
Unseenlabs is committed to providing the most complete overview of maritime traffic. Over recent years, we have revolutionized maritime surveillance by providing a new layer of information to maritime stakeholders. Our first goal is to detect radio frequency (RF) signals emitted by ships globally. It allows us to deliver accurate and reliable RF solutions to our customers worldwide (governments, NGOs, shipowners, marine underwriters, etc.) 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 📚 The company was created in 2015 by the Galic brothers. They quickly realized that the actors of the maritime industry lacked visibility in their own waters. Existing surveillance systems were outdated and insufficient, allowing illegal activities to go unnoticed. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 🛰 Since the launch of BRO-1 (BRO stands for Breizh Reconnaissance Orbiter) in 2019, 12 other BROs blasted into space. The aim is to extend the constellation to up to 25 satellites in 2025. Unseenlabs satellite constellation specifically detects, characterizes and geolocates RF signals coming from a wide range of emitters. It covers sea areas of 300 000 square kilometers! In 2026, we’ll be launching a new constellation called “Generation NexT” which will detect RF from sea but also on earth and space. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 📄 At Unseenlabs, we call ships that turn off their AIS transponders and vanish from detection "dark ships”… The issue is that they can engage in several unlawful activities. Our job is detect, geolocate, and track them, by using space-based radio frequency (RF) detection. Our tech is focusing on maritime surveillance. It allows us to: - Conserve our oceans (Illegal or undeclared fishing (IUU), overfishing, ocean dumping, etc.) 🐟 - Protect territorial waters (exclusive economic zones, continental shelves, etc.) 🛡 - Secure sensitive maritime assets (offshore infrastructure such as submarine cables, wind farms, etc.) 📶 - Combat piracy 🏴☠️ Unseenlabs SEAs the Unseen 🦉🌊

Unseenlabs is committed to providing the most complete overview of maritime traffic. Over recent years, we have revolutionized maritime surveillance by providing a new layer of information to maritime stakeholders. Our first goal is to detect radio frequency (RF) signals emitted by ships globally. It allows us to deliver accurate and reliable RF solutions to our customers worldwide (governments, NGOs, shipowners, marine underwriters, etc.) 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 📚 The company was created in 2015 by the Galic brothers. They quickly realized that the actors of the maritime industry lacked visibility in their own waters. Existing surveillance systems were outdated and insufficient, allowing illegal activities to go unnoticed. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 🛰 Since the launch of BRO-1 (BRO stands for Breizh Reconnaissance Orbiter) in 2019, 12 other BROs blasted into space. The aim is to extend the constellation to up to 25 satellites in 2025. Unseenlabs satellite constellation specifically detects, characterizes and geolocates RF signals coming from a wide range of emitters. It covers sea areas of 300 000 square kilometers! In 2026, we’ll be launching a new constellation called “Generation NexT” which will detect RF from sea but also on earth and space. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 📄 At Unseenlabs, we call ships that turn off their AIS transponders and vanish from detection "dark ships”… The issue is that they can engage in several unlawful activities. Our job is detect, geolocate, and track them, by using space-based radio frequency (RF) detection. Our tech is focusing on maritime surveillance. It allows us to: - Conserve our oceans (Illegal or undeclared fishing (IUU), overfishing, ocean dumping, etc.) 🐟 - Protect territorial waters (exclusive economic zones, continental shelves, etc.) 🛡 - Secure sensitive maritime assets (offshore infrastructure such as submarine cables, wind farms, etc.) 📶 - Combat piracy 🏴☠️ Unseenlabs SEAs the Unseen 🦉🌊
Founded: 2015 (Rennes, Brittany, France)
Core product: Space-based RF detection and geolocation for maritime domain awareness
Constellation: BRO series satellites (11+ launched; plan to expand to ~25 by 2025)
Latest major raise: €85 million Series C (announced Feb 26, 2024)
Maritime domain awareness; detection and tracking of vessels emitting RF signals, including those with AIS disabled.
2015
Defense and Space Manufacturing
€85,000,000
Announced as a record fundraising to expand the satellite constellation and commercial presence.
“Backed by institutional and strategic investors including Supernova Invest, ISALT, UNEXO, 360 Capital, Omnes, Bpifrance/Definvest, Breizh Up, S2G Ventures, and Blue Oceans Partners”
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