Little Place Labs to showcase their Near-Real-Time Space Insights powered by their in-orbit edge computing software, Orbitfy, in the Security, GovTech, & Space category.
Houston, Texas, January 16, 2024 — Little Place Labs, a space tech company specializing in delivering critical insights from space in near real-time to commercial and national security users through advanced machine learning solutions deployed directly in space, was selected as a finalist in the Security, GovTech, & Space category for the 17th annual SXSW Pitch.
SXSW Pitch, presented by KPMG, is the marquee event of South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference & Festivals (March 7 - 15, 2025), where leading startups from around the world showcase some of the most impressive technology innovations to a panel of hand-picked judges and a live audience. Out of the 589 companies that applied to present at SXSW Pitch 2025, Little Place Labs was selected among the 45 finalists, spanning nine separate categories.
The two-day event will be held the first weekend of SXSW Conference & Festivals, Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9, at the Downtown Hilton Austin. The event will then culminate with the 2025 SXSW Pitch Awards Ceremony on Sunday evening, March 9, where winning startups from each category and a Best in Show winner will be announced and honored in Salon H on the sixth floor of the Hilton Hotel.
SXSW Pitch will feature finalists across the following nine categories: AgTech & Food, Enterprise, Smart Data, FinTech & Future of Work, Entertainment, Media, Sports & Content, Robotics, Web3, Voice & Extended Reality, HealthTech, MedTech, BioTech & Accessibility, Innovative World Tech, Security, GovTech & Space, Smart Cities, Transportation & Sustainability, and Student Startups.
Little Place Labs will present among four other companies in the Security, GovTech & Space category.
"Being selected as a finalist for SXSW Pitch in the Security, GovTech & Space category reflects our commitment to advancing the capabilities of space-based insights. This recognition provides a platform to demonstrate how our innovations in real-time insights can address critical global challenges, from enhancing national security to supporting resilient infrastructure. At Little Place Labs, we are dedicated to shaping the future of space technology to meet the needs of an evolving world." - Bosco Lai, CEO of Little Place Labs
“SXSW Pitch has been dedicated to championing the startup community since
its establishment in 2009.
Since its inception, SXSW Pitch has strived to support the early-stage venture ecosystem, providing the resources and exposure necessary to help start-ups not only succeed but thrive,” said SXSW Pitch Event Producer Chris Valentine. “The 45 companies selected as finalists for the 2025 program serve as the next
ambassadors of innovation across the globe. We are looking forward to having these startups take the stage in March to present their technologies to our panel of expert judges.”
For more information about SXSW Pitch and to view the complete list of finalists, visit: https://www.sxsw.com/pitch.
About LPL
Little Place Labs specializes in near-real-time space insights for terrestrial and space applications, leveraging machine learning solutions designed for satellites and space infrastructures. We remove the data bottleneck by processing raw data in orbit and our applications service both commercial and national security sectors by significantly enhancing response times and decision-making for threats against civilians, national assets, and our guardians. Delivering actionable insights within minutes, we are committed to transforming data analysis and usage in space, paving the way for innovation and discovery. For more information, visit www.littleplace.com.
About SXSW
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film and television, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music, and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of opportunities to meet and connect with people. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and individuals come together. SXSW 2025 will take place March 7–15in Austin. Learn more at sxsw.com. To register for the event, please visit sxsw.com/attend.
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Media Contact:
Bosco Lai
Little Place Labs
713-804-4884
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