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Astraea

EarthAI machine-learning platform for satellite/geospatial data.

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Founded
2016
Stage
Series A
Sector
AI
City
Charlottesville
Region
CVL

About

EarthAI machine-learning platform for satellite/geospatial data.

Team & affiliation

Founders: Brendan Richardson, Daniel Bailey.

Timeline

  1. 2016Founded
  2. 2017Pre-seed / friends & family
  3. 2018Seed round
  4. 2019Series A

Region context

Astraea is one of 3 AI companies we track in Central Virginia, based in Charlottesville — about 4% of the region's 82 startups. 3 of the region's companies are at the Series A stage.

Central Virginia centers on UVA-adjacent biotech, climate, and software companies, with Lynchburg manufacturing nearby.

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Listing IDastraea
CategoryStartups
Last reviewedMay 2026 by VAStartups Editorial
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