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Emesent

Robotics · Brisbane, Australia · Founded 2018

A world-leader in drone autonomy, LiDAR mapping, and data analytics MoreLess

Emesent is a technology company specializing in autonomous drone solutions for industrial applications, particularly in underground environments. The company's flagship product, Hovermap, utilizes advanced Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) technology to provide highly accurate 3D mapping and data collection. Hovermap can be deployed in various configurations, including drone-mounted, vehicle-mounted, or handheld, making it versatile for different operational needs.

Emesent primarily serves clients in the mining, infrastructure, and surveying sectors, offering a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional inspection and mapping methods. By eliminating the need for human presence in hazardous environments, Emesent's solutions significantly reduce risk and operational costs for its clients.

The company operates in the global market, targeting industries that require precise and reliable data for decision-making. Emesent's business model revolves around the sale and leasing of its Hovermap units, as well as offering data analysis services. Revenue is generated through direct sales, subscription-based models for software and data services, and ongoing customer support contracts.

Keywords: Autonomous drones, SLAM technology, underground mapping, industrial inspection, mining, infrastructure, surveying, 3D data collection, safety, operational efficiency.

Company overview

Emesent company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Brisbane, Australia
Employees
127
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
68.5
client focusb2btechnologyArtificial IntelligencetechnologyDeep TechtechnologyAutonomous & Sensor TechtechnologyConnected Devicebusiness modelManufacturingsectorMining TechnologiessectorCore AIsectorLidarsectorDronessectorSpinoutsectorIndustrial TechnologysectorHard TechsectorAI Applications

Valuation & funding

Emesent funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
GRANTOther financing Aug 2026 $2M Commonwealth of Australia · Cooperative Research Centres Projects
LATE VCEquity / VC Jul 2026 $16M $65M NGS Super · Australian National Reconstruction Fund · Hostplus · QIC Ventures
GRANTOther financing Oct 2024 $1.6M Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources
SERIES AEquity / VC Feb 2022 $23M $92M Archangel Ventures · Tiger Global · Main Sequence Ventures · Perennial Partners
SEEDEquity / VC Sep 2020 In-Q-Tel
SERIES AEquity / VC Mar 2020 Salus Ventures
EARLY VCEquity / VC Nov 2018 Main Sequence Ventures
SPINOUTOther financing Jan 2018 CSIRO
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Financials

Workforce over time

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YearEmployees
2026 130
2025 135
2024 127
2023 137
2022 158
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Growth signals

Emesent website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Emesent is 70 monthly website visits, down 96.5% over the last three months. Emesent's team declined 5.9% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits70 3-month web change-96.5% 1-year team growth-5.9%
Monthly website visits89 observations · Nov 2018–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

Emesent compared with similar companies

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Talent graph

Emesent's talent

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Team profiled 14 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 5 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

19 investors on Emesent's cap table

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Seed 4 investors entered at this stage
In-Q-Tel
Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Commonwealth of Australia
Cooperative Research Centres Projects
Series A 7 investors entered at this stage
Main Sequence Ventures
Salus Ventures
Perennial Value Management
Archangel Ventures
Tiger Global
Perennial Partners
Telus Ventures
Series B+ 5 investors entered at this stage
NGS Super
Australian National Reconstruction Fund
Hostplus
QIC Ventures
Orion Resource Partners
Other known 3 additional known investors
CSIRO
ACAC Innovation
Michael Zimmerman

Global footprint

Where Emesent has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
9 countries with
team presence
🇦🇺 Australia79.8%
🇺🇸 United States7.3%
🇨🇦 Canada4.6%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2.8%
🇵🇭 Philippines1.8%
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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Emesent

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