Equinor

Equinor is a Norway-based integrated energy company, established in 1972, that engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas, as well as renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. It operates globally, with a significant presence on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, and produces a substantial amount of oil and gas, including refined products such as petrol, diesel, and natural gas. Additionally, Equinor invests in innovative companies through its venture capital arm, Equinor Ventures, focusing on energy, technology, and climate solutions, with a preference for minority stakes and a typical investment range of $1 million to $20 million.

Samuel Byrne

Vice President Operations, Renewables Americas

Kjersti Reinsnos

Managing Director

Desikan Sundararajan

Business Development - Wind and Low Carbon

Sophie Hildebrand

SVP Research and Technology and CTO

Past deals in Drones

SkySpecs

Private Equity Round in 2025
SkySpecs develops unmanned aerial vehicles and integrated software solutions for the wind energy sector, focusing on operations and maintenance. Its offerings include analytics, blade inspection services, engineering projects, and collaborative tools that aggregate and digitize data from multiple sources. The Horizon reporting platform and a central data repository streamline communication with third parties and enable full‑scale repair campaigns. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with an additional office in Amsterdam, Netherlands. SkySpecs aims to enhance productivity, efficiency, and returns for renewable energy assets by providing purpose‑built technologies that help customers make informed decisions.

Infravision

Series A in 2023
Infravision specializes in custom engineering solutions focused on power line stringing for maintenance, repair, and construction projects in the energy, infrastructure, and mining sectors. The company utilizes drone technology, specifically a heavy-lift unmanned aircraft, to install line hardware on overhead earth wires and conductors, significantly reducing environmental impacts. Their innovative stringing system, known as TX, aims to enhance efficiency while preserving vegetation, local fauna, and agricultural land. Infravision is committed to assisting electric utilities in modernizing power grids through drone-enabled upgrades, providing certified solutions that facilitate sustainability and operational improvement across various projects worldwide.

SkySpecs

Series D in 2022
SkySpecs develops unmanned aerial vehicles and integrated software solutions for the wind energy sector, focusing on operations and maintenance. Its offerings include analytics, blade inspection services, engineering projects, and collaborative tools that aggregate and digitize data from multiple sources. The Horizon reporting platform and a central data repository streamline communication with third parties and enable full‑scale repair campaigns. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with an additional office in Amsterdam, Netherlands. SkySpecs aims to enhance productivity, efficiency, and returns for renewable energy assets by providing purpose‑built technologies that help customers make informed decisions.

Vaarst

Series B in 2022
Vaarst is a developer of robotic analytic solutions focused on ocean applications and mobile autonomous robotics. The company utilizes advanced computer vision technology to capture, store, manage, and analyze data, incorporating features such as live streaming and geo-referencing. Vaarst's innovative approach aims to streamline inspection processes, significantly reducing costs and minimizing the time required for thorough examinations. By leveraging machine learning, Vaarst enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of data analysis in maritime environments.

SeekOps

Series B in 2021
SeekOps develops gas sensing technology and data solutions to detect, localize, and quantify natural gas emissions in the oil and gas industry. The company combines drone-based sensors with analytic tools to identify methane leaks, provide precise quantification, and support end-to-end greenhouse gas emissions reporting for energy customers and regulators. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, SeekOps was founded in 2017 and serves customers in the United States and internationally. Its technology emphasizes accurate leak detection with minimal false positives and aims to raise emissions measurement and reporting standards across environment, health, and safety domains.

SeekOps

Series A in 2019
SeekOps develops gas sensing technology and data solutions to detect, localize, and quantify natural gas emissions in the oil and gas industry. The company combines drone-based sensors with analytic tools to identify methane leaks, provide precise quantification, and support end-to-end greenhouse gas emissions reporting for energy customers and regulators. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, SeekOps was founded in 2017 and serves customers in the United States and internationally. Its technology emphasizes accurate leak detection with minimal false positives and aims to raise emissions measurement and reporting standards across environment, health, and safety domains.

ScoutDI

Venture Round in 2018
Scout Drone Inspection AS, based in Trondheim, Norway, specializes in designing and developing advanced drones and cloud-based data analytics tools for indoor inspections, particularly in confined spaces. Founded in 2017, the company has created the Scout 137 drone, which facilitates the inspection of indoor industrial assets without the need for scaffolding or climbing, thus reducing costs and enhancing safety. The drones are equipped with indoor collision avoidance technology and planned navigation routes, allowing for autonomous operation. Through the Scout Portal, users can monitor inspections in real-time, accurately location-tag findings within a 3D asset model, and generate comprehensive reports. ScoutDI serves a diverse clientele across all continents, addressing the challenges of manual visual inspections while improving efficiency and safety in industrial settings.
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