Kayrros

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Kayrros, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Paris, France, is a geospatial AI company that analyzes satellite imagery and Earth observation data to provide intelligence on energy flows, environmental risks, and climate impacts.

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Kayrros uses satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to track energy production, environmental risks, and climate impacts worldwide.

Kayrros, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Paris, France, is a geospatial AI company that analyzes satellite imagery and Earth observation data to provide intelligence on energy flows, environmental risks, and climate impacts. The company was acquired by Energy Aspects Group in May 2026 for an undisclosed sum, with its defense and intelligence activities sold separately to Safran.AI. Kayrros had raised approximately $100 million in venture funding from investors including Temasek, Allianz, and BNP Paribas prior to the acquisition.

The company's products include the Kayrros Wildfire Risk Monitor, which was named one of TIME's Best Inventions for 2025, and the Nature Impact Platform, launched in March 2026 to help financial institutions measure biodiversity risks. Kayrros also operates a methane monitoring service that competes with Zefiro Methane Corp., which reported record revenue of $33.2 million for the first nine months of its 2026 fiscal year. The company's customer base spans energy traders, asset managers, insurers, and government agencies.

As of the acquisition, Kayrros employed approximately 200 people. The sale to Energy Aspects marks a significant exit for investors, though the dual sale structure—splitting civil and defense operations—raises questions about the company's long-term strategic coherence.

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Who buys this

  • Energy traders and commodity analysts
  • Asset managers and institutional investors
  • Insurance companies assessing climate risk
  • Government agencies and regulators
  • Project developers and corporate sustainability teams

Strengths and what to watch

Strengths

  • Global satellite coverage with a mapped database of millions of industry assets and natural ecosystems, providing independent, verifiable data.
  • Scientific validation from a sophisticated customer base, including energy traders and financial institutions, supporting accuracy claims.
  • Dual-use technology (civil and defense) that attracted two separate acquirers—Energy Aspects for energy analytics and Safran.AI for defense intelligence.

Watch for

  • The company was acquired in May 2026 and split into two separate entities (Energy Aspects and Safran.AI), creating integration risk and potential loss of the original Kayrros brand and culture.
  • Competition from other methane monitoring firms like Zefiro Methane Corp., which reported $33.2 million in revenue for the first nine months of fiscal 2026, indicating a crowded market.
  • No publicly disclosed revenue or profitability figures for Kayrros itself, making it difficult to assess financial health prior to acquisition.

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Key Information

Industry
ESG
Founded
2016
Employees
145
Headquarters
Paris, France

Sources

  1. kayrros.com — Company overview, product descriptions, and acquisition announcement.
  2. www.kayrros.com — Press releases including acquisition details, Nature Impact Platform launch, and TIME recognition.
  3. www.zefiromethane.com — Competitor revenue data for Zefiro Methane Corp., indicating market size and competition.
  4. www.reuters.com — Broader climate tech funding context and angel investment trends.