GEO-K

What GEO-K does

GEO-K is an Italian remote sensing and Earth observation (EO) company founded in 2006 as the first spin-off of the University of Rome Tor Vergata. The firm develops AI-powered algorithms and neural networks for analyzing geospatial data from satellites (Sentinel, COSMO-SkyMed), drones, and ground-based sensors, with applications spanning environmental monitoring, maritime surveillance, precision agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and weather nowcasting. Its core offerings include EO data processing services, a WebGIS platform, ENAC-certified drone survey operations, and specialized AI products such as StormTrek (convective weather nowcasting), DronEM (electromagnetic field mapping), RFIDrone (UAV-based RFID systems), and onboard satellite processing solutions developed under ESA/ASI programs including AISAR, GREAT, and 3CS4EO.

The company generates revenue primarily through government R&D contracts with ESA, ASI, EUMETSAT, and Horizon 2020 programs, complemented by algorithm licensing (e.g., neural network platforms licensed to Thales Alenia Space for COSMO-SkyMed SAR data analysis), custom drone services, and education programs including the Master PARS at Tor Vergata. GEO-K operates as a B2B/B2G enterprise with a direct field sales motion targeting institutional clients through competitive tenders and consortium-led EU research bids. The company has maintained ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2007 and ENAC authorization for critical-scenario drone operations, and is positioned within Italy's space ecosystem alongside prime contractors such as Leonardo, Telespazio, and Thales Alenia Space.

GEO-K monetizes through a mix of professional services (research contracts, drone surveys, training) and licensing/royalties (algorithms to space-industry partners). Its go-to-market relies on institutional acquisition channels — ESA consortium participation, Horizon 2020 partnerships, and Italian government contracts — rather than volume-based commercial sales.

Name

GEO-K

Legal name

GEO-K Srl

Website

https://geo-k.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GEO-K is an Italian Earth observation company developing AI-powered remote sensing algorithms and onboard satellite processing solutions for ESA, ASI, EUMETSAT, and aerospace primes, with additional drone-based environmental monitoring and university education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Earth Observation and Geospatial Analytics Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Space Research and Technology (92711)

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), Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD), GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK), Remote Sensing & Imaging (Satellite, UAV/Drone, Aerial, Multispectral/Hyperspectral) (AFAGALAC)

Keywords

• Earth observation services
• Remote sensing analytics
• Satellite data processing
• Geospatial AI algorithms
• Drone survey services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Research and Development Contracts: GEO-K generates revenue primarily through EU and national research project funding (ESA, ASI, Horizon 2020), serving as a technology provider and consortium partner in advanced EO and space technology development contracts.
2. Algorithm and Software Licensing: Development and licensing of proprietary algorithms (neural networks, SAR processing, weather nowcasting) to government agencies and space industry partners including Thales Alenia Space and EUMETSAT.
3. Drone Services and Applications: Custom drone-based applications and surveys for environmental monitoring, electromagnetic field mapping, and infrastructure inspection, including ENAC-authorized critical scenario operations.
4. Education and Training Services: Educational programs in geoscience, drone operations, and neural network techniques including the Master PARS (UAV Systems) at University of Rome Tor Vergata.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GEO-K develops Earth Observation algorithms and services that fuse and integrate geospatial data from spaceborne satellites, airborne systems, drones, and ground platforms. Its core deliverables are proprietary neural network and deep learning solutions for satellite data analysis, onboard satellite AI processing, GNSS Reflectometry, drone-based surveys, and a WebGIS platform supporting environmental monitoring applications such as precision farming, maritime surveillance, weather nowcasting, and infrastructure monitoring.

