Bridger Photonics
Bozeman, US · Founded 2006 · 174 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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Bridger Photonics develops Gas Mapping LiDAR technology and analytics to detect and measure methane emissions from oil and gas operations, helping operators reduce emissions, cut costs, and meet regulatory requirements.
Founders & leadership
Bridger Photonics was founded in 2006 by Pete Roos.
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Non-dilutive funding · 45 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2020 | $1.5M |
| NASA | Phase I | 2020 | $124.6K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2019 | $224.5K |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Phase I | 2018 | $100K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2017 | $749.8K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2017 | $600K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2017 | $600K |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)National Institute of Standards and Technology | Phase II | 2017 | $299.9K |
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Phase I | 2017 | $150K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2016 | $750K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2016 | $150K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2016 | $150K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2016 | $125K |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)National Institute of Standards and Technology | Phase I | 2016 | $99.7K |
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2015 | $1.5M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2015 | $746.5K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2015 | $123.8K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase II | 2014 | $2.5M |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2014 | $225K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2014 | $150K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2014 | $150K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase IISTTR | 2013 | $417K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2013 | $198.6K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2013 | $150K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2013 | $80K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2013 | $80K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2011 | $500K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2011 | $100K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase ISTTR | 2011 | $100K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2010 | $750K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2010 | $734.7K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase IISTTR | 2010 | $439.3K |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Phase II | 2010 | $225K |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Phase II | 2010 | $225K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2010 | $150K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase IISTTR | 2009 | $500K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2009 | $100K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2009 | $100K |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Phase I | 2009 | $70K |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Phase I | 2009 | $70K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase ISTTR | 2008 | $150K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase ISTTR | 2008 | $150K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2008 | $150K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase ISTTR | 2007 | $150K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase ISTTR | 2007 | $150K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Bridger Photonics do?
- Bridger Photonics develops Gas Mapping LiDAR technology and analytics to detect and measure methane emissions from oil and gas operations, helping operators reduce emissions, cut costs, and meet regulatory requirements.
- Who founded Bridger Photonics?
- Bridger Photonics was founded by Pete Roos in 2006.
- Who are Bridger Photonics's investors?
- Bridger Photonics's investors include Next Frontier Capital.
- Where is Bridger Photonics headquartered?
- Bridger Photonics is headquartered in Bozeman, US.