What is SeekOps?
Founded in 2017, SeekOps specializes in the localization and quantification of methane emissions. By integrating small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with high-fidelity sensing hardware, the firm provides actionable data that allows oil and gas operators to identify leaks with unprecedented accuracy. This capability is essential for companies navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the energy transition, where reducing fugitive emissions is a primary operational and environmental objective. SeekOps serves a diverse client base, ranging from domestic gas utilities to international energy supermajors, effectively bridging the gap between industrial efficiency and environmental stewardship.
How much funding has SeekOps raised?
SeekOps has raised a total of $14.8M across 3 funding rounds:
Debt
$350K
Debt
$419K
Series B
$14M
Debt (2020): $350K with participation from PPP
Debt (2021): $419K led by PPP
Series B (2021): $14M supported by Equinor Ventures, Caterpillar Venture Capital, SLB, and OGCI Climate Investments
Key Investors in SeekOps
SLB
SLB is a global technology company focused on enabling access to energy while advancing solutions that support a lower-carbon future. The organization operates at the intersection of energy innovation and industrial technology, helping energy producers explore, develop, and manage resources more efficiently and responsibly.
Equinor Ventures
The venture arm of the international energy company Equinor, focusing on investments in renewable energy, low-carbon solutions, and digital technologies that support the energy transition.
Caterpillar Venture Capital
The corporate venture capital arm of Caterpillar Inc., which invests in early-stage companies that provide innovative technologies and solutions relevant to the construction, energy, and transportation industries.
What's next for SeekOps?
With the infusion of Series B capital, SeekOps is poised to accelerate its international expansion and enhance its sensor technology suite. The strategic backing from industry leaders suggests a focus on deepening integration within existing energy infrastructure, potentially moving toward automated, continuous monitoring solutions. As global pressure to decarbonize the energy supply chain intensifies, SeekOps is well-positioned to capture additional market share by providing the empirical data necessary for verifiable emissions reduction. Future growth will likely center on scaling service delivery models and refining the proprietary algorithms that drive their leak detection precision.
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