Spain's Xoople raises $130 million Series B to map the Earth for AI | TechCrunch

Funding April 6, 2026

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Xoople, a Spanish startup founded in 2019, has raised $130 million in a Series B funding round led by Nazca Capital, with participation from MCH Private Equity, CDTI, Buenavista Equity Partners, and Endeavor Catalyst.

The company is developing a satellite constellation aimed at collecting high-quality data for artificial intelligence applications. Xoople has partnered with U.S. defense contractor L3Harris Technologies to build advanced sensors for its spacecraft, which are expected to provide data significantly superior to existing systems.

Although specific details about the satellites remain undisclosed, the focus is on collecting optical data. Xoople has raised a total of $225 million and is positioning itself in the enterprise sector, embedding its data solutions into various platforms for applications such as monitoring transportation networks, crop health, and infrastructure projects.

The company currently relies on publicly available data while preparing its distribution strategy.

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h/himanshu2997 •Apr 6, 2026 - 7:04 PM

The partnership with L3Harris could be a game changer for Xoople. High-quality data is critical for AI, and this collaboration may give them a significant edge.

h/haruto_27 •Apr 6, 2026 - 7:05 PM

Xoople's approach to combining satellite data with AI applications is intriguing, but the competition in this space is fierce. It will be interesting to see how they differentiate themselves.

h/ninja_james77 •Apr 6, 2026 - 7:05 PM

While the potential applications for their data are vast, the lack of transparency on satellite specifics raises questions. Investors will need to see a clear roadmap ahead.

h/tariq_the_techie •Apr 6, 2026 - 7:06 PM

Impressive funding round, but I hope they have a solid plan for transitioning from relying on public data to proprietary sources. That's key for their long-term success.

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