Share
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Sniffer Robotics, a leading environmental technology enabled services firm, today announced first and substantial close of a $2 million seed funding round, led by the Michigan Angel Fund. Other investors include Michigan Rise, Naruhisa Nakagawa (founder of Caygan Capital), and Abhi Desai of Desai Ventures (London).
The start-up, founded in late 2016, developed a patented, drone-based solution to detect methane leak sources at ground level. Its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), the SnifferDRONE™, is a comprehensive system to automate current labor intensive, hazardous manual emission detection methods where technicians walk miles in landfill, natural gas pipeline, and similar applications. In December, 2022, the US EPA recognized the benefits of Sniffer’s technology with the first and only approval of an automated tool for compliance. This system is used throughout the United States assisting sites to more accurately account for methane leaks, reduce odors, and enhance gas collection for a triple benefit – operations, community, and the environment.
In a short period, Sniffer is now a top solution and service provider for ground based emissions monitoring. This capital raise provides funds for continued product development and expansion.
Skip Simms of the Michigan Angel Fund stated “We were happy to lead this Seed round for Sniffer Robotics. SR has a product and service that falls under the category of ‘why hasn’t someone already thought of this’. They now have first mover advantage in a huge market. The EPA has recognized their value for the environment and waste industry by approving them as a qualified vendor for reporting. Customers repeatedly confirm the value proposition with the savings they provide. And they have the IP to protect their launch. This capital gives them the fuel for acceleration.”
“I’m very grateful to the investors who see the value we offer our customers and the environment and look to harness the momentum from our US EPA approval and successful capital raise to drive the scale we all envision for this business” said Arthur Mohr, Jr, CEO
