Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc.
Palo Alto, California, United States · Aerospace, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Pixxel is building a health monitor for the planet by building and launching the world’s highest resolution hyperspectral imaging satellites. Co-founded by then 20 year olds Awais Ahmed and Kshitij Khandelwal in 2019, Pixxel has worked with notable organizations such as the Indian Space Research Organization, NASA JPL, and SpaceX among space stalwarts. Pixxel is backed by Lightspeed, Radical Ventu
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, California, United States
- Employees
- 380
- Industries
- Aerospace, Information Technology, Manufacturing
- Status
- Private
- Website
- pixxel.space
- Company page
Recent activity at Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc.
- : Satellite imaging startup Pixxel raises $100M from Temasek and Seraphim in largest India spacetech round.
- : Pixxel secures $25M from Seraphim Space Investment Trust as part of a $28.6M commitment for existing projects in India's satellite infrastructure.
- : Pixxel and Sarvam AI Partner for India's First AI-Powered Orbital Data Centre Satellite, 'Pathfinder'.
- : Pixxel launches Firefly Constellation, the world's highest-resolution hyperspectral satellites for climate action.
- : Pixxel Raises $24 Million in Series B Extension Funding
- : Pixxel Space Technologies
- : Pixxel Awarded $476M NASA Contract for Earth Science Research with Hyperspectral Technology
- : Pixxel appoints former Maxar executive William McCombe as CFO, ET Telecom
- : Spacetech Startup Pixxel Raises $36 Million In Funding From Google, Others
- : Pixxel Space Technologies
Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc. funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Venture | $100.0M |
| Aug 2026 | Venture | $73.0M |
| Nov 2024 | Seed | $5.0M |
| Jun 2023 | Funding Round | $36.0M |
| May 2023 | Venture | $29.5M |
Leadership
- Akshat, Product Lead - B2B SaaS Platform (CEO's Office)
- Neerja, Director, Brand and Communications
- Awais Ahmed, Executive Officer, Director
- Kshitij Khandelwal, Executive Officer, Director
- Awais Alduri, Executive Officer, Director
- Kshitij Khandelwal, Executive Officer, Director
- Ryan Johnson, Director
- Awais Alduri, Executive Officer, Director
- Kshitij Khandelwal, Executive Officer, Director
- Ryan Johnson, Director
- Sanjay Nath, Director
- Hemanth Mohapatra, Director
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Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc. in the news
- Google-backed Indian space startup raises $100 million in latest funding round - Reuters (Sep 06, 2026)
- FarmBot Technology and Pixxel Space Sign Three-Year Strategic Partnership Boosting Value of Hyperspectral Satellite Data for Farmers - Yahoo Finance (Sep 29, 2026)
- Hyperspectral satellite startup Pixxel nabs $100M investment - SiliconANGLE (Sep 07, 2026)
- Pixxel raises $100 million from Temasek, Seraphim in India space tech’s biggest round - Moneycontrol.com (Sep 07, 2026)
- Pixxel raises $100 Million in Series C funding led by Temasek, Seraphim - Fortune India (Sep 07, 2026)
- Pixxel pushes into orbital data centers for faster geospatial intelligence - SpaceNews (May 04, 2026)
- India's private space industry shoots for the stars - Phys.org (Jul 17, 2026)
- He grew up without internet or a smartphone: The Karnataka village boy who built Pixxel and won a NASA co - The Times of India (Jun 30, 2026)
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About Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc.: questions and answers
What does Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc. do?
Pixxel is building a health monitor for the planet by building and launching the world’s highest resolution hyperspectral imaging satellites. Co-founded by then 20 year olds Awais Ahmed and Kshitij Khandelwal in 2019, Pixxel has worked with notable organizations such as the Indian Space Research Organization, NASA JPL, and SpaceX among space stalwarts. Pixxel is backed by Lightspeed, Radical Ventu
Where is Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc. headquartered?
Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc. is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
How many employees does Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc. have?
Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc. has about 380 employees.
Has Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc. raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 5 funding events for Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc.. The most recent, $100.0M, was in Sep 2026.
Who leads Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc.?
Akshat is a Product Lead - B2B SaaS Platform (CEO's Office) at Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc..
What is the latest news on Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc.?
On Sep 27, 2026, Satellite imaging startup Pixxel raises $100M from Temasek and Seraphim in largest India spacetech round.
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