Nuview, a Lake Nona, Florida-based earth observation company focused on geospatial technology, received an investment from actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio.
The amount of the deal was not disclosed. DiCaprio joined the consortium of investors, led by MaC Venture Capital, along with Broom Ventures, Cortado, Florida Funders, Industrious, Liquid2, and Veto Capital.
The company will use the funds to build a commercial LiDAR, light detection and ranging, satellite constellation.
Led by Clint Graumann, CEO and Co-Founder, Nuview is building a commercial LiDAR satellite constellation to provide a continuously updated global 3D point cloud from space to solve the most challenging scientific, environmental, and commercial problems. The company is pioneering satellite, sensor, and software technology to produce high-quality, accurate data with endless application potential for industries including environmental science, infrastructure, agriculture, forestry, and archaeology. The new dataset will be ideal for national mapping initiatives, NGOs, commercial enterprises, researchers, governments, and organizations focused on addressing natural disasters, climate change and promoting sustainable development.
