Suhora
Suhora Technologies is an Indian space data analytics company that operates the SPADE SaaS platform, aggregating multi-sensor satellite imagery from 15+ constellations and 250+ sensors to serve government, defence, and disaster management agencies in India and Nepal.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersNoida, India
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Suhora does
Suhora Technologies is an Indian space data analytics company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The company operates the SPADE subscription-based SaaS platform, which aggregates multi-sensor satellite imagery (optical, SAR, thermal, and hyperspectral) from more than 15 satellite constellations and 250 sensors, and delivers analysis-ready data with geometric and radiometric corrections. Suhora's products span core satellite tasking and archive access, plus application modules for Defence and Intelligence (tactical situational awareness and ISR), Disaster and Insurance (rapid damage assessment and GLOF risk monitoring), Maritime Domain Awareness (AI-powered dark ship and AIS anomaly detection), and Glacial Lake Monitoring (multi-temporal analysis across 33,000 mapped lakes with up to 58 years of historical records). The company was the first in India to offer commercially operational hyperspectral data through a partnership with Orbital Sidekick.
Suhora's business model combines subscription-based SaaS revenue from the SPADE platform, professional services revenue from government-delivered real-time intelligence, and licensing and distribution economics through exclusive regional partnerships with satellite operators. Key commercial agreements include a multi-year exclusive distribution deal with Satellogic for sub-meter Earth Observation data across India and Nepal (described as a seven-figure deal), an exclusive alliance with SatVu for high-resolution thermal sensing, and integrations with ICEYE and Azista Industries' AFR1 satellite. The company holds 11-50 employees and is privately held, with co-founders Krishanu Acharya (CEO), Amit Kumar (COO), Rupesh Kumar (CTO), and RAdm KG Vishwanathan (Retd.), supported by an advisory bench of retired senior military officers.
Suhora's go-to-market is enterprise-led and India-focused, with defence forces, disaster management agencies, and government bodies as primary customers, augmented by selective commercial use cases in mining, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. Non-dilutive capital has come from the IN-SPACe Seed Fund Scheme grant (March 2025) for maritime domain awareness, and the company received the ISpA Space Industry Award 2024 at the Indian Space Conclave. Geographic reach is currently India and Nepal, with ecosystem partnerships (IIIT-Delhi, Thiagarajar College of Engineering) supporting talent and research pipeline development.
Suhora firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Suhora
- Legal name
- Suhora Technologies
- Website
- https://suhora.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Suhora Technologies is an Indian space data analytics company that operates the SPADE SaaS platform, aggregating multi-sensor satellite imagery from 15+ constellations and 250+ sensors to serve government, defence, and disaster management agencies in India and Nepal.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Suhora industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Geospatial Intelligence Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (513210), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Remote Sensing & Geospatial Vision (satellite/drone imagery) (HDAAAEAL), Disaster Response & Search and Rescue (SAR) (BPADADAA)
Keywords
Where Suhora is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Noida
- HQ country
- India
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
Suhora business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
Revenue model
- SPADE SaaS Subscription Platform: Subscription-based SaaS platform providing satellite tasking, data access, and analysis services. Users pay for access to multi-sensor satellite data including optical, SAR, thermal, and hyperspectral imagery through monthly or annual subscriptions.
- Satellite Data Analytics Services: Real-time intelligence services to government agencies combining satellite data with AI-driven analytics for defence, disaster management, and environmental monitoring applications.
- Data Distribution Agreements: Strategic data distribution partnerships including the multi-year exclusive agreement with Satellogic for India and Nepal market.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Subscription-based SaaS platform |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Suhora product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Suhora Technologies operates SPADE, a subscription-based SaaS platform that aggregates multi-sensor satellite data (optical, SAR, thermal, hyperspectral) from 15+ constellations and 250+ sensors, enabling satellite tasking, archive data access, and analysis-ready geospatial analytics. The company delivers AI-driven Earth observation solutions for defence intelligence, disaster management, maritime domain awareness, and commercial applications primarily to government and enterprise clients in India and Nepal.
Product overview
Suhora Technologies offers a unified product portfolio centered on the SPADE SaaS platform, which aggregates multi-sensor satellite data (optical, SAR, thermal, hyperspectral) from 15+ constellations and 250+ sensors. SPADE serves as the core platform enabling satellite tasking, archive access, and analytics, with specialized modules for Defence & Intelligence (tactical situational awareness), Disaster & Insurance (rapid response and damage assessment), Maritime Domain Awareness (AI-powered ship detection and anomaly alerting), and Glacial Lake Monitoring (GLOF risk assessment). The company was founded in 2018 and operates from Noida, India.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SPADE: Subscription-based SaaS platform for satellite data access, tasking, and analysis integrating multi-sensor satellite data (optical, SAR, thermal, hyperspectral) from 250+ satellites
Products and services
- SPADE Platform Subscription-based SaaS platform that simplifies satellite data tasking, archive access, and analysis. Integrates 15+ satellite constellations with 250+ sensors covering optical, SAR, thermal, and hyperspectral data. Offers guaranteed collection, fastest tasking, secure downlink, and analysis-ready output with geometric and radiometric corrections.
- Maritime Domain Awareness Solution AI-powered maritime intelligence system featuring automated detection of dark ships, AIS anomalies, and illegal maritime activities with near real-time alerting capabilities. Includes SaaS-based tasking, exploitation, and dissemination system.
Quantifiable outcome
- Tasked over 1.33 million sq km of surface area since SPADE launch
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Suhora
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Suhora technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
AI capability7 records
Feature6 records
Suhora partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and supporting.
