Collide
Houston, US · 2 known investors
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Collide provides an AI automation platform for oil and gas operators that indexes company data and automates complex operational workflows. It is aimed at engineers and operators in the energy sector, offering enterprise AI that answers queries and handles field-related tasks.
Founders & leadership
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Frederick GertzFounderFrederick Gertz holds a PhD in nanotechnology and spent a decade as a data scientist in medical device and pharmaceutical operations, including a role as Head of Data Science at SHL Medical, before founding Collide Technology, which builds an AI automation platform for manufacturing and energy sector operators.
Investors · 2
Mercury Fundlisted by Mercury FundHouston · $250K – $4M
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeedApr 2025Source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Collide do?
- Collide provides an AI automation platform for oil and gas operators that indexes company data and automates complex operational workflows. It is aimed at engineers and operators in the energy sector, offering enterprise AI that answers queries and handles field-related tasks.
- Who founded Collide?
- Collide was founded by Frederick Gertz.
- Who are Collide's investors?
- Collide's investors include Atas VC, Mercury Fund.
- Where is Collide headquartered?
- Collide is headquartered in Houston, US.

