British satellite firm SatVu secures 41 million dollars in funding with backing from NATO
British firm SatVu raised 41 million dollars with NATO support to expand thermal imagery. The funding helps Europe compete with US satellite tech advances.
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British satellite-imagery company SatVu has raised 30 million pounds in new funding, including backing from the NATO Innovation Fund, bringing its total reported equity investment to 60 million pounds. The capital injection increases SatVu's resources for growth and is intended to finance its expansion. This funding round, which has been completed as of February 17, 2026, involves key company figures such as Anthony Baker and marks a significant step in the firm's development.
The 30 million pound investment round saw participation from several prominent backers, including the British Business Bank, Space Frontiers Fund II, and Presto Tech Horizons. Also participating in the round was Eutelsat Communications S.A. , contributing to the total equity that now doubles the company's previous capital position.
