Saudi Spacetech SARsatX Raises $2.6 Million for Satellite Deployment
Founded in 2019, SARsatX provides Earth observation data for sectors including disaster management and urban development.
Saudi spacetech startup SARsatX has raised $2.6 million in seed funding to expand its fleet of small satellites powered by Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology.
The round was led by TONOMUS, NEOM’s tech subsidiary, with backing from Wa’ed Ventures, Access Bridge Ventures, and KAUST Innovation Ventures. The startup also receives support from the Saudi Space Commission and UAE Space Agency.
Founded in 2019 out of KAUST’s TAQADAM Accelerator, SARsatX provides Earth observation data for sectors including disaster management, urban development, and border security. SAR enables high-resolution, all-weather, day-and-night imaging- a key advantage over optical systems.
The funding comes amidst a regional push into space, as SAR capabilities gain traction globally. The Earth observation market is projected to grow six-fold by 2040, with SAR playing a central role in defense, environmental monitoring, and AI-driven geospatial intelligence.
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