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Carbic

YC W16

San Francisco, US · Founded 2015 · 8 employees · 4 known investors

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Carbic develops lightweight ultrasonic sensors that attach to pipes and stream raw data over cellular/satellite to its servers, where physics models, signal processing, and anomaly detection calculate fluid volume and speed. The system monitors high-throughput fluid systems to improve operations and reduce spills and theft for the oil and gas industry, water municipalities, and other high-volume fluid operators.

Also known as FlowCommand Inc. · FlowCommand

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnergyHardwareIoTSaaSIndustrial Workplace SafetyUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W16)

Carbic was founded in 2015 by Jed Somers and Jeff Garoon.

JSJed Somers
Jed SomersCEOformerJed Somers is Chief Operating Officer at Owner.com, with interests in industrial technology and local business development.
JGJeff Garoon
Jeff GaroonPresident of R\u0026Dformer
SGSteven Guichard
Steven GuichardLead Software EngineerFounder at SafetyKit

Investors · 4

ACE & CompanyreportedGenevavia Sherif El Halwagy · inferred

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BedrockreportedLos Angeles · $5M – $30M

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Palm Drive CapitalreportedNew York · $500K – $5M

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FlowCommand Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Carbic do?
Carbic develops lightweight ultrasonic sensors that attach to pipes and stream raw data over cellular/satellite to its servers, where physics models, signal processing, and anomaly detection calculate fluid volume and speed. The system monitors high-throughput fluid systems to improve operations and reduce spills and theft for the oil and gas industry, water municipalities, and other high-volume fluid operators.
Who founded Carbic?
Carbic was founded by Jed Somers, Jeff Garoon in 2015.
Who are Carbic's investors?
Carbic's investors include Y Combinator, ACE & Company, Bedrock, Palm Drive Capital.
Where is Carbic headquartered?
Carbic is headquartered in San Francisco, US.