Geospatial AI specialist Sensat has secured £3 million in investment to develop agentic geospatial AI and expand operations into the US. The funding round was led by Mercia Ventures. The company is building specialised AI agents that allow users to query complex infrastructure data using natural language, moving beyond traditional data visualisation. The technology aims to make digital twins "inherently intelligent and spatially aware", automating multi-stage processes for faster decision-making on major infrastructure projects. Co-founder Harry Atkinson said the investment marks Sensat's transition into a mission-critical infrastructure partner, enabling users to identify risks and assess scenarios in hours rather than weeks. The company will open an office in Milton Keynes whilst targeting North American infrastructure modernisation projects. Current customers include National Grid, Avangrid and SP Energy Networks.

Digital twin software maker Sensat has raised $20.5 million in a Series B funding round. The funds are aimed at helping the startup drive digital automation in infrastructure projects in the traditionally underserved energy, rail, and telecommunications sectors. Since 2018, Sensat has raised a total of $35.5 million. Sensat’s $20.5 million Series B round was led by National Grid Partners with existing investors also participating. In a statement issued by Sensat these existing investors were not specifically named, but historic investors in the company include Tencent, Innovate UK, Round Hill Ventures, Force Over Mass Capital, and 8point8 Capital