PierSight Space

As PierSight’s very first hire, Ayush Bansal has been with us since day one. From beating his friends at FIFA to turning complex data into groundbreaking insights, Ayush does it all with passion and precision.  Curious about how our 1st team member got here and what keeps him inspired? Check out his story below! 👇

When not decoding satellite data, our Data Science Engineer, Hamish D'souza, is either making sliding tackles on the football field or whipping up a storm in the kitchen. Curious to know more about his journey to PierSight? Read on!

From being on a panel together to partnering on a shared vision, we couldn’t be happier to bring persistent monitoring to Pinpoint Earth's maritime solutions. As Pinpoint Earth’s CEO Ali Kennard said: "We're trying to leave behind something better than we find it today, for future generations.” By combining PierSight’s persistent ocean monitoring via a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging and AIS satellite constellation with Pinpoint Earth’s solar-powered, high-precision geolocation services, we are enabling governments and regulators to gain a full picture of what’s happening in their waters and drive real change in the fight against illegal fishing. Together, we’re building a more sustainable future for our oceans! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gMSWZiFK

We're thrilled to announce that Pinpoint Earth has been featured in a recent BusinessDesk article highlighting our innovative approach to combating illegal fishing worldwide! Our Nelson-based team has developed cutting-edge vessel monitoring systems (VMS) that, combined with our partner PierSight's satellite radar technology, aim to revolutionize how governments track and manage fishing activities in their waters. Key highlights from the article: 🛶 🌞 Our solar-powered VMS devices can be attached to vessels of all sizes 🌊 📡 We're partnering with PierSight to provide comprehensive ocean monitoring 🚫 🐟 Our focus is on helping developing countries combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing 📈 💲 We're planning to sell 10,000 units over the next two years 🚀 ⬆ Full commercial launch is set for Q2 2025 We're proud to be a New Zealand company working towards global sustainability in fishing. Read the full article to learn more about our mission and technology: https://lnkd.in/gMSWZiFK #OceanConservation #TechForGood #NewZealandInnovation #IUU #SSF #VMS #solarVMS #PinpointEarth

Meet the 6 newest startups to join Sustainable Ocean Alliance's #EcopreneurNetwork Class of 2024 🌊 🌎 From desalination to algae-based wellness products, we are thrilled to accept this first wave of new ocean startups to the Class of 2024! Join us in giving a warm welcome to: 👜 INVERSA Leathers – sustainable leather alternative made from invasive marine species, founded by Aarav Chavda, Roland Salatino, and Kahan Chavda 🌍 Koraï – strategic biodiversity consulting and marine restoration projects in Africa, founded by Jeimila DONTY 🪸 💧 Oneka Technologies – 100% mechanical desalination buoys to create freshwater resources using only the energy of the ocean swells, founded by Dragan Tutic 🌱 Phycolabs – seaweed-based biofibers that replace traditional, polluting textiles, founded by Thamires Pontes 🛰️ PierSight Space – a 'constellation' of all-weather imaging satellites to monitor ocean activities, founded by Vinit Bansal and Gaurav Seth 🌊 SeaVoir Wellness – restorative wellness brand producing algae-based Omega-3 supplements, founded by Ashlan Cousteau and Philippe Cousteau With these latest additions, SOA is proud to now support and represent 62 diverse ocean startups from around the world! Eager to join this network of like-minded, ocean-focused founders and companies? Seeking mentorship, funding opportunities, and community for your startup? We are accepting applications to join the Class of 2024 through October 4! Don't wait, apply today to #JoinTheAlliance → https://bit.ly/soa-enapp24

The White House released a Joint Fact Sheet during Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit. The INDUS-X challenge, for which PierSight was an awardee, got a mention. In February, we were the only team to win both the U.S. and India challenges for Oil Spill Detection leading to a POC with coastguards of both countries. Our award-winning solution proposed multi-sensor satellite imagery and AI/ML algorithms for detection, characterization, and monitoring of oil spills with unparalleled accuracy and speed. Check the comments for a link to the blog post with details about our INDUS-X award and a link to the Joint Fact Sheet 👇

Pinpoint Earth - one of the fantastic startups in our 2024 accelerator program cohort - has just released a white paper with PierSight Space on how they're working together to combine their technologies to present a powerful approach to regulators in addressing the challenge of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. Read it here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gwZX9jrp

Thrilled to share a thoughtful case study by IIMA Ventures on PierSight Space, showcasing our journey in building an entrepreneurial ecosystem for space tech, with a focus on maritime surveillance through SAR satellites. The case study highlights our choice to base operations in Ahmedabad, tapping into the city's deep expertise in payload electronics. Our co-founders, Gaurav Seth and Vinit Bansal strongly believe that Ahmedabad holds the future of India’s space-tech industry. A big thank you to authors Reeva Dani and Valerie Mendonca for capturing our vision! Grateful for the continued support from IIMA Ventures. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/d3qyVrN7

We’re excited to see our journey featured in the case study 'PierSight Space: Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for SpaceTech,' published by IIMA Ventures! 🚀 This case study highlights how we've tapped into Ahmedabad’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, drawing on resources across policy, markets, and innovation to accelerate our growth. A heartfelt thank you to IIMA Ventures for being one of our earliest supporters and helping us navigate the road ahead! 🙏

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