Founded in 2016, Kayrros tracks methane and carbon dioxide emissions, analyses carbon sinks and assesses risks from wildfires, landslides, floods and other climate events. The company uses AI and geoanalytics to turn raw satellite data into usable climate insights for organisations and governments worldwide, and ranked 30th on Fortune's 'Change the World' list in 2024.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Kayrros is recognized as an intelligence provider by the UNEP and the World Bank, offering accuracy with near-realtime availability. The company demonstrates strong market validation through Fortune recognition and expansive client relationships across financial, energy, and government sectors. However, the pending acquisition creates execution uncertainty.
Top Insights
Energy Aspects agreed to acquire Kayrros in March 2026, subject to regulatory approval
Launched Nature Impact Platform in March 2026, a biodiversity intelligence solution powered by satellite data and AI
Released KayrrosAI in November 2024, a first-of-its-kind emissions-focused large language model enabling text-based navigation of the Methane Watch map at COP29
Employs over 150 experts including 100+ MSc holders and 20+ PhDs, operating from Paris headquarters with offices in Houston, London, New York, Bangalore and Singapore
Named Competitors
Google Earth Engine — Satellite imagery analysis platform for environmental monitoring
Planet Labs — Earth imaging and geospatial analytics
Maxar Intelligence — Satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence
Carbon Trust — Carbon footprint measurement and climate solutions
Recent Developments
(March 2026) Energy Aspects acquisition announced
(March 2026) Nature Impact Platform launched for biodiversity risk measurement
(November 2024) KayrrosAI released—emissions-focused LLM for Methane Watch
(September 2024) Ranked 30th on Fortune's Change the World list
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