Flyby

What Flyby does

Flyby S.r.l. is an Italian cognitive-software group founded in 2001 in Livorno by applied physicist Emilio Simeone. It builds Decision Support Systems that fuse satellite remote sensing, physical and photo-biological modelling, convolutional neural networks, and big-data analytics into real-time situational awareness tools. The group operates through three wholly-owned subsidiaries — FlySight (defense and security C4ISR), i-EM (energy management and renewable-asset analytics), and siHealth (preventive healthcare and dermatology) — plus UK and Italian R&D branches (i-EM SAT in Oxford, siHealth Photonics in Italy). It sells enterprise software and services to defense companies, energy utilities, healthcare providers, and government agencies, with named reference customers including BASF, Enel, Leonardo, Terna, and the European Space Agency.

The company monetizes primarily through subscription-based and project-based enterprise software contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per engagement. GTM is direct enterprise field sales supported by participation in industry events (notably NSE ExpoForum 2023), research collaborations with ESA, EDA, ASI, and universities (Oxford, Pisa), and thought-leadership from the founder on AI applications. In 2022 the group reported turnover above €4M with 51% growth, followed by a reported 50% growth in 2023. Leadership was restructured in 2023-2024, installing dedicated CEOs at each subsidiary and moving the founder to Chairman, indicating a transition from founder-led startup to operating-scale group.

Name

Flyby

Legal name

Flyby Srl

Website

https://flyby.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flyby is an Italian cognitive-software group that builds remote-sensing and AI-driven Decision Support Systems for defense, energy, and healthcare clients through three subsidiaries (FlySight, i-EM, siHealth), serving enterprise and government customers across 24+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decision Support Software (Remote Sensing & Cognitive Analytics)

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Sensing & Geospatial Vision (satellite/drone imagery) (HDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Remote sensing software
• Decision support systems
• Geospatial analytics
• Satellite imagery analytics
• Defence intelligence software

Headquarters

HQ city

Livorno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Solutions & Services: Flyby Group provides advanced software solutions for Defence & Security, Energy Management, and Healthcare sectors. The company offers digital cognitive solutions tailored to customer targets through its subsidiaries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Flyby Group develops and sells cognitive Decision Support System software that fuses real-time satellite remote sensing, convolutional neural networks, AI/ML, and physical/photo-biological modelling into actionable insights. The offering is organised through three wholly-owned subsidiaries: FlySight (C4ISR geospatial software for defence and civil infrastructure), i-EM (analytics software for smart grids, renewable energy assets, forecasting, and e-mobility), and siHealth (mobile and web applications for preventive healthcare and dermatology). Customers include defence agencies, energy utilities, and healthcare providers served globally from Italy and the UK.

Product overview

Flyby Group is a cognitive technologies company that provides a unified platform of advanced software solutions for decision support across three main sectors: Defence & Security, Energy Management, and Healthcare & Lifestyle. The core Flyby platform combines remote sensing, AI, and advanced analytics to create Decision Support Systems. The portfolio includes three subsidiary products: FlySight (geospatial C4ISR solutions for mission-critical defence and civil infrastructure scenarios), i-EM (energy management analytics for renewables, smart grids, and energy forecasting), and siHealth (cognitive mobile healthcare solutions for dermatology and preventive health). Each subsidiary operates with specialized sub-brands, including i-EM SAT in the UK and siHealth Photonics in Italy. The group serves international clients including ESA, BASF, ENEL, Leonardo, and Terna, with operations spanning 24 nations and over 800 renewable plants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flyby Group Cognitive Decision Support Platform Core cognitive platform providing Decision Support Systems by exploiting physical and photo-biological modelling, real-time satellite remote sensing, convolution neural networks, and satellite imaging nowcast to support human decision-making across defence, energy, and healthcare customers.
• FlySight Geospatial decision-support software delivering C4ISR (Command, Control, Computer, Communication, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) solutions for defence and civil infrastructure management, including real-time situational awareness, mission planning, and debriefing across ground, avionics, naval, and underwater scenarios.
• i-EM Energy Management Analytics Advanced analytics software that makes the new energy ecosystem predictable and manageable by combining satellite data with big-data analytics; supports smart grid management, renewable energy asset management (solar, wind, hydro), O&M digital support, energy forecasting, energy trading, and e-mobility management.
• siHealth Cognitive Healthcare Apps Cognitive mobile and web healthcare applications leveraging environmental health, photobiology, and advanced image/data analytics to support preventive healthcare, dermatology diagnosis and treatment, and personalised healthy-lifestyle monitoring for individuals and healthcare providers.
• i-EM SAT UK-based energy analytics service applying satellite data fusion and big-data analytics innovations to the energy sector, leveraging the Harwell Campus space and energy cluster.
• siHealth Photonics Italian R&D branch of siHealth developing disruptive healthcare applications based on environmental health monitoring and photobiology technologies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 51% growth in 2022, reaching turnover of more than 4 million euros
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Space Agency (ESA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlyby Group collaborates with ESA (particularly ESA-ESRIN in Rome) for space applications and remote sensing technologies. The company leverages satellite data as a core component of its decision support systems.
• University of OxfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnersiHealth, a Flyby subsidiary, has established a partnership with the University of Oxford for healthcare innovation and research collaboration.
• BASFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnersiHealth is participated by BASF, a key partner for the personal care market. BASF collaboration focuses on healthcare and lifestyle solutions development.
• University of PisaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with University of Pisa in Tuscany region for research and development activities.
• Associazione Spaziale Italiana (ASI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Italian Space Association for space-related research and initiatives.
• European Defence Agency (EDA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlySight is involved in various research programs organized by the European Defence Agency for defense and security innovation.
• CERM (Florence)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with CERM in Florence for research and development in relevant technical domains.
• Istituto Superiore Mario BoellaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with research institute in Turin for technology development and innovation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ICEYE: ICEYE operates a SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation and delivers analytics for defense, maritime, and infrastructure monitoring. Comparable to Flyby/FlySight on satellite remote sensing-based decision support, particularly for defense and critical infrastructure scenarios.
• Spire Global: Spire Global operates a satellite constellation and provides weather, maritime, and aviation analytics, with growing defense and climate offerings. Comparable to Flyby/i-EM on satellite data fusion and analytics, particularly for energy and infrastructure monitoring.

Direct peers

• Planet Labs: Planet Labs operates a large commercial Earth observation satellite constellation and provides AI-driven geospatial analytics to defense, civil government, and commercial customers. Direct overlap with Flyby/FlySight on satellite imagery-based decision support, though at materially larger scale and with proprietary satellites.
• BlackSky Technology: BlackSky provides real-time geospatial intelligence to defense and commercial customers via its own satellite constellation and AI analytics platform. Direct competitor to FlySight in satellite-based ISR and situational awareness for mission-critical scenarios.
• e-GEOS: e-GEOS is an Italian joint venture between Leonardo and Telespazio/ASI offering Earth observation and geo-information services for defense, civil, and commercial markets. Closely comparable to Flyby/FlySight on Italian defense/space geospatial analytics and shares the Italian and ESA-linked ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Indra:
• Telespazio: Telespazio is a Leonardo/Thales joint venture providing satellite services, Earth observation, and defense geospatial solutions globally. Comparable to Flyby/FlySight on space-based defense and infrastructure monitoring, but at significantly larger scale and with broader portfolio.
• Maxar Technologies: Maxar is a large established provider of high-resolution Earth observation imagery, geospatial analytics, and space infrastructure serving defense and intelligence customers. Overlaps with Flyby/FlySight on defense geospatial intelligence but at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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