Australia’s Arlula secures funding from Lockheed Martin Ventures for space data access

Arlula, an Australian startup announced a significant strategic investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation to help the company develop Earth Observation (EO), satellite technology, and space exploration. The investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures not only provides the company with the financial resources needed for growth. Sebastian Chaoui, Co-founder and CEO, said, “Lockheed Martin’s investment is a validation of our technology and our vision for the future of satellite imaging. We are thrilled to have an investor that shares our commitment to innovation and our dedication to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the space industry.” Founded in 2018, Arlula has built a platform that integrates commercial and government satellite imagery from operators around the world in order to reduce the time it takes to access Earth observation data. Through its cloud-based infrastructure, Arlula provides businesses on the ground with the ability to integrate and manage satellite data feeds from anywhere in the world. Remote asset managers in the fields of mining, oil and gas, and forestry can now acquire and operationalise satellite imagery at scale, eliminating the need for complicated technology integrations, lengthy business contracts and negotiations. In addition, this strategic investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures represents a significant milestone for Arlula, building upon our earlier round of funding led by Main Sequence Ventures earlier this year. “We are honoured to have garnered the trust and support of both Main Sequence Ventures and Lockheed Martin Ventures, two esteemed investors who share our commitment to pushing the boundaries of space technology,” the company said in a statement. “This follow-on investment reaffirms our collective belief in the transformative potential of our technology and propels us forward in our mission to revolutionise the aerospace industry. Together with our partners, we are poised to accelerate innovation, drive advancements, and bring the future of space data even closer to Earth.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Director of Sales Graham Joss at [email protected]