askEarth receives CHF 150,000 to develop the next-generation geospatial data search engine
22.12.2023
Addressing a longstanding issue in geospatial data accessibility, the Zurich-based UZH, ETH, and EPFL spin-off askEarth has devised an innovative solution to revolutionize how individuals and businesses tap into the wealth of information hidden within satellite imagery. The startup was awarded CHF 150,000 by Venture Kick, winning the third stage of the program.
 askEarth team
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Obtaining insights from satellite images such as environmental monitoring is a complex process, limited to the expertise of data scientists with specialized skills. askEarth has developed a user-friendly answer engine designed to democratize access to geospatial intelligence. By employing Large Language Models, askEarth provides users with real-time and accurate geospatial information without the need for advanced data science skills.
As the geospatial intelligence market continues to thrive – with an estimated value of USD 75 billion – askEarth's approach serves as a vehicle for individuals and businesses to effortlessly tap into daily satellite imagery, embodying a significant detachment from conventional practices.
The CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick will be strategically invested to strengthen the team capacity and address the needs of 25 large corporates that have already expressed interest in integrating askEarth's solution into their operations.
The team behind askEarth includes the Co-Founders Gaetan Petit, CSO, Manuel Gerold, COO, Simon Gruening, CTO, and David Berger, Chief Data Officer.
“The funding and strategic coaching from Venture Kick has been key in refining askEarth business model and accelerating the onboarding of our first pilot projects,” commented Gaetan Petit, Chief Strategic Officer of askEarth.
askEarth’s team: Gaetan Petit, Nina Walker, Manuel Gerold, Simon Gruening, and David Berger
As the geospatial intelligence market continues to thrive – with an estimated value of USD 75 billion – askEarth's approach serves as a vehicle for individuals and businesses to effortlessly tap into daily satellite imagery, embodying a significant detachment from conventional practices.
The CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick will be strategically invested to strengthen the team capacity and address the needs of 25 large corporates that have already expressed interest in integrating askEarth's solution into their operations.
The team behind askEarth includes the Co-Founders Gaetan Petit, CSO, Manuel Gerold, COO, Simon Gruening, CTO, and David Berger, Chief Data Officer.
“The funding and strategic coaching from Venture Kick has been key in refining askEarth business model and accelerating the onboarding of our first pilot projects,” commented Gaetan Petit, Chief Strategic Officer of askEarth.
askEarth’s team: Gaetan Petit, Nina Walker, Manuel Gerold, Simon Gruening, and David Berger