AIRMO, a space tech startup specializing in greenhouse gas monitoring technologies, has announced a €5 million seed round. The goal is to support its first satellite mission, planned for 2027, and expand airborne monitoring coverage.

Technology

AIRMO is developing an active spaceborne greenhouse gas monitoring instrument that combines a SWIR imager with a micro-LIDAR. The company claims this is the first time a sensor of this type has been miniaturized for use on a small satellite.

The technology promises twice the accuracy of existing systems, enabling the detection of methane leaks as small as a car from orbit. Methane emissions are estimated to account for around 30% of global warming, yet many leaks remain unreported.

Current Implementations

AIRMO's technology is already deployed in commercial drone and aircraft monitoring missions across Europe, Central Asia, and the MENA region. Customers include major energy companies such as Uniper, Total, and ESCE.

The funding will enable AIRMO to move from pilot projects to scaled commercial operations, including the launch of its first satellite in 2027. The company also plans to expand airborne monitoring across Europe, MENA, and Central Asia and establish a local presence in the MENA region.

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