Picarro

Picarro

Precision gas concentration and isotope analyzers

Overview

Picarro develops precision scientific instruments that measure and monitor the concentration and isotopes of ambient gases. Its product line includes Gas Concentration Analyzers and Gas Isotope Analyzers used in natural gas, scientific research, and semiconductor applications. The instruments rely on Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS) to deliver high-accuracy gas measurements, combining an optical cavity with laser absorption techniques to determine gas concentrations and isotope ratios. This approach differentiates Picarro from competitors by prioritizing precise, reliable readings with dedicated support services and targeted solutions for industries that need exact ambient gas analysis. The company’s goal is to provide accurate, dependable gas measurement tools that enable customers to monitor gas composition for safety, process control, and research insights.

About Picarro

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Why Picarro is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$71.5M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, null

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Jan. 2026 fenceline launch targets EPA HON compliance and opens chemical manufacturing budgets.
  • Sept. 2025 Italgas expanded Picarro deployment after acquiring 2i Rete Gas.
  • March 2026 PI2124 and April 2025 PI5131-i launches broaden revenue beyond methane monitoring.

What critics are saying

  • EPA EtO compliance deadline hits October 5, 2026, squeezing sterilization sales execution.
  • Oil-and-gas fenceline and methane tools face incumbents from Thermo Fisher, Siemens, and regulatory software vendors.
  • If utility customers delay capex, Picarro’s niche instrumentation base cannot offset concentration risk.

What makes Picarro unique

  • CRDS instruments deliver ppb and ppt sensitivity across gases, isotopes, and VHP.
  • Picarro’s 2025-2026 platform ties handhelds, cloud analytics, and offline mobile workflows together.
  • More than 50 DSOs worldwide use Picarro Network Intelligence across 800,000 kilometers in 2025.

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Funding

Total Funding

$71.5M

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Funded Over

5 Rounds

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
PR Newswire
Mar 18th, 2026
Picarro launches PI2124 hydrogen peroxide analyzer for pharmaceutical manufacturing compliance

Picarro has launched the PI2124 Hydrogen Peroxide Analyzer for monitoring vaporised hydrogen peroxide in pharmaceutical and regulated manufacturing environments. The analyzer continuously measures VHP at levels as low as 3 ppb and includes software enhancements for improved data integrity, audit readiness and operational efficiency. The device supports three key applications: aeration cycle monitoring to verify clearance before production, production campaign monitoring to detect unexpected VHP sources, and process development to optimise sterilization processes. According to Vice President Milos Markovic, the analyzer enables customers to improve compliance workflows whilst preserving validated hardware. Picarro will debut the PI2124 at the ISPE Aseptic Conference in Washington, DC on 23-24 March 2026. The Santa Clara-based company specialises in high-precision gas concentration analytical solutions.

PR Newswire
Jan 26th, 2026
Picarro appoints Haavard Oestensen as chief commercial officer, launches fenceline emissions solution

Picarro, a global leader in real-time emissions monitoring, has appointed Haavard Oestensen as chief commercial and product officer. Oestensen will lead the company's commercial and product strategy in oil and gas as the industry shifts from episodic emissions management towards continuous, technology-led control. The appointment coincides with the launch of Picarro's Fenceline Solution, which establishes a new benchmark for real-time perimeter monitoring and emissions intelligence. Built on Picarro's patented technology, the solution delivers parts-per-trillion sensitivity, enabling operators to detect emissions events early and respond quickly. Picarro combines precision hardware with integrated software and analytics to provide real-time insight from detection through mitigation. The company serves over 700 compounds and aims to help organisations optimise operations, reduce emissions and simplify regulatory compliance.

