Zelusports

Zelusports, Inc., operating as Zelus, is a Missouri-based company providing a hyperlocal environmental safety monitoring platform. The company was founded in 2021 by Dr. Scott Schultz, a board-certified emergency medicine physician, after a personal experience with heat-related illness during training. Dr. Schultz, who serves as CEO, sought a way to make Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) readings, a key indicator of heat stress, more accessible without expensive hardware. This led to the creation of the Zelus WBGT system, which quickly gained positive feedback and led to the formation of the company. The team also includes Dr. Kevin Kloesel, a prominent event safety meteorologist, as Chief Meteorologist/Chief Science Officer.

The company's core offering is a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that delivers real-time WBGT, lightning detection, and Air Quality Index (AQI) monitoring directly to a mobile app without requiring on-site hardware. The platform is designed to help organizations reduce risk, ensure compliance, and protect individuals from environmental hazards like heat stroke and lightning strikes. Its services are utilized by a diverse client base, including enterprise clients, schools, athletic programs, and military environments. The Zelus Enterprise System is specifically designed for larger organizations in sectors such as construction, utilities, energy, and logistics, offering features like enterprise dashboards and compliance tracking.

Zelus generates revenue through its B2B system and in-app purchases for its mobile applications, which are available for both iOS and Android. The company has demonstrated significant growth, with users in over 125 countries. In August 2025, Zelus secured an investment from Centennial Investors, an angel investment group, to accelerate its growth and expansion.

Keywords: environmental safety, heat safety, WBGT monitoring, lightning detection, air quality index, risk management, SaaS platform, compliance tracking, outdoor safety, athletic safety, workplace safety, heat illness prevention, enterprise safety, weather safety, mobile safety app, hyperlocal data, environmental monitoring, risk mitigation, operational safety, sports medicine