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Ursa

Ithaca, US · 6 known investors

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Mike Zakunlockedknows Adam Maher · together at Cornell (overlapped)
×9knows the team · via Cornell
×2knows the team · via Space Systems Loral

Ursa Space offers a custom geospatial monitoring service that selects sensors, schedules satellite data collection, and runs SAR-based analysis to deliver verified intelligence reports, alerts, and forecasts. Its platform serves organizations that need to monitor objects, vessels, infrastructure, and activity across defined areas of interest without in-house technical expertise.

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Founders & leadership

AMAdam Maher
Adam MaherinFounderAdam Maher is CEO and founder of Ursa Space Systems, which provides geospatial monitoring through satellite data collection and analysis. He previously worked as a systems engineer at Maxar (Space Systems Loral), where he contributed to satellite design, commercial proposals, and Earth observation programs.
JBJulie Baker
Julie BakerinExecutive
MSMark Snell
Mark SnellinExecutive
NRNicole Robinson
Nicole RobinsonExecutive
TE
Tom EdwardsExecutive

Board

DF
Daniel FreemanBoard director
WP
William PorteousBoard director
CS
Christopher SteedBoard director
WP
William PorteausBoard director
MS
Mark SpotoinBoard directorGeneral Partner at Edge
PG
Paul GrazianiBoard director
DF
Daniel FreedmanBoard director

Investors · 6

Hemisphere Ventures LLCMckinney
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)Menlo Park · $200K – $40M
Razor's Edge VenturesReston · $2M – $4M
EdgereportedReston
RRE LeadersreportedNew York
RRE VenturesreportedNew York · $5M – $15M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$93.8M disclosed across 13 of 14 rounds · 2015–2026

▶$27.9MraisedJul 2026 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adam MaherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Julie BakerExecutive Officer
  • Mark SnellExecutive Officer
  • Christopher SteedDirector
  • William PorteousDirector
  • Paul GrazianiDirector
  • Daniel FreedmanDirector
Offering amount
$27.9M
Amount sold
$27.9M
First sale
Mar 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.3MraisedAug 2024 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul GrazianiDirector
  • Adam MaherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Julie BakerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Daniel FreemanDirector
  • William PorteousDirector
  • Christopher SteedDirector
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$1.3M
First sale
Aug 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.2MraisedMar 2024 · 24 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel FreemanDirector
  • Julie BakerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul GrazianiDirector
  • William PorteousDirector
  • Adam MaherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher SteedDirector
Offering amount
$6.2M
Amount sold
$6.2M
First sale
Jan 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4MraisedMar 2023 · 21 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • William PorteausDirector
  • Paul GrazianiDirector
  • Julie BakerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mark SpotoDirector
  • Adam MaherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tom EdwardsExecutive Officer
  • Christopher SteedDirector
  • Daniel FreemanDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Mar 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$16.1MraisedMar 2022 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher SteedDirector
  • Julie BakerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tom EdwardsExecutive Officer
  • William PorteausDirector
  • Mark SpotoDirector
  • Paul GrazianiDirector
  • Nicole RobinsonExecutive Officer
  • Adam MaherExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$16.1M
First sale
Mar 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.9MraisedMay 2021 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nicole RobinsonExecutive Officer
  • Julie BakerExecutive Officer, Director
  • William PorteausDirector
  • Adam MaherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mark SpotoDirector
  • Paul GrazianiDirector
  • Christopher SteedDirector
  • Tom EdwardsExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$8.9M
Amount sold
$6.9M
First sale
May 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$15MraisedNov 2019 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Derek EdingerExecutive Officer
  • Adam J. MaherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tom EdwardsExecutive Officer
  • Julie BakerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mark SpotoDirector
  • Christopher SteedDirector
  • William PorteousDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$15M
First sale
Sep 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.8MraisedAug 2019 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adam J. MaherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Julie BakerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher SteedDirector
  • William PorteousDirector
  • Derek EdingerExecutive Officer
  • Tom EdwardsExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$2.8M
Amount sold
$2.8M
First sale
May 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 7

by search overlap
Esri28 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.
Esa22 shared keywordsThe European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe's intergovernmental organization for space, carrying out missions and research across space science, technology, and applications. It supports the competitiveness of the European space industry through procurement, commercial opportunities, and collaboration with its Member States.
Capella Space18 shared keywordsCapella Space designs, builds, and operates synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellations that provide all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation imagery at sub-0.25m resolution. It offers an automated end-to-end tasking and data delivery platform serving defense and intelligence, maritime, disaster response, and infrastructure monitoring customers.
Ursa Major17 shared keywordsUrsa Major develops flight-proven aerospace and defense systems, including hypersonic engines, solid rocket motors, and space mobility solutions for military and defense applications. The company combines additive manufacturing with rapid development to deliver systems for land, sea, air, and space domains.
Capella Space16 shared keywordsCapella Space designs, builds, and operates synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellations that provide all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation imagery at sub-0.25m resolution. It offers an automated end-to-end tasking and data delivery platform serving defense and intelligence, maritime, disaster response, and infrastructure monitoring customers.
Iceye SAR satellite14 shared keywordsICEYE operates a satellite-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system that delivers persistent, real-time monitoring and damage assessment data globally. The company serves governments, insurers, and disaster response organizations seeking actionable intelligence for national security, natural disaster response, and risk evaluation.
EOS SAR14 shared keywordsEOS SAR develops synthetic aperture radar (SAR) payloads for a constellation of remote sensing satellites, alongside optical satellites operating in tandem in low Earth orbit. It aims to provide high-resolution Earth observation imagery (down to 0.25m) and analytics for any location, day or night and through cloud cover.

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In the news

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Frequently asked questions

What does Ursa do?
Ursa Space offers a custom geospatial monitoring service that selects sensors, schedules satellite data collection, and runs SAR-based analysis to deliver verified intelligence reports, alerts, and forecasts. Its platform serves organizations that need to monitor objects, vessels, infrastructure, and activity across defined areas of interest without in-house technical expertise.
Who founded Ursa?
Ursa was founded by Adam Maher.
Who are Ursa's investors?
Ursa's investors include Hemisphere Ventures LLC, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Razor's Edge Ventures, Edge, RRE Leaders, RRE Ventures.
How much funding has Ursa raised?
Ursa has disclosed $93.8M raised across 13 of its 14 known rounds.
Where is Ursa headquartered?
Ursa is headquartered in Ithaca, US.