Protecting your business, people and the planet.

About Satelligence

Our dedication to sustainability is profound, rooted in our history. We were already exploring forests and satellites 25 years ago, long before they were in the spotlight. We’re excited to ignite that same passion in you. Satelligence simplifies tracking your sustainability efforts, bridging the gap from farmers to consumers.

Bring a committed team, we take care of the rest!

Our mission

We strive to make sustainable production mainstream, ensuring a profitable, equitable and climate positive future. Protecting your business, people and the planet. With relevant insights based on consistent and accurate data.

Satelligence tracks crops, ecosystems, risks and supply chain assets in one place, so you can confidently measure and report the progress you need.

Our story

“Inspired by my great-grandmother’s stories about her life growing up in Indonesia, I developed a fascination for tropical forest landscapes and its people around the world.

Fresh from Wageningen University I travelled the world for over two decades, to study how new and untapped science & technology designed with humans in mind could halt deforestation and prove sustainable production.”

Experiencing both the impact of environmental destruction and the hopeful hardships of local people striving to make a decent living made a lasting impression.

”It led me to pioneer sustainable sourcing monitoring systems and ultimately launch Satelligence. I have been fortunate to learn from so many people over the years and believe in the power of partnerships driving change to make a meaningful impact.

I invite you to join too – let’s turn commodity risk into an opportunity!”

Niels & Team Satelligence

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25+

years of
experience

60+

clients &
partners

45

employees
..

9

offices worldwide

6

billion hectares monitored daily

Our values

At Satelligence, we believe that purpose and performance go hand in hand. These principles guide how we work, partner, and create impact with integrity. They reflect not just what we do, but how we do it — combining science, purpose, and partnership to shape a more sustainable future.

Impact First

We exist to stop deforestation — not just measure it. Every insight, feature, and partnership is designed to accelerate sustainable sourcing and land use. Our work helps make climate-positive supply chains the new global standard.

Uncompromising Quality

Trust starts with data you can rely on. We deliver accurate, verified, and relevant data, enabling you to meet evolving regulations and drive real-world climate outcomes with confidence.

Long-Term Commitment

We don’t just deliver insights — we stay the course. With close to three decades of experience, we’ve earned a reputation for diligence and dependability. Our long-term relationships are built on proven results and consistent support.

Open by Nature

Transparency and teamwork fuel progress. We believe in being open - with our data, our methods, and our relationships. Whether working with partners or clients, we foster collaboration rooted in shared goals and mutual respect to give the best chance of stopping deforestation.

Always Evolving

We challenge ourselves so that we can challenge the status quo. Sustainability demands constant innovation. We're dedicated to refining our tools, improving our thinking, and setting new benchmarks for what's possible — so that our partners can do the same.

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global team

We’re committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Meet the incredible team behind our service — 50 people, 19 nationalities; all working together to support our clients and drive our mission forward.

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We’re a driven and optimistic group of remote sensing experts, software engineers, entrepreneurs, commodity trade professionals and field practitioners dedicated to helping each other and clients navigate the complex world of sustainability monitoring.

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Meet our stars

“When people ask, ‘How’s work going?’ I can honestly say, ‘It’s great — I love it.’ Satelligence is a diverse group of some of the kindest people, all united by a shared desire to do meaningful work for the Earth.”
—Derek Stone, Graphic Designer, Satelligence

We are based in the Netherlands, with global presence.

Satelligence case studies

Satelligence coffee map - coffee one pager

Uncovering Coffee’s Hidden Footprint: New Satelligence Insights To Rethink Risk

Deforestation & Conversion Free

DPROF & GEODB; or, how technology is more than lines of code

Key Learnings: Working Hand-in-Hand with NCAs Across Europe

Malaysian Dutch Business Council (MDBC) Innovation and Sustainability Awards 2019 (MISA)

Winner: Best Digital Green Tech

Accenture Innovation Awards Summit 2018

Finalists: Netherlands Platform for Inclusive Finance Innovator Challenge

We believe in the power of collaboration

No one can tackle the global biodiversity and climate crises alone. Real progress comes when industries, governments, and communities work together.

Technology helps, but it’s partnerships that turn insight into action. By working with a broad ecosystem of partners, from solution and technology partners to supplier engagement, researchers, thought leaders, service providers, and multi-stakeholder platforms, we ensure our monitoring is scientifically sound, grounded in local realities, and scalable across supply chains.

These collaborations bridge science and practice, enabling companies to move beyond compliance and deliver real sustainability impact.

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Measuring impact is more important than ever

CSR

At Satelligence, Corporate Social Responsibility is integral to our mission. We are committed to sustainability, engaging in initiatives that conserve forests, combat climate change, and support communities, while also upholding ethical standards and promoting diversity within our organization.

Our investors

Satelligence is backed by 4impact, a prominent European tech and investment fund co-founded by former Goldman Sachs colleagues Ali Najafbagy and Pauline Wink-Zaanen. 4impact specialises in supporting tech companies that offer global solutions with a strong focus on societal and sustainable impact while delivering positive financial returns.

We received a significant boost in 2020, securing a $2.3 million investment from 4impact and the European Commission's prestigious Horizon 2020 program. This investment underscores our commitment to driving positive change and making a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Our investors

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About Satelligence

Our mission

Our story

25+

years of experience

60+

clients & partners

45

employees ..

9

offices worldwide

6

billion hectares monitored daily

Our values

Impact First

Uncompromising Quality

Long-Term Commitment

Open by Nature

Always Evolving

Get to know our global team

Join our team

Meet our stars

Niels Wielaard

CEO

Niels Wielaard

CEO

Martine Melis

COO

Martine Melis

COO

Nanne Tolsma

Business Development Director

Nanne Tolsma

Business Development Director

Rens Masselink

Director of Data & Security

Rens Masselink

Director of Data & Security

Arjen Vrielink

Senior Advisor

Arjen Vrielink

Senior Advisor

Alan Kroeger

Nature and Climate Director

Alan Kroeger

Nature and Climate Director

Berto Booijink

Software Engineer

Berto Booijink

Software Engineer

Vincent Schut

Software Engineer

Vincent Schut

Software Engineer

Niels Anders

Software Engineer

Niels Anders

Software Engineer

Niklas Pfeffer

Software Engineer

Niklas Pfeffer

Software Engineer

Michel Wolters

Remote Sensing Specialist

Michel Wolters

Remote Sensing Specialist

Nikoletta Moraiti

Remote Sensing Analyst

Nikoletta Moraiti

Remote Sensing Analyst

Ellie Roy

Data Visualisation Analyst

Ellie Roy

Data Visualisation Analyst

Luca Foresta

Remote Sensing Engineer

Luca Foresta

Remote Sensing Engineer

Christopher Zinger

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