- Azista IndustriescorePartnership to integrate Azista's ABA First Runner (AFR1) multispectral satellite onto SPADE platform. AFR1 has 4.6m ground sampling with Panchromatic and six multispectral bands. Advanced naval mode enhances Suhora's maritime solutions. Strengthens domestic satellite capabilities.
- Satellogic Inc.flagshipMulti-year exclusive agreement granting Suhora rights to provide Satellogic's sub-meter resolution Earth Observation data and services in India and Nepal. Seven-figure deal significantly expands market access to high-resolution satellite imagery. Leverages Suhora's SPADE platform for data delivery. Expansion of ongoing successful collaboration.
- Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi)supportingMoU for long-term Industry-Academia Partnership. Focus on talent development for emerging technologies and joint research in geospatial science and deep-tech innovations. Aligns with Government Vision 2047.
- Orbital Sidekick (OSK)coreStrategic partnership to bring high-resolution hyperspectral satellite data to India. Suhora is the first Indian company to offer commercially operational hyperspectral data spanning VNIR to SWIR range (8.3m resolution, 472 spectral bands) through SPADE platform. Enables geological/mineral exploration, methane leak detection, oil spill analysis.
- Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE), MaduraisupportingMoU to strengthen industry-academia ties. Includes industrial training, project collaboration, and internship opportunities. Aims to create STEM professionals for Indian geospatial economy.
- SatVucoreMulti-year strategic alliance for high-resolution thermal satellite sensing and analytics. Exclusive contract signed at Geospatial World Forum in Rotterdam. Leverages SatVu's HotSat constellation (3.5m resolution) for defence, disaster, and government applications.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Suhora competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Planet Labs: Operator of the largest commercial Earth observation satellite fleet, offering daily revisit imagery and analytics via its own platform. Comparable on platform-based EO analytics and as an upstream data competitor to Suhora in the global and Indian markets.
- BlackSky Holdings: Provider of real-time geospatial intelligence combining satellite imagery with AI analytics for defense, intelligence, and commercial markets. Direct comparability on AI-driven tasking-to-insight workflow for ISR use cases adjacent to Suhora's defense offering.
- Maxar Technologies: Large incumbent in space-based imagery and geospatial intelligence serving global defense, intelligence, and government customers. Comparable as a multi-source EO analytics provider and competitor for the same defense ISR and government programs Suhora targets.
Emerging players
- ICEYE: Operator of a commercial SAR satellite constellation providing persistent monitoring and analytics. Relevant both as an upstream data partner to Suhora and as a competitor with vertical analytics offerings for government and defense in India-adjacent markets.
- SkyServe: India-based startup offering satellite tasking and analytics-as-a-service on a multi-constellation platform. Closely adjacent competitor with overlapping SPADE-like aggregator and analytics functionality, though smaller and less enterprise-validated.
- Geospatial Insight: UK-based provider of multi-source EO analytics for insurance, finance, and government sectors. Comparable as a satellite-imagery aggregator delivering sector-specific insights — a market position Suhora aspires to replicate in India.
Direct peers
- Pixxel: India-headquartered Earth observation company building its own hyperspectral satellite constellation and analytics platform. Most directly comparable peer — competes for the same Indian government, defense, and commercial Earth-observation analytics contracts, with overlapping hyperspectral and AI-driven analytics capabilities.
- SatSure: India-based geospatial analytics firm combining satellite imagery (optical, SAR) with AI for agriculture, insurance, and environmental use cases. Direct competitor in delivering multi-sensor analytics SaaS to Indian enterprises and government agencies.
Others
- Satellogic: Sub-meter resolution Earth observation operator whose data Suhora resells exclusively in India and Nepal. Strategic partner-and-competitor: Suhora's biggest exclusive relationship yet also makes Satellogic's own India commercial team a structural risk to Suhora's channel.
Regional players
- Antrix Corporation / NewSpace India Limited: Indian government commercial arm for ISRO marketing satellite data and launch services domestically. Primary domestic beneficiary of legacy Indian government procurement preferences and a key beneficiary — and potential competitor — as private EO procurement expands under IN-SPACe reforms.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Suhora leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Suhora funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Suhora M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Suhora
What does Suhora do?
Suhora Technologies operates SPADE, a subscription-based SaaS platform that aggregates multi-sensor satellite data (optical, SAR, thermal, hyperspectral) from 15+ constellations and 250+ sensors, enabling satellite tasking, archive data access, and analysis-ready geospatial analytics. The company delivers AI-driven Earth observation solutions for defence intelligence, disaster management, maritime domain awareness, and commercial applications primarily to government and enterprise clients in India and Nepal.
Is Suhora a public or private company?
Suhora is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Suhora founded?
Suhora was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Suhora based?
Suhora is headquartered in Noida, India, in the Asia region.
How does Suhora make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. SPADE SaaS Subscription Platform is the primary driver. The others are satellite Data Analytics Services and data Distribution Agreements.
Who are Suhora's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Planet Labs, BlackSky Holdings and Maxar Technologies. Emerging players are ICEYE, SkyServe and Geospatial Insight. Direct peers are Pixxel and SatSure. Satellogic is listed as an others. Antrix Corporation / NewSpace India Limited is listed as a regional player.
Does Suhora have an API?
No public API is recorded for Suhora.
What industry is Suhora in?
Suhora's product category is Geospatial Intelligence Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAMANAM, Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms, with a secondary code of HDAAAEAL, Remote Sensing & Geospatial Vision (satellite/drone imagery). Its NAICS code is 513210 and its SIC code is 7374.