– USA, VA – BlackSky Holdings, Inc. a leading technology platform providing real-time geospatial intelligence and global monitoring, today announced the appointments of Dr. Magid M. Abraham and Tim Harvey to its Board of Directors effective upon the completion of the planned business combination with Osprey Technology Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: SFTW).
“We’re extremely pleased to welcome Magid and Tim to our Board at this exciting time as BlackSky’s business accelerates,” said CEO, Brian O’Toole.
He added: “Magid’s deep understanding of analytics platforms will be a tremendous asset as we continue our rapid growth and expansion into new markets; Tim’s experience as a leader of several successful, high-growth software companies, including in the defense and aerospace industry, will be a major asset to us. As a former U.S. Marine Corps officer, Tim understands the importance of precise geospatial intelligence in protecting our troops. BlackSky will benefit greatly from their guidance.”
Dr. Abraham and Mr. Harvey each bring decades of experience leading dynamic, rapidly scaling software companies with expertise in building and bringing to market data and analytics applications across various industries.
About Dr. Magid Abraham
Dr. Abraham is a leading expert on consumer and market measurement and analytics and providing syndicated subscription-based information services to multiple industries. He co-founded and served as president or CEO of multiple companies including comScore, a media and analytics company, and NeuraWell Therapeutics, which develops medicine and treatment for mental health conditions.
“I look forward to shaping the future of BlackSky and helping the company market its powerful analytics platform in new ways and to new audiences,” said Dr. Abraham. “The geospatial intelligence BlackSky delivers has created a whole new meaning for real-time insights to public and private customers. There’s a bright future ahead for the company and I’m excited to be part of it.”
About Tim Harvey
Mr. Harvey is currently executive chairman of VTS Inc., the leading software platform for leasing and asset management in the commercial real estate industry. He has served as CEO of several fast-growing technology companies that offer software and services across a variety of industries. Before joining VTS, Mr. Harvey served as president of commercial solutions at BAE Systems Plc (LON: BA), a leading global defense, aerospace, and security company.
“We are at a significant inflection point for the space industry,” said Mr. Harvey. “BlackSky has proven itself as a company to watch. I’m thrilled to join the Board during this period of swift advancement and eager to ensure the company’s continued growth and success.”
About BlackSky Holdings, Inc.
BlackSky is a leading provider of real-time geospatial intelligence. BlackSky monitors activities and facilities worldwide by harnessing the world’s emerging sensor networks and leveraging its own satellite constellation. BlackSky processes millions of data elements daily from its constellation as well as a variety of space, IoT, and terrestrial-based sensors and data feed. BlackSky’s on-demand constellation of satellites can image a location multiple times throughout the day. BlackSky monitors for pattern-of-life anomalies to produce alerts and enhance situational awareness. BlackSky’s monitoring service, Spectra AI, is powered by cutting-edge compute techniques including machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and natural language processing. BlackSky’s global monitoring solution is available via a simple subscription and requires no IT infrastructure or setup. On February 17, 2021, BlackSky entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination with Osprey Technology Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: SFTW) that would result in BlackSky becoming a publicly listed company.
For more information: https://www.blacksky.com/
About Osprey
Osprey is a special purpose acquisition company or SPAC, that was established as a collaboration between investment firms HEPCO Capital Management, led by Jonathan and Edward Cohen, and JANA Partners, led by Barry Rosenstein, and with its SPAC initiative led by JANA Partner David DiDomenico, who serves as Osprey’s CEO, President, and Director. Osprey was formed to consummate a transaction with one or more transformative companies that have developed innovative software delivery platforms.
For more information: https://www.osprey-technology.com/
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