# Synspective > SAR satellite data and geospatial analytics for disaster risk, insurance, and infrastructure monitoring ## At a glance | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Category | Data & Analytics | | Type | Solutions Provider | | Region | APAC | | Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | | Founded | 2018 | | Stage | Growth | | Employees | 201-500 | | Funding | Public (TSE: 290A) | ## Overview Synspective is a Tokyo-based space technology company that develops, launches, and operates small Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites and delivers cloud-based geospatial analytics to non-life insurers, government agencies, and commercial enterprises. Its primary insurance applications are flood and disaster damage assessment -- targeted at P&C carriers for rapid post-event claims triage and parametric insurance workflows. The company operates the StriX SAR satellite constellation, a series of approximately 100kg satellites in Sun Synchronous Orbit that capture all-weather, day-and-night radar imagery. As of May 2026, eight StriX satellites are operational with a ninth scheduled for launch. The Yamato mass-production facility, opened in September 2024, produces up to 12 satellites per year to support a target constellation of 30 satellites by the late 2020s. Synspective completed its IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in December 2024 (ticker: 290A), raising approximately USD 67M at an initial market capitalization of roughly USD 273M. Total funding across five rounds exceeds USD 244M. Strategic investors include Sompo Japan Insurance Inc., which is also a representative customer of the flood assessment solution. In 2026, Synspective formed new distribution partnerships with Airbus Defence and Space and SkyFi to expand global data access. ## Products & services ### Flood Damage Assessment \(FDA\) AI-enhanced SAR analysis that quantifies inundation area, depth, and impact to roads and buildings following flood events. Delivers primary information for damage evaluation and enables rapid decision-making for claims triage and parametric insurance payouts. **Key features:** - All\-weather, day\-and\-night imaging regardless of cloud cover or darkness - AI\-driven change detection comparing pre\- and post\-event SAR imagery - Inundation area and depth quantification for roads and buildings - Parametric insurance trigger support *Target users:* Non\-life insurance carriers, emergency management agencies, government disaster response organizations ### Disaster Damage Assessment \(DDA\) Evaluates infrastructure damage from earthquakes and other natural disasters using SAR imagery change analysis. Used for post-event recovery planning and insurance loss assessment. **Key features:** - Rapid post\-event damage mapping - Infrastructure impact quantification - Integration with disaster response workflows *Target users:* Non\-life insurance carriers, government agencies, emergency management organizations ### Land Displacement Monitoring \(LDM\) Detects ground movement and structural subsidence using InSAR (Interferometric SAR) techniques capable of resolving millimeter-scale deformation over time. **Key features:** - Millimeter\-precision ground deformation detection via InSAR processing - Long\-term continuous monitoring for infrastructure risk - Geological hazard and subsidence assessment *Target users:* Infrastructure operators, energy companies, environmental agencies ### Offshore Wind and Wave \(OWW\) Monitors ocean surface conditions and operational status of offshore wind farms using SAR-derived wave and wind measurements. **Key features:** - Real\-time ocean surface condition monitoring - Offshore wind farm operational status assessment - Maritime environmental monitoring *Target users:* Renewable energy operators, maritime industries ### Forest Inventory Management \(FIM\) Tracks forest coverage changes for environmental monitoring and carbon accounting programs. **Key features:** - Multi\-temporal forest change detection - Carbon accounting data support - Environmental compliance monitoring *Target users:* Environmental agencies, forestry organizations, carbon market participants ### Object Detection and Classification \(ODC\) Identifies and classifies surface features and objects from SAR imagery for urban planning and infrastructure mapping. Launched May 2025. **Key features:** - Automated object identification and classification - Urban and port monitoring - Infrastructure feature mapping *Target users:* Government agencies, urban planners, port authorities ### StriX SAR Data Platform Cloud-based infrastructure for accessing, managing, and analyzing SAR datasets from the StriX constellation and partner sources including JAXA's ALOS-4 satellite. **Key features:** - Direct constellation data access via API - ALOS\-4 complementary SAR data integration - Cloud\-native data management and analytics tools *Target users:* Enterprises, research institutions, government agencies requiring raw SAR data ## Category & focus - Subcategories: Geospatial Data & Analytics, Earth Observation, Disaster Risk Intelligence, Remote Sensing - Insurance verticals: P&C Commercial, Specialty/E&S, Reinsurance - Target customers: Carriers, Reinsurers ## Notable customers - Non\-life insurance companies \(flood and disaster damage assessment\) - Japan Ministry of Defense \(satellite constellation imagery project, 2025\-2031\) - Government agencies and emergency management organizations - Energy companies \(offshore wind operations\) - Environmental and forestry agencies ## Links - Website: - Directory profile: - Careers: - About us: - Press kit: - Satellite: - Solutions: - News & blog: - Press releases: - Investor relations: --- *Last updated: 2026\-05\-18*