Near Space Labs

Near Space Labs (operating at nearspacelabs.com) is a geospatial imaging and Earth observation company engineered for high-resolution, scalable aerial data capture. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Near Space Labs leverages a proprietary stratospheric balloon platform to deliver 7cm orthoimagery without compromising on resolution, frequency, coverage, or cost—addressing key limitations of traditional satellite or drone-based solutions. Under the hood, the company’s zero-emission balloons capture continuous, high-frequency imagery for applications such as urban planning, environmental monitoring, construction site tracking, and insurance risk assessment. This enables clients in industries like P&C insurance, state and local government, energy, utilities, and forestry to access actionable insights for hazard identification, progress documentation, and environmental impact analysis. Backed by $20 million in Series B funding led by Bold Capital Partners, Near Space Labs is co-founded by CEO Rema Matevosyan, CTO Dr. Ignasi Lluch, and Chief Engineer Dr. Albert Caubet.