The remainder comes from an insurance payout, the startup said.
The probes HotSat-2 and HotSat-3 will replace HotSat-1, SatVus first satellite, launched in 2023.
However, HotSat-1 suffered a major setback just six months into its mission when its sensor stopped functioning.
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With HotSat-2 and HotSat-3 and a fresh pot of funding SatVu looks to stage a comeback.
The company eventually plans to deploy a constellation of at least eight thermal imaging probes.
SatVus technology has been dubbed the worlds thermometer.
It provides near real-time heat maps of the Earths surface.
Baker, a satellite expert, founded SatVu in 2016.
Headquartered in London, the company mainly comprises a tight-knit team of Earth observation and aerospace specialists.
SatVu has raised a total of 64mn (78mn) in funding to date.
The latest investment is the first from Adara Ventures Energy Fund.
The fund has a target size of 120mn.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
