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LUMA offers a unique end-to-end carbon mapping service, from satellite data to insight, built on privileged access to VHR satellite imagery and proprietary AI models.

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Our end-to-end technology - powered by veryhigh-resolution satellite imagery, proprietary models, and specialized dataexpertise - transforms complex data into clear, traceable, and science-basedinsights.
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Built entirely in-house, it ensures independence, transparency, andcredibility at every step. Our first service focuses on monitoring forests andquantifying carbon sequestration. By transforming satellite data into measurableoutcomes, we help governments, companies, and institutions understand andmanage the planet’s landscapes and resources.

Our Mission

Measure Earth’s changes, making them understandable and actionable through the power of space technologies. We aim to turn the world’s most advanced satellite data into practical intelligence, helping decision-makers manage natural environments with accuracy, transparency, and confidence.

Our Vision

We aim to be the global reference for satellite-based intelligence and monitoring. Our goal is simple: provide transparent, science-backed data that empowers governments, businesses, and communities to act with confidence. Starting with forests and expanding to distinct landscapes, we are shaping a future where quality data drives strategic decision-making.

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Daniel Costa

Co-Founder

Lara Ferreira

Co-Founder

Patrícia Barros

Co-Founder

Rita Magalhães

Co-Founder

What is LUMA?

LUMA leverages Earth Observation and AI technologies to transform satellite data into reliable, decision-ready information. We offer a digital monitoring solution that quantifies and tracks carbon sequestration in forests, green spaces, and restoration projects. Through our platform, users access satellite-based analytics, field data integration, and clear reports that make climate impact measurable and transparent.

What type of projects does LUMA support?

LUMA’s first focus is forests, but our monitoring platform is designed to scale to multiple ecosystems and land types. For now, we support worldwide carbon projects like REDD+, IFM, and ARR, as well as national inventories, conservation areas, and wider land-use applications.

Who is LUMA for?

Currently, our service is built for project developers, municipalities, NGOs, and private companies working on nature-based climate solutions, including reforestation, improved forest management, and urban green projects.

How does LUMA measure carbon sequestration?

We use very high-resolution satellite imagery, combined with scientifically validated models, to estimate Carbon Stocks Changes and Above-Ground Biomass. You can also provide ground-truth field data, which is used to calibrate and improve accuracy for your area of interest.

What features does LUMA provide?

In addition to Carbon Stocks and Above-Ground Biomass, LUMA delivers monitoring of Forest Cover & Change Detection, Burned Areas, Canopy and Tree Height and Vegetation Indices, among others. We also provide real-time hazard alerts, such as fires and deforestation. Future versions will include biodiversity and ecosystem service indicators, helping projects demonstrate broader environmental and social impacts.

What makes LUMA different from other monitoring solutions?

LUMA offers a unique end-to-end carbon mapping service, from satellite data to insight, built on privileged access to VHR satellite imagery and proprietary AI models. Unlike other platforms that rely on third-party missions, we own the entire data value chain. Our unique ecosystem brings together space technology leaders like GEOSAT (one of the two European operators of Very High-Resolution optical satellites) and CEiiA , a benchmark engineering centre, giving us direct access to 1-meter resolution satellite imagery and modeling expertise. Our focus on scientific rigor, quality, and impact ensures that every decision is grounded in trusted environmental intelligence.

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