with artificial intelligence to detect and monitor wildfires earlier than traditional satellite systems. The platform serves fire management agencies, forestry operators, and emergency responders across Latin America.
Founders & leadership
Satellites On Fire was founded in 2020 by Franco Rodriguez Viau.
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Franco Rodriguez ViauinCo-Founder & CEOFranco Rodríguez Viau is the founder of Satellites on Fire, which uses satellite imagery and AI to detect wildfires earlier than conventional systems and operates across Latin America and multiple continents. He began work on wildfire detection technology in his teenage years and has helped coordinate responses to over 600 fire incidents as of 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Satellites On Fire do?
- Satellites on Fire combines satellite data and tower-mounted cameras with artificial intelligence to detect and monitor wildfires earlier than traditional satellite systems. The platform serves fire management agencies, forestry operators, and emergency responders across Latin America.
- Who founded Satellites On Fire?
- Satellites On Fire was founded by Franco Rodriguez Viau in 2020.
- Who are Satellites On Fire's investors?
- Satellites On Fire's investors include AIR Capital, Antom, Draper Associates, Innventure, Mercy Corps Ventures, Techstars, VitaminºC, Dalus Capital.
- Where is Satellites On Fire headquartered?
- Satellites On Fire is headquartered in Martínez, AR.