DUBAI: UAE-based AI and geospatial intelligence company Stellaria, formerly known as Farmin, has raised $6.8 million (AED25 million) in a seed funding round backed by a group of angel investors, valuing the company at $114.4 million (AED420 million).
Founded by Dr. Ali AlHammadi, Stellaria is developing an AI-powered operating system for geospatial intelligence that transforms satellite imagery and other geospatial data into actionable intelligence through a unified platform.
The company’s technology combines geospatial data, advanced AI models and analytical workflows to help users detect, analyse and understand activity across the physical world.
Its capabilities include AI-powered satellite imagery analytics, super-resolution, automated target recognition, maritime and port intelligence, satellite-derived bathymetry and environmental monitoring, alongside its proprietary Stella platform.
The latest funding will be used to further develop Stellaria’s AI and geospatial technologies, expand its technical team and accelerate the deployment of its solutions across the UAE and international markets.
“This funding marks an important milestone in Stellaria’s journey and reflects the confidence our investors have placed in our technology and the team behind it,” said Dr. Ali AlHammadi, Founder and CEO of Stellaria.
“We have grown from a UAE startup into a company building an AI operating system for geospatial intelligence, bringing together satellite data, AI and advanced analytics within a unified platform. This next phase will allow us to invest further in our technology, strengthen our team and build scalable products that can compete internationally.”
AlHammadi added that the company’s 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.
Stellaria’s growth also reflects the development of the UAE’s innovation ecosystem. The company is an alumnus of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund’s Innovation Accelerator Programme, where it received mentorship, strategic guidance and ecosystem support to help develop and scale its business.
Since then, Stellaria has expanded its capabilities across space, AI and geospatial intelligence, with applications spanning government, defence, maritime and ports, infrastructure and environmental monitoring.
The new investment is expected to support the company’s next phase of growth, with a focus on strengthening UAE-developed technology, attracting specialised talent and expanding Stellaria’s geospatial intelligence solutions into international markets.
