Torch Systems
Torch Systems is developing Earth's outdoor intelligence layer by integrating ground sensors, satellite data, and AI for comprehensive threat detection and monitoring. Their solar-powered sensors provide hyperlocal, real-time intelligence through optical, infrared, gas, and sound data, analyzed by onboard AI. This data is fused with satellite information, including wind and cloud patterns, to forecast threat spread. The Torch Platform offers live maps, instant alerts, and detailed analytics for remote site monitoring, enabling rapid fire detection (under 3 minutes), risk warnings, and assessments. They serve various sectors including solar, utilities, government, agriculture, and hospitality, aiming to reduce losses and improve safety in outdoor spaces.
Torch Systems
Torch Systems is developing Earth's outdoor intelligence layer by integrating ground sensors, satellite data, and AI for comprehensive threat detection and monitoring. Their solar-powered sensors provide hyperlocal, real-time intelligence through optical, infrared, gas, and sound data, analyzed by onboard AI. This data is fused with satellite information, including wind and cloud patterns, to forecast threat spread. The Torch Platform offers live maps, instant alerts, and detailed analytics for remote site monitoring, enabling rapid fire detection (under 3 minutes), risk warnings, and assessments. They serve various sectors including solar, utilities, government, agriculture, and hospitality, aiming to reduce losses and improve safety in outdoor spaces.
TL;DR
Product: Solar-powered, 360° camera + multi-sensor outdoor fire-detection device with onboard AI
Platform: Web/app Torch Platform with live maps, instant alerts, and analytics
Use cases: Rapid fire detection (<3 minutes), risk warnings, remote site monitoring for utilities, parks, agriculture, government
Stage: Early-stage (Pre-Seed) with pilots and limited beta
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Early detection and monitoring of outdoor/wildfire risk and other environmental threats for distributed outdoor assets.
Industry
Hardware / IoT / Environmental monitoring
Funding Track Record
One early-stage round reported in January 2022; public profiles list two investors.
Investor Signal
“Starship Ventures listed among investors; additional individual and regional investors variably listed (e.g., Nicholas Donahue, SV Latam Capital)”