Spire Global is a space-based data and analytics company that operates one of the world's largest constellations of multi-purpose nanosatellites. The company collects proprietary radio frequency data from space to provide weather, aviation, and space-based situational awareness solutions to government and commercial customers worldwide. Originally founded in 2012 in San Francisco as Nanosatisfi by International Space University graduates Peter Platzer, Joel Spark, and Jeroen Cappaert, the company rebranded as Spire Global in 2014. Spire went public via a SPAC merger with NavSight Holdings in August 2021, listing on the NYSE under ticker SPIR. In 2025, the company divested its maritime tracking business to Kpler for $241 million, eliminating outstanding debt and refocusing on weather, aviation, and space services. Theresa Condor became CEO in January 2025, succeeding co-founder Peter Platzer, who transitioned to Executive Chairman.
Spire is publicly traded
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Founded
2012
Employees
350–400
Total Funding
$248M
Latest Valuation
$1.6B
Theresa Condor
Chief Executive Officer & President
Peter Platzer
Executive Chairman & Co-Founder
Celia Pelaz
Chief Operating Officer
Gabriel Oehme
Chief Transformation Officer
David Myers
Chief Legal Officer
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Spire Global went public via SPAC merger with NavSight Holdings on August 16, 2021. Shares began trading on NYSE on August 17, 2021 under ticker SPIR (warrants under SPIRW). The combined entity was valued at approximately $1.6 billion, with gross proceeds of $265 million from trust funds and concurrent PIPE financing.
Spire shares can be purchased through any standard brokerage account — including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and online platforms like Robinhood or E*TRADE. Search for the ticker to place an order.
Spire had a valuation of approximately $1.6B at the time of its public offering. Current market capitalization fluctuates with the share price.
Spire raised $248M across 0 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
Spire was founded by Peter Platzer in 2012.
Spire is headquartered in Vienna, VA.
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