Simera Sense
OperatingSimera Sense is a South African startup on a mission to increase the detail that can be sensed with smaller satellites using optical payloads.
- Manufacturing
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Venture
- Founded 2017
- simera-sense.com ↗
- Last round
- Venture
- Rounds
- 1
- since 2017
- Investors
- 2
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About Simera Sense
At Simera Sense we produce optical payloads for space in a more cost-effective way than any company by using lean procedures while maintaining performance. Our approach allows us to respond quickly to customer needs and push the limits for optical payloads.
The Simera Sense team thrives at the sweet spot where cutting-edge technology, old physics and creative people meet to create earth observation solutions. We are a dynamic team of scientists, mechanical, hardware, firmware, electronic and optical engineers with a passion to develop complex systems that operates in extreme environments. Collectively we do have more than 200 years of experience developing satellite systems.
Our optical payload products are developed with decades of knowledge, world class infrastructure and hands-on experience. The Simera Group has a shared history with the South African small satellite industry and for the past 10 years designed, manufactured, assembled, integrated and tested optical payloads for local and international customers. We are proud of our employees that worked on all the major space related and satellite projects in South Africa over the last 30 years.
Simera Sense funding1 round
The latest is a Venture announced 11 Mar 2024, led by NewSpace Capital.
Who has invested in Simera Sense
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2024 | Simera Sense Venture | NewSpace Capital +1 | Not disclosed |
Simera Sense founders & team
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Frequently asked about Simera Sense
- Where is Simera Sense based and when was it founded?
- Simera Sense is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa and was founded in 2017.
- Who is the CEO of Simera Sense?
- Johann Du Toit is Simera Sense's CEO.
- How much funding has Simera Sense raised?
- Simera Sense has raised 1 funding round; the amounts were not disclosed. Its latest, a Venture, was announced on Mar 11, 2024.
- Who has invested in Simera Sense?
- Backers include NewSpace Capital and Knife Capital.
- What sector is Simera Sense in?
- Simera Sense operates in Manufacturing, Space Tachnology and Defense and Space Manufacturing.
