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In August 2024, CruxOCM announced their Series A funding round of $17M, proudly led by M12. CruxOCM’s platform automates industrial control rooms, enhancing sustainability, profitability, and safety. This investment was made alongside ONEOK, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners and EIC Rose Rock Fund and with continued support from existing investors Angular Ventures, Bullpen Capital, Root Ventures, Industry Ventures, … Read more

The energy industry, particularly the integrated midstream sector, stands at a pivotal moment. While pipeline control room operations have traditionally been viewed as a necessary expense, a new perspective is emerging: these operations represent a significant opportunity to drive efficiency, enhance profitability, and unlock substantial value across the supply chain. After all, pipelines are the … Read more

Analysis indicates a compelling opportunity for vertically integrated midstream operators. By transitioning to advanced automation in pipeline control rooms, one can unlock significant value and drive margin expansion. This represents a substantial, often untapped, lever for profitability enhancement within the vertically integrated energy value chain. To better understand the stages of this transformation, the author … Read more

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2025 / CruxOCM, a leader in midstream automation technology, will demonstrate its advanced software solutions at the upcoming API Pipeline Conference, taking place April 28-30, 2025, in Austin, Texas. CruxOCM will highlight how its automation platform leverages artificial intelligence and advanced process control to optimize pipeline operations, driving profitability, safety, and … Read more

Vicki is the CEO and co founder of CruxOCM, a startup thats modernizing the massive pipeline industry. Vicki has a background in chemical engineering with operating experience in the pulp and paper industry, as well as the oil pipeline industry. Crux OCM’s vision is to future proof oil and gas control room operations to run … Read more

Pipelines are often thought of as simple logistics channels, but in reality, they operate more like sprawling processing plants. This complexity has long been underserved by outdated control systems that lack the sophistication of modern software. The challenge is clear: legacy systems are hindering efficiency, sustainability, and even talent retention as younger generations expect better tools in the workplace. How do we overcome this inertia? In this latest episode … Read more

CruxOCM, a leading innovator in industrial automation software for the energy sector, will present its transformative platform at CERAWeek 2025 in Houston, Texas, March 10-14. Building on a successful $17 million USD Series A funding round led by M12, Microsoft’s Venture fund, CruxOCM will demonstrate how its technology enhances operational efficiency, safety, and profitability for pipeline … Read more

Vicki Knott is the CEO and cofounder of CruxOCM (Techstars 2018). Vicki is a well of knowledge when it comes to heavy industry and energy, with a background in chemical engineering and extensive work experience. Starting out in a pulp and paper mill to gauge how things work before engineering solutions, Vicki then moved on to train … Read more

Elevator Pitch:CruxOCM revolutionizes industrial pipeline operations by providing adaptive automation software that dramatically improves safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Our platform enables control room operators to maximize throughput while reducing manual errors, delivering an additional 2-7% top line revenue. We transform complex industrial processes into seamless, optimized operations that minimize environmental impact and maximize operational excellence. … Read more

Excited to share a recent interview with Vicki Knott, P.Eng, CEO and Co-founder of CruxOCM, where she dives deep into the complexities and excitements of the heavy tech industry. In our discussion, Vicki shared her passion for demystifying heavy machinery through innovative simplifications that make advanced systems more accessible to operators. Vicki Knott speaks about … Read more