GRVTY Media Pte. Ltd.
Oct 28th, 2025
Picarro Launches the P-Cubed Mobile App, Putting Smarter Natural Gas Leak Investigations in Field Technicians' Hands

Picarro launches the P-Cubed Mobile App, putting smarter Natural Gas leak investigations in field technicians' hands. SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Picarro, Inc., a global leader in Network Intelligence and methane emissions reduction solutions, today announced the release of the P-Cubed(R) Mobile App, a fully native mobile application designed to enhance the leak investigation user experience and transform leak investigations through integration with the Picarro Handheld. Technicians connecting a Picarro Handheld to the app now have live methane and ethane concentration data at their fingertips for real-time source discrimination. The Picarro Handheld readings are automatically transmitted to the Picarro P-Cubed Cloud for survey quality control, auditable Leak Indication Search Area (LISA(TM) and Gap records, and enhanced analytics capabilities. By integrating real-time methane and ethane readings with the P-Cubed Mobile app, Picarro is equipping gas utilities with the tools they need to increase survey efficiency, improve investigation quality control, and achieve operational excellence. Building on Picarro's proven P-Cubed platform, the new mobile app delivers a seamless, field-ready experience that empowers technicians with a clear view of assigned tasks, streamlined documentation workflows, and the assurance that no investigation detail is missed. Importantly, P-Cubed Mobile works even when the device is offline, storing work locally and syncing automatically to the cloud when service is restored. "With the P-Cubed Mobile App, we're extending Network Intelligence to leak investigation, enhancing data-driven decision making for field technicians, as well as management - all from a single mobile app," said François-Xavier Rongère, Vice President, Natural Gas Industry at Picarro. "By integrating real-time methane and ethane readings with the app, we're equipping utilities with the tools they need to increase survey efficiency, improve investigation quality control, and achieve operational excellence." Key Features of P-Cubed Mobile * Seamless Integration: Pairs with the Picarro Handheld to display live methane and ethane concentration data, transmit readings to the P-Cubed Cloud, and provide fully auditable records. * Reliable Data Capture: Supports offline use - ensuring results are never lost and automatically synced once connectivity is restored. * Data-Driven Operations: Displays breadcrumbs, documented sources, and allows real-time source discrimination to complete investigations and support compliance reporting. * Customizable User Experience: Technicians can filter by investigation status, toggle map elements, and create tailored views to fit their work style. * Simplified Field Workflows: Clear, easy-to-navigate view of assigned work and streamlined submission of investigation results aligned with company policies. Available today for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play, the P-Cubed Mobile App represents the next evolution in field operations - delivering faster investigations, confident compliance, and actionable insights directly to the hands of utility professionals. About Picarro Picarro is a global leader in Network Intelligence and methane emissions reduction solutions, providing natural gas operators with tools to revolutionize risk management. The enterprise solution helps increase safety, lower emissions, optimize asset management, and reduce costs within a unified framework. With Picarro technology and analytics, operators can proactively manage leaks, prioritize critical issues, and assess gas system health and performance continuously. For more information, visit www.picarro.com/gas. Media Contact: Monica Marmie Senior Marketing Manager Picarro [email protected]

PR Newswire
Apr 16th, 2025
Picarro Unveils Pi5131-I For Precise Isotopic Analysis Of Nitrous Oxide In The Field And Lab

New Mid-IR Analyzer Delivers the Precision and Long-term Stability Needed for Advancing Nitrogen Cycle ResearchSANTA CLARA, Calif., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Picarro Inc., a global leader in gas concentration and stable isotope analyzers, today introduced the PI5131-i Analyzer, a cutting-edge mid-infrared (mid-IR) analyzer designed for fast, high-precision, simultaneous measurements of site-specific and bulk δ15N, δ15Nα,  δ15Nβ and δ18O in nitrous oxide (N₂O). These isotopomers of N2O can be used to probe sources and sinks in the global nitrogen cycle by identifying nitrification and denitrification processes in soils and water which are key in soil and agricultural science

Business Intelligence
Apr 16th, 2025
Picarro Unveils PI5131-i for Precise Isotopic Analysis of Nitrous Oxide in the Field and Lab

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Picarro Inc., a global leader in gas concentration and stable isotope analyzers, today introduced the PI5131-i Analyzer, a cutting-edge mid - infrared (mid - IR) analyzer designed for fast, high-precision, simultaneous measurements of site-specific and bulk δ[15] N, δ[15] Nα, δ[15] Nβ and δ[18] O in nitrous oxide (N[2]O).

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