# Collide

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/collide

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Houston, US
- Website: www.collide.io/
- Total disclosed funding: $5M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 15, 2025)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Collide is an innovative online community and AI-driven platform tailored to enhance the knowledge and networking capabilities of professionals in the energy sector, particularly in oil and gas.Collide provides a specialized platform for energy sector professionals, focusing on oil and gas. The company was founded in Houston, US, where it continues to operate. It raised USD 5.00 mn in Seed funding on April 15, 2025, led by investor Mercury. The founder’s background details are not publicly available.Collide primarily offers a specialized online community and AI-driven platform tailored for professionals in the energy sector, particularly those involved in oil and gas. The core of their service is an energy-specific knowledge base that provides accurate data and citations, distinguishing it from general AI models. This knowledge base is continuously updated with relevant materials such as textbooks, whitepapers, and resources from the Society of Exploration Geophysicists. Collide also facilitates access to thought leaders through open Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions and provides deep learning courses on industry-specific topics, such as navigating oil and gas deals. The community is designed for members at various career stages—from field operators to C-level executives—across diverse geographical markets including North America, Europe, and emerging energy markets worldwide.The revenue model for Collide is centered around a freemium structure, where users can access core community features and educational content without charge. The firm may monetize additional services such as custom AI tooling for oil and gas companies, which would involve direct business-to-business partnerships. Transactions are facilitated through membership applications that allow interested professionals to join the community and enhance their industry knowledge. While specific pricing plans for premium services or custom tools have not been disclosed, the foundational offerings of the community are marketed as free, creating an inclusive environment designed to attract a diverse client base within the energy sector.In April 2025, Collide raised USD 5 mn in Seed funding led by Mercury, which will be utilized to enhance its platform, expand its engineering team, and accelerate development in the energy sector. The company has plans to introduce new products tailored for the energy market by mid-2026 and aims to expand into emerging energy markets in Africa and Asia by the end of 2025.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 15, 2025, $5M — Mercury

## Investors

- Mercury (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mercury) — Seed