Product overview

GEO-K is a remote sensing and geospatial analysis company offering a portfolio of Earth observation services and AI-powered solutions. The core offering includes remote sensing data processing from multiple platforms (satellite, airborne, drone, ground) for environmental monitoring. Key products include the WebGIS Platform for geospatial data visualization, drone-based survey services (with ENAC-certified pilots), and specialized AI algorithms. Notable named products include StormTrek for weather nowcasting, DronEM for electromagnetic field mapping, RFIDrone for UAV-based RFID systems, and Login Earth educational app. Recent products focus on onboard satellite AI processing including AISAR (SAR data processing), GREAT (GNSS Reflectometry), and 3CS4EO (Cognitive Cloud Computing in Space). The company is also partner of ESA's ɸ-Sat-2 CubeSat mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StormTrek: Innovative multispectral algorithm for detection, tracking and short-term forecast of convective objects and extreme meteorological events
• DronEM
• Login Earth
• Login Earth

Products and services

• Remote Sensing and Earth Observation Services End-to-end EO data processing and analysis services spanning satellite, airborne, drone, and ground-based data sources, delivered to government agencies, research institutions, and commercial clients for environmental monitoring applications.
• WebGIS Platform Cloud-based geospatial platform for visualization, analysis, and distribution of environmental monitoring data, hosting multiple EO applications including soil sealing, illegal dumps detection, precision farming, ground movements, forests, fires, and oil spillage tracking.
• Drone-based Survey Services Custom drone-based applications and high-resolution surveys operated by ENAC-authorized pilots for environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, electromagnetic field mapping, and other critical-mission use cases.
• StormTrek Multispectral nowcasting algorithm that detects, tracks, and forecasts convective weather events and extreme meteorological phenomena, delivered as a web service across Europe and South Africa.
• Login Earth Android educational game that teaches geography by asking players to recognize cities, regions, rivers and deserts using satellite and radar imagery from ESA and NASA missions, available in Italian and English.
• DronEM Drone-based system for 3D measurement and mapping of electromagnetic field distribution using a Selective Electric Triaxial Probe covering 10 MHz to 3 GHz up to 200m altitude, developed with MPB Group.
• RFIDrone UAV-based RFID system combining DroneReader (hexacopter for autonomous RFID data collection and thematic mapping) and DroneTAG (UAV acting as an autonomous relocating RFID tag) for infrastructure monitoring, precision farming, surveillance, and logistics.
• ɸ-Sat-2 AI Solution AI solution developed for ESA's ɸ-Sat-2 6U CubeSat mission, enabling AI applications to be developed, installed, validated, and operated onboard the spacecraft in flight as part of Europe's artificial intelligence Earth observation mission.
• AISAR Onboard Processing AI-based SAR focusing and compression algorithms for onboard satellite processing, including hybrid SAR focusing, Convolutional Autoencoder compression achieving 8:1 ratio, and deep-learning ship detection for maritime surveillance.
• GREAT GNSS-R Test-bed Airborne GNSS Reflectometry test-bed serving as precursor to the first Italian GNSS-R space mission, delivering sea surface wind, soil moisture, biomass, and marine altimetry products through AI onboard processing.
• 3CS4EO (Cognitive Cloud Computing in Space for Earth Observation) Technological study of a new paradigm in which satellite constellations evolve into intelligent cooperative systems that process Earth observation information directly in orbit, delivered as part of an ESA-funded consortium with Telespazio and Leonardo.
• Education and Training Programs University-level education and training programs in geoscience, drone operations (Master PARS at Tor Vergata), and neural network techniques, including the LearnEO! ESA-funded Earth observation education initiative.

