General InformationApplied Impact Robotics is a deep-tech startup headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, with approximately 6–7 employees, founded in 2019 to develop robotic inspection solutions for the oil and gas industry.
Funding & FinancialsThe company has raised approximately $1.92M in total funding from investors including SoundBoard Venture Fund, Virginia Venture Partners, Charlottesville Angel Network, Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, Dominion Energy Innovation Center, and Chrysalix Venture Capital, with its most recent round being a Conventional Debt round in January 2026.
Leadership & TeamCo-Founder and Chief Scientist Fred Briggs is a seasoned entrepreneur and robotics expert, also serving as President and CEO of Teq Strategy, with prior experience developing industrial robots for Fortune 200 energy companies and VTOL drones for the U.S. Army's Applied Research Lab.
Recent ActivityChevron has contributed to a joint collaborative development project for Applied Impact Robotics' in-service tank inspection technology, representing a notable strategic partnership for the company.