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Wildfires are an escalating threat across Europe, devastating forests, threatening communities, and driving staggering economic losses each year. In response, a new wave of European startups is harnessing advanced technologies—from AI to IoT and space-based sensors—to revolutionise wildfire detection, prevention, and recovery. By providing governments, businesses, and firefighters with vital data and tools, this wave of innovation is not only improving wildfire management but also driving Europe’s broader commitment to climate change adaptation and building long-term climate resilience across the continent.
At Adapt Unbound, we highlight the leaders shaping the future of wildfire resilience. In the same crisp style as seen in industry guides, here’s our roundup of 10 standout wildfire startups you need to know. Each profile features the company’s home base, founding story, funding milestones, and a direct link to dive deeper.
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1. OroraTech (Munich, Germany)
Founded: 2018
Funding: Over €60 million (including a €37M Series B in 2025)
OroraTech is setting the standard in satellite-powered wildfire detection. Its proprietary thermal sensors orbit in low Earth orbit, supplying real-time hotspot alerts and predictive analytics to forestry managers, insurers, and governments on five continents. The AI-driven Wildfire Solution suite enables users to track threats 24/7 and forecast fire spread, breaking new ground in digital wildfire intelligence—and drawing investments from leading venture and impact funds.
2. Kettle (Munich, Germany)
Founded: 2018
Funding: $25 million Series A (led by Acrew Capital, with participation from Homebrew, True Ventures, Anthemis, Valor, DCVC, and LowerCarbon Capital)
Kettle uses machine learning to better understand the effects of climate change on catastrophic risk, such as wildfires or hurricanes. Kettle then writes insurance and reinsurance policies to protect people and businesses from these risks.
3. Dryad Networks (Berlin, Germany)
Founded: 2020
Funding: €10.5 million (Series A and grants)
Dryad Networks deploys a mesh of solar-powered sensors deep in forests, detecting wildfires via gas analysis at ultra-early stages. Their Silvanet platform has shipped 20,000+ sensors, showing proven ultra-early detection while their new “Florian” drone system aims to suppress fires automatically. Backed by STIHL Digital, eCAPITAL, and the European Regional Development Fund, Dryad’s technology is live across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
4. FIRE-RES (Catalonia, Spain & Pan-Europe)
Founded: 2021
Funding: €19.8 million (Horizon 2020, EU)
FIRE-RES is a four-year, EU-funded project taking on Europe’s wildfire crisis with a bold, integrated approach. Led by the Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia and backed by 34 partners across 13 countries, FIRE-RES unites scientists, technologists, emergency responders, and community leaders. The project is rapidly developing 34 innovative “actions” in prevention, preparedness, detection, response, restoration, and adaptation—testing them in 11 Living Labs across Europe, from the Mediterranean to Scandinavia.
5. Caurus Technologies (Munich, Germany)
Founded: 2022
Funding: N/A
CAURUS Technologies is developing a modular system that combines digital technology with innovative dispersion extinguishing. The innovative system for wildfire fighting holds the potential to significantly increase the efficiency and safety of aerial firefighting. Using digitally guided dispersion extinguishing in aerial firefighting missions can significantly boost water efficiency and enable operations over difficult terrain and during night flights. It saves water, prevents CO2 emissions and keeps firefighters safe.
6. FireTracking (Paris, France & Noumea, New Caledonia)
Founded: 2022
Funding: Undisclosed, supported by public procurement and French “Fonds Vert” (Green Fund) incentives
FireTracking is pioneering the fight against wildfires with its artificial intelligence-powered early detection solution. Using a network of ultra-high-definition cameras and edge-computing AI deployed on telecom towers and other high points, their system continuously monitors at-risk regions to spot fire outbreaks in under three minutes—day or night, even in the world’s most remote areas. Their proprietary algorithms can detect fires visible to the naked eye with location accuracy under 100 meters and keep false alarm rates consistently below 10%.
