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Digital Earth Solutions
Ocean modelling for oil spill trajectory forecasts
About Digital Earth Solutions
Digital Earth Solutions (DES) is a technology company founded in Madrid, Spain, in 2022 by Juan Roos (CEO) and Maria Jose Mancho (CFO). A spin-off of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), the company leverages over 20 years of CSIC research in ocean dynamics to offer advanced ocean modeling solutions.
The core product is SPOT (powered by CSIC), a cloud-based software that provides high-precision predictions of the trajectory of spills and floating objects in the sea. The system can forecast future paths and also trace movements back in time to determine the point of origin. It is designed to deliver simulation results, including GIS data, animations, and detailed reports, in under five minutes. This technology is critical for managing maritime emergencies such as oil spills, plastic waste, harmful algae blooms, and search and rescue operations.
DES serves a diverse client base that includes environmental consultancies, marine engineering firms, the oil and gas industry, shipping companies, insurers, and public emergency services. The business model currently involves providing in-house simulations on a pay-as-you-go basis. The company is developing a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to allow clients to run their own simulations via a subscription model.
The company has secured funding through various rounds, including a pre-seed round of €150k in May 2023 and a €335k grant from CDTI NEOTEC in October 2023. It has also received multiple awards, including first prize at the IV Premios Expansión and recognition as one of the most innovative startups in Madrid.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- Employees
- 8
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 54.5/100
- Sector
- Space, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, Space Tech, Climate Tech, Esa Bic, ESA, Circular Economy, Blue Economy, Bluetech and Ocean Observation, Woman Founder, EIT Ecosystem
- Technology
- Deep Tech
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPPORT PROGRAM✓Other financing | Oct 2023 | $55K | — | ESA BIC Madrid Region | — |
| ANGEL✓Equity / VC | May 2023 | $165K | $660K | Michael Tzannes · Jose Manuel Aisa | ↗ |
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Seed2 investors entered at this stage
- MTMichael Tzannes
- JAJose Manuel Aisa
Other known investors4 additional known investors
ESA BIC Madrid Region
Spanish National Research Council
Technical University of Madrid
28DIGITAL Accelerator
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