LiveEO GmbH, a leading provider of satellite-based infrastructure monitoring solutions, has secured a strategic investment from Kyuden International Corporation, a subsidiary of one of Japan’s leading energy groups, Kyushu Electric Power Company. With this new partnership, LiveEO will bring its advanced solutions to the Japanese market and further develop cutting-edge applications for infrastructure management.
“As part of the partnership, we will work together to advance the use of satellite data in infrastructure maintenance and other possibilities. I am very happy that the launch of a demonstration project for satellite-based vegetation management at an affiliate of Kyuden International is already planned for April 2025 as well,” said Sven Przywarra, Co-Founder & CEO of LiveEO.
Through this strategic alliance, LiveEO is expanding into the Japanese market, helping infrastructure operators such as grid and rail network operators enhance efficiency and sustainability. Additionally, the collaboration will explore new services utilizing satellite imagery for rapid damage assessment in disaster situations, further strengthening infrastructure resilience.
The partnership was facilitated with strong support from NordicNinja, a venture capital firm investing in Northern European technology companies addressing global challenges in climate tech, deep tech, and digital infrastructure. By combining LiveEO’s satellite analytics expertise with Kyuden International’s industry experience, the partnership aims to revolutionize infrastructure monitoring in Japan and beyond.
About Kyuden Group and Kyuden International
The Kyuden Group is a leading energy company in Japan, reporting a net income of $1.1 billion in FY2023. The parent company of the Kyuden Group, Kyushu Electric Power Company, has been supplying electricity to more than 7 million homes and businesses for over 70 years in the Kyushu region in the south of Japan.
Its primary goal is to provide safe, reliable, and affordable energy while striving to achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050. Kyushu Electric Power is actively driving the transition to a sustainable society by investing in nuclear power, expanding renewable energy production, and implementing climate-smart energy solutions.
Leveraging the technology, expertise, and network developed through the Group’s domestic and global operations, Kyuden International engages in power generation, power distribution, and other businesses across Asia and beyond. Kyuden International intends to expand business development opportunities by cooperating with various business entities and promoting initiatives that contribute to low-carbon and decarbonization efforts tailored to the specific circumstances in each country. These efforts support the Group’s vision of achieving a carbon-neutral society.
About LiveEO
LiveEO GmbH is a technology startup that provides AI-powered solutions for monitoring infrastructure assets via satellite imagery. Its flagship product, Treeline, enhances vegetation management by detecting tree proximity to infrastructure assets, replacing traditional inspection methods such as ground patrols and aerial surveys.
LiveEO is also developing solutions for industries such as railways and pipelines, positioning itself for significant growth.