7. Robotto (Aalborg, Denmark)
Founded: 2019
Funding: Pre seed Funding (supported by Nordic innovation initiatives)
Robotto empowers first responders with AI-powered drone software that delivers real-time wildfire mapping, hot spot detection, and predictive analytics—even in smoke, darkness, or GPS-denied environments. Their solution integrates perimeter and hot spot mapping, edge computing for immediate insights, seamless GIS export, and cloud-based updates, allowing emergency teams to make faster, data-driven decisions while minimising risk, optimising resource allocation, and boosting mission autonomy.
8. CLIMADA Technologies (Zurich, Switzerland)
Founded: 2022
Funding: (Pre Seed)
CLIMADA Technologies specialises in robust, science-based climate risk analytics for businesses, investors, and governments. Leveraging proprietary delta-climate™ software, the company delivers high-resolution risk assessments of wildfires and other hazards across portfolios using global satellite and climate data. Their platform supports strategic decisions on risk mitigation, regulatory reporting, and adaptation by turning complex weather and climate data into clear, actionable insights.
9. Wildflyer (Noordwijk, Netherlands)
Founded: 2023
Funding: (Early-stage/incubator support)
Wildflyer’s advanced analysis tools integrate high-res weather, drone, and satellite data to help firefighters on the front line. Incubated at ESA BIC Noordwijk, they offer intuitive forecasts and data models for rapid incident response—empowering modern wildland firefighting teams with real-time critical information and situational awareness.
10. Morfo (Paris, France)
Founded: 2021
Funding: $8.5M (Series A)
Morfo harnesses artificial intelligence, drone technology, and microbiological science to restore native forest ecosystems at scale. Their multi-stage reforestation process begins with ecosystem analysis using satellites, drones, and on-ground data to tailor restoration strategies to each landscape. Morfo’s drones precisely disperse seedpods, each combining multiple local species and essential nutrients, restoring diverse habitats even in steep, fire-damaged, or remote terrain—up to 100 times faster than traditional planting methods.
11. Overstory (Amsterdam, Netherlands & Somerville, USA)
Founded: 2018
Funding: $25M+ (Series A)
Overstory delivers AI-powered vegetation intelligence solutions for electric utilities, helping to reduce wildfire risk, prevent power outages, and optimise vegetation management. Their platform combines high-resolution satellite imagery, machine learning, and climate data to track and model vegetation hazards near power lines—enabling utilities to proactively identify and manage high-risk areas. Used by more than 40 utilities globally, including leaders across Europe and the US, Overstory drives improvements in operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and sustainability. By enabling data-driven vegetation risk analysis and real-time response, their technology is instrumental in building grid resilience as climate risks like wildfires intensify.
12. KrattWorks (Tallinn, Estonia)
Founded: 2018
Latest Funding: $6M (European Defense Fund (EDF) and the Ministries of Defense of Estonia and Finland)
KrattWorks builds ISR drones with wide frequency band hopping radios and GNSS-free flight modes to help first responders and servicemen to gain fast situational awareness in situations where every second counts.
Why These Startups Matter
Wildfires are intensifying due to climate shifts and ecosystem changes. These 10 startups are at the forefront of Europe’s push to build wildfire resilience through:
- Ultra-early fire detection with AI, IoT, and advanced sensors
- Data-driven risk analysis for governments, NGOs, and businesses
- Response platforms that empower firefighters and local communities
- Cross-border, collaborative solutions for long-term resilience
Their tech isn’t just saving forests—it’s preparing, preventing, responding and recovering Europe’s commitment to a climate-stable future.
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Looking to shape the future of climate adaptation and resilience in Europe? Adapt Unbound Europe in Amsterdam is the must-attend event for anyone dedicated to tackling today’s—and tomorrow’s—greatest challenges in climate risk and resilience.
Why Attend Adapt Unbound Europe 2025?
This summit isn’t just about wildfires: it’s where Europe’s top innovators, business leaders, investors, policymakers, NGOs, and community organizers unite to transform how we adapt to all forms of climate risk—across infrastructure, water, energy, cities, agriculture, insurance, and beyond.
Event Details
- Dates: 14–15 October 2025
- Location: The Venue Collective HQ, Amsterdam
- Who’s Going: 200+ leaders from business, government, investment, NGOs, and innovation
- What to Expect: High-impact keynotes, targeted panels, and purpose-driven networking focused on building a climate-resilient Europe
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