Orbital Sentry

The Earth, Livestreamed — persistent wildfire detection from geostationary orbit

Data & Analytics Startup Seed

Overview

Orbital Sentry is a geospatial intelligence company transforming Earth observation from periodic reporting into real-time operational data infrastructure. The company leverages geostationary satellite imagery to deliver continuous, livestreamed data rather than static snapshots, enabling decision-making at the pace of planetary change. Their vision is for persistent visual awareness of Earth's surface to become foundational infrastructure, comparable to how GPS and weather data function today.

Founded by a team with deep expertise in space systems, Earth observation, and insurance technology, Orbital Sentry addresses the critical need for real-time environmental monitoring in an era of increasing climate volatility. The company's co-founders bring experience from NASA JPL, Planet Labs, The Aerospace Corporation, RMS (Moody's), and CAPE Analytics, combining aerospace engineering with go-to-market expertise in the insurance industry.

The company's first commercial product, Fire Sentry, targets the Western United States wildfire detection market, which Orbital Sentry describes as a "$100B problem." The platform provides minute-by-minute infrared monitoring capable of identifying fire ignitions within seconds of inception, tracking evolving perimeters, and predicting expansion trajectories in near-real time. Fire Sentry is positioned as proof that persistent GEO imaging can transform critical verticals, with broader Earth observation applications planned.

Products & Services

Fire Sentry

Real-time wildfire detection and tracking system for the Western United States, leveraging infrared sensing from geostationary orbit.

Key Features

Minute-by-minute infrared monitoring for wildfire detection within seconds of ignition
Continuous perimeter tracking as fires evolve in near-real time
Prediction of fire expansion trajectories
Coverage across Western US states (CA, OR, WA, NV, ID, MT, WY, UT, CO, AZ, NM)
Low-latency 24/7 monitoring capability

Target Users: Underwriters, Risk Managers, Claims Teams, Catastrophe Modelers, Emergency Response Coordinators

Geostationary Earth Observation Platform

Continuous satellite monitoring infrastructure delivering livestreamed geospatial data across multiple sensing modalities.

Key Features

Persistent monitoring from geostationary orbit (not periodic snapshots)
Continuous optical sensing for smoke monitoring
Thermal signature monitoring for hotspots (data centers, factories, industrial sites)
Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) capabilities for defense applications
Integration-ready APIs for insurance and risk platforms
Customizable alerting and notification systems

Target Users: Data Scientists, Risk Analysts, Catastrophe Modelers, Defense and Intelligence Analysts

At a Glance

Founded: 2024
Headquarters: Massachusetts
Employees: 1-10
Funding: Seed

Category & Focus

Category: Data & Analytics
Subcategories: Geospatial Intelligence Wildfire Detection Climate Risk Catastrophe Monitoring
Insurance Verticals: P&C Commercial P&C Personal Reinsurance Specialty/E&S
Target Customers: Carriers, Reinsurers, MGAs/MGUs