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§ Private Profile · Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Methane emissions management company providing aerial detection and high-resolution data for oil and gas operators to quantify leaks.
Insight M, based in Los Angeles, CA, uses aircraft equipped with proprietary spectrometer sensors to detect and measure methane emissions from oil and gas infrastructure across large areas. The company provides high-resolution data, helping energy operators identify, quantify, and repair methane leaks while reducing emissions. Its work has saved customers over $663 million in gas value and mitigated more than 194 billion cubic feet of methane, enabling the avoidance of over one million metric tons of CO2e since inception. Insight M recently secured a $30 million Series E investment led by Morgan Stanley Investment Management's 1GT climate strategy, with other key investors including DCVC, Climate Investment, and Energy Innovation Capital. Formerly known as Kairos Aerospace, the organization was acquired by Zeitview in February 2026 and was founded in 2014.
Insight M has raised $117.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Insight M has raised $117.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Insight M has raised $117.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Insight M's investors include Vikram Raju, John Hamer, DCVC (Data Collective), Energy Innovation Capital, OGCI Climate Investments, BlackRock, Hartree Partners, Benjamin Stanzl, Sam Gabbita.
Insight M has raised $117.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $30.0M Series E in June 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2025 | $30M Series E | Vikram Raju | John Hamer, Dcvc (data Collective), Energy Innovation Capital, Ogci Climate Investments | Announced |
| Feb 1, 2024 | $52M Series D | BlackRock | John Hamer, Dcvc (data Collective), Energy Innovation Capital, Hartree Partners, Ogci Climate Investments | Announced |
| Aug 1, 2021 | $26M Series C | Dcvc (data Collective) | John Hamer, Energy Innovation Capital, Ogci Climate Investments | Announced |
| Apr 15, 2020 | $9M Series C | Benjamin Stanzl, SAM Gabbita | — | Announced |
Insight M is a technology company specializing in high-frequency aerial methane detection and management for the oil and gas industry. Their core product involves flying spectrometer-equipped aircraft over oil fields to detect, quantify, and help mitigate methane emissions. This service enables oil and gas operators to reduce emissions pragmatically, retain more gas in their pipelines, and protect their brand from regulatory and public scrutiny. Insight M’s solutions have saved customers over $663 million in gas value and prevented more than 194 billion cubic feet of methane from entering the atmosphere, equivalent to removing 75 million gas-powered cars from the road for a year[1][3].
Founded in 2014, Insight M was established by a team of leading methane scientists, engineers, and strategists committed to scientific rigor and customer success in methane emissions management. The company evolved from its original name, Kairos Aerospace, to Insight M, reflecting a sharpened focus on evidence-based methane management solutions. Their early traction came from pioneering aerial methane detection technology, which provided oil and gas operators with high-resolution, benchmarked data to identify and repair methane leaks efficiently[1][2].
Insight M rides the growing global trend toward environmental accountability and climate action, particularly in reducing methane—a potent greenhouse gas. The timing is critical as regulatory pressures and investor demands for transparency in emissions intensify. Their aerial detection technology addresses the market need for scalable, cost-effective methane management solutions that can operate across large oil and gas basins. By enabling operators to prove methane performance and optimize mitigation investments, Insight M influences the broader ecosystem by accelerating industry-wide emissions reductions and supporting climate goals[2][4].
Looking ahead, Insight M is poised to expand its impact as methane regulation tightens and demand for precise emissions data grows. Advances in sensor technology, data analytics, and integration with regulatory frameworks will likely shape their journey. Their influence may evolve from a service provider to a strategic partner for operational excellence and sustainability in energy production. Insight M’s commitment to scientific rigor and customer success positions them well to lead methane management innovation, helping the oil and gas sector transition toward lower emissions while maintaining profitability[1][4].