# Kayrros

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Paris, France
- Website: www.kayrros.com
- Total disclosed funding: $33M
- Latest round: Series B (Oct 29, 2018)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Kayrros SAS leverages satellite technology to provide critical environmental intelligence. The company specializes in advanced analytics that help industries understand their environmental impact and manage sustainability efforts.Kayrros SAS, founded in 2016, operates from its headquarters in Paris, France, and specializes in satellite-based environmental intelligence solutions. The founders, Alex d'Aspremont, Antoine H, and Laurent Ghaoui, have a history of entrepreneurial ventures. The company has secured funding through several rounds, most recently raising EUR 15.000 mn in December 2021 from investors including Bpifrance and Index Ventures, bringing the total amount raised to EUR 15.000 mn and its current valuation to EUR 112.220 mn.Kayrros is a leading provider of environmental intelligence, specializing in satellite-based technology that measures the impact of human activities on the environment at a global scale. The company’s core offerings include advanced analytics and real-time satellite imagery that leverage scientific research and artificial intelligence to supply actionable data. These products are primarily aimed at industries such as financial institutions, government regulators, and energy sectors, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting ecosystems, and managing the energy transition. By providing the largest mapped database of industry assets and natural ecosystems, Kayrros enables clients to make informed decisions regarding environmental impacts. The company's solutions are utilized in key geographical markets across North America, Europe, and Asia, where clients require reliable environmental intelligence to enhance operational efficiencies and sustainability initiatives.Kayrros generates revenue through a subscription-based model, providing clients access to its suite of services and data platforms. Clients typically engage in annual or multi-year contracts that deliver continuous updates and insights derived from proprietary algorithms. Transactions usually involve direct partnerships with major industries such as commodity and carbon trading, where firms rely on Kayrros’ analytics to inform their trading strategies and compliance efforts. Specific pricing structures for these subscriptions are tailored to client needs, ensuring that they align with the scale of operations and the depth of data required. Flagship products like Kayrros Carbon Watch, which offers forecasts on EU carbon emissions, represent critical components of their revenue strategy, catering to industries that prioritize environmental accountability.Kayrros SAS plans to utilize the recent funding of EUR 15.000 mn raised in December 2021 to expand its product offerings and market reach. Upcoming products are in development to enhance satellite analytics capabilities, with specific launch dates forthcoming. The company aims to enter additional markets in Asia and Europe by the end of 2023, further solidifying its presence in regions demanding sophisticated environmental intelligence solutions. This strategic expansion is designed to meet the growing need for reliable data in managing environmental impacts.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Oct 29, 2018, $24M — Index Ventures, Cathay Capital, AtlasInvest, Korelya Capital, Primwest
- Series A, Mar 8, 2017, $9.4M — Index Ventures

## Investors

- Index Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/index-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Cathay Capital — Series B
- AtlasInvest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atlasinvest) — Series B
- Korelya Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/korelya-capital) — Series B
- Primwest — Series B