SatVu
SatVu has developed and launched HotSat, a microsatellite constellation with ultra-high-resolution thermal sensors that can measure heat emissions from individual buildings and infrastructure from orbit, enabling applications in energy efficiency, climate compliance and security.
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🎙️ Deep Dive
Daily News – 17 February 2026
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SatVu is a British space tech startup founded in 2019 that developed HotSat, a microsatellite constellation with ultra-high-resolution thermal sensors. The technology measures heat emissions from individual buildings, industrial plants and infrastructure from low Earth orbit, with applications in building energy efficiency, emissions regulatory compliance, oil & gas leak detection and security. In February 2026 it raised EUR 34M to expand the constellation.
Market & Clients
Key Customers
Governments, energy utilities, insurers, oil operators and ESG investors needing high-resolution satellite thermal data for emissions monitoring and energy efficiency.
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Funding & Investors
Funding Rounds
- 2026 - Round: EUR34M
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