Samsara builds Internet of Things hardware and cloud software for companies that operate physical infrastructure — truck fleets, warehouses, construction sites, and manufacturing plants. The core product is a connected operations platform that pulls data from GPS trackers, dash cameras, environmental sensors, and vehicle diagnostics into a single dashboard.
For fleet operators, that means real-time visibility into vehicle location, driver behavior, fuel consumption, and maintenance schedules. Samsara’s AI-powered dash cams can detect unsafe driving events — tailgating, distracted driving, rolling stops — and automatically coach drivers to improve habits. The environmental monitoring side tracks temperature in cold-chain logistics, equipment runtime on job sites, and energy usage in facilities.
What makes Samsara relevant to cleantech is the emissions angle. The platform helps fleet managers track fuel consumption and carbon output per vehicle, identify inefficient routes, and benchmark progress toward sustainability targets. Companies using Samsara report measurable reductions in fuel waste and idle time. The company went public on the NYSE in 2021, hit $1 billion in annual recurring revenue by 2024, and serves over 40,000 customers globally. With about 3,200 employees across offices in San Francisco, Atlanta, and London, Samsara has become the default operational intelligence layer for companies managing large physical operations and looking to cut both costs and carbon.