Quantifiable outcome

• CAE compression achieves 8:1 compression ratio for SAR imagery while maintaining high perceptual quality
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• EUMETSATcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2016Contract for cloud detection algorithm development over sea ice using SLSTR instrument aboard Sentinel-3 satellite, in collaboration with ISAC-CNR.
• European Space Agency (ESA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESA is GEO-K's primary strategic partner across multiple flagship programs including ɸ-Sat-2 (AI Earth observation CubeSat), 3CS4EO (Cognitive Cloud Computing in Space), AISAR (onboard SAR processing), and GREAT (GNSS Reflectometry airborne test-bed). ESA funding supports major technology development initiatives.
• TelespaziocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner in 3CS4EO project exploring Cognitive Cloud Computing in Space paradigm. Telespazio leads the consortium with Leonardo and GEO-K providing onboard processing and AI expertise.
• LeonardocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner in 3CS4EO Cognitive Cloud Computing in Space project, contributing satellite systems and aerospace manufacturing expertise.
• AIKOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in AISAR project for AI-based SAR focusing and compression algorithms onboard satellites, funded by Italian Space Agency (ASI).
• ASI (Italian Space Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funding source for AISAR (onboard SAR processing) and GREAT (GNSS Reflectometry) projects, supporting Italian space technology development.
• Thales Alenia Space ItaliacoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology licensing agreement for neural network platforms for COSMO-SkyMed SAR data analysis including oil spills, ship survey, coastline extraction, and land cover classification. Agreement signed March 2016 with potential for renewal with COSMO Second Generation.
• Open CosmoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium lead for ESA ɸ-Sat-2 AI Earth observation mission. GEO-K developed winning AI solution as part of consortium from six European countries.
• TASImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGREAT project consortium partner for airborne GNSS Reflectometry test-bed development, precursor to first Italian space mission in GNSS-R.
• CNR-IFACmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGREAT project partner providing scientific expertise in GNSS-R algorithms and signal modeling from Italian National Research Council.
• ESA BIC LaziomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEO Lab Tor Vergata partnership with ESA Business Incubation Centre Lazio for Italian FabSpace creation under FabSpace 2.0 Horizon 2020 project.
• UnisanniominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in GREAT project contributing to GNSS-R algorithm development and data processing.
• UniparthenopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in GREAT project for GNSS Reflectometry research and marine applications.
• UniNA (Federico II)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in GREAT project from University of Naples Federico II contributing to GNSS-R technology development.
• SERCOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint winner of GMES Masters 2012 Ideas Challenge with MOSP-RIOS proposal for off-shore oil spill and gas flaring monitoring service.
• LearnEO! ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESA-funded Earth Observation education project partner developing hands-on training resources for teachers and students using satellite data from ESA missions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sinergise: Slovenian EO cloud-platform company behind Sentinel Hub. Sinergise offers a comparable satellite imagery and EO-analytics platform product to GEO-K's WebGIS, targeting similar European institutional users.
• Planetek Italia: Italian EO services company offering satellite data processing, geospatial analytics and WebGIS platforms. Planetek is a direct peer to GEO-K, competing for similar Italian and ESA contracts and even appearing in GEO-K's customer portfolio.
• Ubotica Technologies: Irish space-AI company focused on onboard satellite intelligence and Earth observation applications. Ubotica is part of the same ɸ-Sat-2 consortium as GEO-K and competes for onboard-AI ESA contracts.
• AIKO: Italian space-software startup specializing in AI applications for satellite onboard processing. AIKO is GEO-K's partner on the ASI-funded AISAR project and competes for the same onboard-AI opportunities in Europe.
• KP Labs: Polish space-AI company building onboard data processing units for satellites. KP Labs is a ɸ-Sat-2 consortium peer to GEO-K and competes in the same onboard AI and EO analytics segment.

Broad incumbents

• CloudFerro: Polish cloud infrastructure provider for EO data, hosting Copernicus and ESA data. CloudFerro competes with GEO-K's WebGIS platform at the EO-cloud-services level.
• ICEYE: Commercial SAR satellite operator with its own analytics offerings. ICEYE competes with GEO-K in SAR-based maritime surveillance, oil-spill detection and ship-detection analytics, but at much greater scale.
• Open Cosmos: UK-based satellite manufacturer and mission operator that leads the ɸ-Sat-2 consortium including GEO-K. Open Cosmos overlaps with GEO-K in EO mission delivery but operates at a broader spacecraft-platform level.
• Thales Alenia Space: Large European aerospace prime that licenses GEO-K's neural network algorithms for COSMO-SkyMed SAR data analysis. Thales Alenia Space overlaps GEO-K's analytics work as part of a much broader space-systems portfolio.
• Telespazio: European space services company and GEO-K consortium partner on 3CS4EO. Telespazio overlaps GEO-K in EO services and ground-segment capabilities, but as part of a much broader space-services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GEOKco
• Facebookfacebook.com/GEOKco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/geo-k-s-r-l

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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