Ignis

In 2020, in Bozeman, United States, co-founders Andrew Dixon and Cody Casperson started Ignis Tech. The company developed an intelligence platform focused on monitoring and controlling wildfires. Their software provided next-generation situational awareness for wildland firefighters, creating a unified operational picture across federal, state, and private firefighting organizations. The platform was designed with feedback from firefighters to streamline workflows and combine data, eliminating the need to toggle between multiple applications for information like weather forecasts and mapping. Ignis Tech's journey saw it raise $700,000 in a conventional debt funding round in May 2023. This event marked a significant step for the young company, providing capital to further develop its wildfire intelligence platform. The solution aimed to enhance safety and operational success for every responder and manager involved in an incident. A pivotal moment for the company arrived on September 14, 2023, when Ignis Tech was acquired by Bridger Aerospace for $3 million. This acquisition represented a validation of their technology and its potential impact on wildfire management. By integrating with Bridger Aerospace, a company focused on aerial firefighting, Ignis Tech's platform could be leveraged to provide even more comprehensive solutions, from ground to air, in the ongoing battle against wildfires.