New Space Intelligence
Category: AI in Climate / Energy
Develops a satellite data pipeline platform that converts, calibrates, and integrates heterogeneous satellite data into usable formats for social infrastructure monitoring and disaster analysis. New Space Intelligence was founded in 2021. The company is led by Yumiko Nagai. Based in Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $2.9M. Latest round: Series A. Key investors include Partners Fund, YMFG Capital, H.I.S., NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Zenrin Future Partners, JR East Start UP, Taiko Holdings, epiST Ventures, The 77 Capital, Mizuho Capital, Mitsubishi Research Institute.
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- $2.9M
Value proposition
NSI's Satellite Data Pipeline automates the selection, harmonization, analysis, and provision of multi-satellite data using proprietary calibration technology (ground-based mirror reflectors + AI) to enable high-frequency, cost-optimized, continuous Earth observation for infrastructure monitoring and disaster response.
Products and solutions
Satellite Data Pipeline (automated selection, integration, analysis, provision of satellite data), Global Land Index (GLI) data platform, Calibration by Mirror Reflector, Satellite Data Harmonization, Change Detection Services, Infrastructure monitoring (railways, roads, tunnels, power), Disaster monitoring (flood, landslide, house collapse), Illegal dumping monitoring, Land deformation monitoring, Remote island monitoring
Unique value
Proprietary calibration technology using ground-based mirror reflectors combined with AI for image quality evaluation and correction, plus harmonization technology that bridges differences between individual satellites — enabling continuous observation even if a specific satellite stops operating.
Target customer
Public sector (government infrastructure agencies, disaster management), railway operators, road authorities, construction companies, power utilities, environmental monitoring agencies, financial institutions (risk analysis), and international organizations across Japan, Asia, North America, and Africa.
Industries served
Infrastructure monitoring (railways, roads, tunnels, power), Disaster response and management, Environmental monitoring, Land use analysis, Agriculture, Urban planning, Construction, Finance (risk analysis)
Technology advantage
Core calibration and integration technology using ground-based mirror reflectors with AI-powered image quality evaluation and correction; Satellite Data Harmonization technology enabling cross-satellite data comparison; Global Land Index (GLI) for quantifying Earth's state; Automated pipeline reducing need for domain expertise in satellite data selection and analysis; Cost optimization through multi-satellite combination
How they differentiate
Unlike competitors who focus on single-satellite data or specific applications, NSI's core differentiator is its calibration and harmonization technology that standardizes data from multiple heterogeneous satellites into comparable formats. The use of ground-based mirror reflectors combined with AI for image quality correction is unique. This enables high-frequency observation, cost optimization, and observation continuity — even if a specific satellite stops operating.
Main competitors
Axelspace Corporation (Japan), Synspective (Japan), Tellus Inc. (Japan), PASCO Corporation
Key partnerships
Axelspace (strategic partnership for satellite imagery utilization, 2023), Mitsubishi Research Institute (joint satellite intelligence services, MRI invested in NSI, 2024), ArkEdge Space (MoU for satellite image analysis solutions, 2024), RESTEC (JAXA Space Strategy Fund consortium lead), PASCO Corporation, Synspective, JAXA Space Strategy Fund (Phase 2 selection)
Notable customers
Mitsubishi Research Institute, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), JR East (East Japan Railway Company) via JR East Startup program
Major milestones
Founded November 2021, Strategic partnership with Axelspace (January 2023), Partnership with Mitsubishi Research Institute for satellite intelligence services (February 2024), MoU with ArkEdge Space (December 2024), Selected as finalist for NIKKEI THE PITCH GROWTH 2025-2026 Grand Final (March 2026), Selected for JAXA Space Strategy Fund Phase 2 (April 2026), Raised ¥430M Series A led by Partners Fund (April 2026)
Market positioning
Niche player in the Japanese satellite data utilization market, differentiated by its calibration and harmonization technology that enables cross-satellite data integration. Selected for JAXA Space Strategy Fund, positioning NSI as a key technology provider for Japan's national space data infrastructure. Growing from domestic to Asia, North America, and Africa markets.
Geographic focus
Japan (primary), expanding to Asia, North America, and Africa
Patents and IP
Proprietary calibration technology using ground-based mirror reflectors combined with AI for image quality evaluation and correction; Satellite Data Harmonization technology; Global Land Index (GLI) methodology
About Yumiko Nagai
Master's degree at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). Research Associate at AIT Asian Center for Research on Remote Sensing; Research Associate at Nihon University; Research Fellow at Yamaguchi University Center for Research on Remote Sensing; COO of ListenField Co., Ltd. Founded NSI. Expert in GIS and open data.
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Official website: https://www.newspaceint.com/