Dubai - Sharikat Mubasher: The UAE-based AI and geospatial intelligence company, Stellaria, closed a $6.8 million seed funding round, backed by a group of angel investors, at a valuation of $114.4 million.

The new funding will support Stellaria’s next growth phase, which includes expanding its technical capabilities and team and accelerating the deployment of its solutions across the UAE and international markets, the company stated in a press release yesterday.

Stellaria builds an AI operating system for geospatial intelligence, designed to transform satellite imagery and other geospatial data into actionable intelligence through a unified AI-powered platform. This technology brings together geospatial data, advanced AI models, and analytical workflows to help users detect, analyze, and understand activity across the physical world.

Ali AlHammadi, founder and CEO of Stellaria, stated that the funding marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey and reflects the investors’ confidence in the company’s technology and the team behind it.

“This next phase will allow us to invest further in our technology, strengthen our team and build scalable products that can compete internationally. Our ambition is to build globally relevant space and AI technology from the UAE and contribute to the country’s growing position as a hub for advanced innovation,” he added.

Stellaria’s capabilities include AI-powered satellite imagery analytics, super-resolution, automated target recognition, maritime and port intelligence, satellite-derived bathymetry, environmental monitoring, and its proprietary Stella platform.