Solafune, Inc.

Solafune uses satellite imagery and AI to solve real problems. They work on defense intelligence, mining detection, disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, and environmental tracking. Their clients are Japanese government agencies—Ministry of Defense, Cabinet Office, National Police Agency, Ministry of Environment, and JAXA. They're building what they call a "Planetary Intelligence OS."

The company started in 2020 and operates globally. They've deployed solutions in multiple countries including Ghana, Senegal, Togo, and Zambia. They also run data science competitions through their platform and released open-source tools (solafune-tools, a Python library) to give back to the community.

Why it matters for Southeast Asia: Solafune's technology directly addresses problems in the region—illegal mining detection, flood analysis, deforestation tracking, and infrastructure monitoring. They work across Africa and Asia, showing they understand cross-border challenges. The company is looking to grow their team globally, though the homepage doesn't specify detailed remote work policies yet. Their mission is practical: solve social, environmental, and industrial problems through geospatial tech, not vague corporate goals.