Tellus Global secures over 900 million yen in funding through management buyout and new share issuance

Tellus Global, a newly established company spun off from Tellus, has completed a management buyout and raised more than 900 million yen through a third-party allotment of new shares and other financing arrangements. The company, which officially began operations in February 2026, now operates independently under a new management structure with the vision of creating a new space information industry in Japan.

Tellus Global’s business expansion focuses on integrating satellite data with artificial intelligence to serve both domestic and international markets, including defense and security sectors. The company plans to strengthen its platform-as-a-service offerings, enhance existing services, and pursue new projects using the newly raised capital. The funding round was led by Ant Innovations No. 1 Investment Partnership, with participation from Mitsubishi UFJ Capital No. 10 Investment Partnership, DEEPCORE No. 3 Investment Partnership, DGDV Fund III E.L.P., and Fusic.

The company traces its origins to a 2018 project commissioned by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to develop an open and free satellite data platform. Initially operated by Sakura Internet, the platform was later spun off into Tellus in 2024. Tellus Global now aims to accelerate growth as an independent entity by leveraging the satellite data infrastructure built under government initiatives.

Tellus Global provides a Platform as a Service (PaaS) that integrates satellite data, analytical tools, and computing resources for government agencies, research institutions, and private companies. The company’s platform currently supports 45 types of satellite and ground-based data, with over 44,000 registered users as of July 2026. Its offerings include the Tellus AI Playground for AI model development and the Tellus Pro cloud workspace for corporate users.

Investors highlighted the strategic importance of Tellus Global’s mission to establish Japan’s autonomous satellite data infrastructure. They emphasized the growing demand for AI-driven satellite data analysis and the need for domestic solutions to enhance data sovereignty and security. The company plans to use the funds to expand its development team, upgrade services, and accelerate entry into defense and overseas markets.

Tellus Global also operates the media platform Sorabatake, which promotes satellite data utilization through case studies and technical insights. The company is actively recruiting for leadership and technical roles, including CTO, AI engineers, and forward-deployed engineers, to support its growth ambitions.

ASCII reported the funding and management buyout details.