Technology and Science06 April, 20261 min read
Xoople Raises $130M Series B, Partners with L3Harris for AI-Ready Satellite Data
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Xoople raised $130 million in a Series B to build an AI-ready Earth-mapping constellation. Partnership with L3Harris to manufacture high-precision sensors powering Xoople's satellites.
Funding and Partnership
Spanish space tech startup Xoople closed a $130 million Series B round led by Nazca Capital. The company announced a strategic partnership with L3Harris to manufacture advanced optical sensors.
CEO Pirondini said the sensors will collect data two orders of magnitude better than existing systems. Xoople has raised $225 million to date and is focusing on AI-ready geospatial data.
Market Position and Vision
Xoople aims to become the go-to source of enterprise-grade satellite data optimized for deep learning. Pirondini explained their business model centers on embedding data directly into existing enterprise ecosystems.
The company faces mature competitors including Vantor, Planet, BlackSky, and Airbus. The sensors are designed for optical data collection.
European Space Tech Landscape
Xoople's raise is one of Europe's most substantial space tech funding rounds in 2025. The financing puts Spain on the map as a serious player in the satellite AI race.
The deal with L3Harris marks a notable crossover between defense contractors and commercial space AI. Pirondini noted we are in unicorn territory.