Irth Solutions

Irth Solutions

Cloud-based software for utility asset protection

Overview

Irth Solutions provides cloud-based software that protects critical underground assets for utilities, energy, and telecoms. It stores asset data, coordinates 811 call-before-you-dig requests, and supports damage prevention and land management for buried pipelines and cables. The company differentiates itself through a long focus on underground asset protection and by expanding capabilities via acquisitions in land rights and pipeline integrity. Its goal is to be the essential software layer that helps grid resiliency, 5G build-out, and the energy transition by coordinating excavation and safeguarding infrastructure.

About Irth Solutions

Simplify's Rating
Why Irth Solutions is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Enterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbus, Ohio

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

  • Christine Harding joined February 25, 2026, strengthening global sales execution.
  • Microsoft certification on AIP and Utilisphere supports enterprise credibility with utilities and pipeline operators.
  • TPG closed the acquisition in 2025, providing capital for product expansion and M&A.

What critics are saying

  • TPG's 2025 buyout pushes growth targets, risking integration churn across Borealis and geoAMPS.
  • Irth's 2019 trade-secret suit showed customer losses and vulnerable data workflows.
  • Enbridge, One Call centers, and in-house utility software can displace Irth's point solutions.

What makes Irth Solutions unique

  • Irth owns niche damage-prevention workflows for 811, pipeline integrity, and land management.
  • Microsoft certified Irth's AIP and Utilisphere for Energy AI on March 17, 2026.
  • Borealis and geoAMPS broaden Irth into stakeholder engagement and land-rights management.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Home Office Stipend

Hybrid Work Options

Employee Discounts

Company News

Irth Solutions
May 21st, 2026
Irth appoints Christine Harding as Chief Commercial Officer.

Irth appoints Christine Harding as Chief Commercial Officer. Irth: Updated on May 21, 2026 Veteran technology executive brings decades of global leadership experience in enterprise software, digital transformation and commercial strategy. COLUMBUS, OHIO - February 25, 2026 - Irth Solutions, a TPG portfolio company, announces the appointment of Christine Harding as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Harding joins the company with more than 25 years of experience leading global software, technology and professional services organizations. As Chief Commercial Officer, Harding leads Irth's global growth strategy, go-to-market execution and customer lifecycle initiatives, helping accelerate the company's continued expansion across critical infrastructure markets. She will oversee commercial operations spanning sales, marketing, product strategy and customer engagement, with a focus on delivering measurable value through Irth's software, analytics and AI-driven technologies. Harding has built and scaled complex technology businesses throughout her career, including leading multi-billion-dollar divisions with full P&L responsibility across the Americas, EMEA and JAPAC. She has held senior leadership roles at Access, Oracle, AVEVA, Honeywell and Dell Technologies, where she led high-performing sales, marketing, product and services organizations focused on digital transformation and operational excellence. "Christine brings an exceptional combination of commercial leadership, operational expertise and strategic vision to Irth," said Brad Gammons, CEO of Irth Solutions. "Her experience leading global software organizations and helping customers navigate digital transformation will be instrumental as we continue expanding our platform capabilities and delivering greater value to the industries we serve." "I'm excited to join Irth at such a pivotal time for the company and the industries it supports," said Harding. "Critical infrastructure operators are facing increasing pressure to modernize operations, manage risk and improve resilience. Irth's platform, deep industry expertise and customer-first approach uniquely position the company to help organizations navigate that transformation and drive meaningful operational impact." Harding attended Brigham Young University and is an active public speaker, leadership coach and instructor. Outside of her professional career, she is also an accomplished triathlete who competes in events around the world. About Irth Irth Solutions, a TPG portfolio company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, delivers enterprise software for critical network infrastructure. For over 30 years, energy, utility and telecom companies across the U.S. and Canada have trusted Irth for damage prevention, asset integrity, land management and training solutions. Powered by geospatial data, business intelligence and AI, Irth's market-leading SaaS platform delivers the 360-degree situational awareness operators need to proactively mitigate risk, manage compliance, and optimize asset performance - helping ensure the resilient, sustainable delivery of essential services that millions of people and businesses rely on every day. About TPG TPG is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992, with $261 billion of assets under management and investment and operational teams around the world. TPG invests across a broadly diversified set of strategies, including private equity, impact, credit, real estate and market solutions, and its unique strategy is driven by collaboration, innovation and inclusion. TPG's teams combine deep product and sector experience with broad capabilities and expertise to develop differentiated insights and add value for fund investors, portfolio companies, management teams and communities. Media Contact: Irth Josh Fuller [email protected]

Irth Solutions
Oct 16th, 2025
Irth Solutions Acquires Borealis for Expansion

Irth Solutions, backed by TPG, has acquired Borealis Software to enhance its platform for critical infrastructure performance management. This merger combines Irth's damage prevention and asset integrity solutions with Borealis' stakeholder engagement tools, benefiting energy, utility, and telecom industries globally. The acquisition supports Irth's growth strategy, with JEGI LEONIS advising Borealis in the transaction.

The Fast Mode
Aug 29th, 2025
TPG Acquires Irth Solutions, Boosting AI-Driven Risk Management for Critical Infrastructure

Irth Solutions (Irth), a leading provider of enterprise software for critical energy and infrastructure companies, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by TPG, a leading global alternative asset management firm.

Business Wire
Aug 26th, 2025
TPG to Acquire Irth Solutions from Blackstone

TPG will acquire Irth through TPG Growth, the firm's middle market and growth equity platform, from Blackstone Energy Transition Partners ("Blackstone").

EIN News
Jan 27th, 2025
Irth Solutions Announces Its External Corrosion CIS and Asset Integrity Data Mart Modules at PPIM

In a follow-up to the Atmospheric Corrosion release of the External Corrosion Management solution (ECM) at last year's PPIM conference, Irth is pleased to announce the additional Phase 1 functionality, including alignment, analysis and mitigation management for Close Interval Survey (CIS) assessments.

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