Hiber
Hiber is a Netherlands-based IoT company selling HiberHilo, a subscription-based satellite-connected remote monitoring system for oil and gas wells and pipelines, primarily serving international and national oil and gas operators globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersAmsterdam, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Hiber does
Hiber (legal entity HWS Solutions B.V.) is a Netherlands-headquartered IoT company that builds and sells HiberHilo, an end-to-end remote monitoring system for oil and gas wells and pipelines. The system combines ATEX-certified wireless sensors (pressure, temperature, differential pressure), a 5.5 kg satellite gateway, wired-to-wireless converters, and the Mission Control software dashboard, transmitting data every 15 minutes via satellite (Inmarsat ELERA partnership) so that operators can monitor remote assets without cellular coverage. HiberHilo is offered primarily as a 1- or 5-year subscription that bundles hardware rental, connectivity, software, and managed services on an all-OpEx basis, with hardware sales and professional services as secondary revenue streams.
Founded in 2016 as a satellite-connectivity business, Hiber pivoted in 2020–2022 to focus exclusively on the HiberHilo end-to-end solution for the upstream oil and gas sector, exiting its broader connectivity ambitions. The company has since signed a global framework agreement with Shell, won a 70-well contract with Santos, and claims reference relationships with 8 of the 10 global oil and gas and hydrogen majors, supported by a hybrid go-to-market that combines direct enterprise sales with a strategic joint venture with WTS Energy, a European reseller partnership with Unity, and a network of regional agents in 13+ countries. Hiber expanded its hardware capability in 2024 by acquiring Srett Industrie (France), bringing in-house manufacturing of the BumbleBee LoRaWAN product line for ATEX environments. The company reports 11–50 employees across Amsterdam and Paris, holds SOC 2 Type II and ATEX certifications, and has been recognized with multiple industry innovation awards.
Hiber firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hiber
- Legal name
- HWS Solutions B.V.
- Website
- https://hiber.global
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Hiber is a Netherlands-based IoT company selling HiberHilo, a subscription-based satellite-connected remote monitoring system for oil and gas wells and pipelines, primarily serving international and national oil and gas operators globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Hiber industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial IoT Monitoring
- NAICS
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Head-End Systems (HES) & AMI Network Management (EUADAFAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Subsea Network Operations, Monitoring & NOC Services (SLAs/Performance) (HDAIALAF), AMI/AMR Smart Meter Deployment & Operations (Head-End, Network & MDM) (EUAJACAD)
Keywords
Where Hiber is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Amsterdam
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Hiber business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- HiberHilo Subscription Services: All-in-one subscription-based IoT solution including equipment rental/hardware, satellite connectivity, software dashboard access, managed services, and support. Pricing is transparent with no upfront investment - all OpEx. Subscription terms include 1-year and 5-year options with billing at signing, installation, and spread over remaining period.
- Equipment Sales: Hardware components including sensors, gateways, and wired-to-wireless converters available for purchase separate from subscription services. One-year warranty for sold equipment.
- Professional Services: Installation services, network planning, RF analysis, installation training, and on-site support available as additional services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Flexible subscription pricing based on monitoring needs and contract term |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
Hiber product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hiber sells HiberHilo, an end-to-end IoT remote monitoring system for oil and gas wells and pipelines. The solution combines rugged ATEX-certified hardware (wireless pressure, temperature, and differential pressure sensors, a 5.5 kg satellite gateway, and wired-to-wireless converters), built-in satellite connectivity transmitting data every 15 minutes, the Mission Control software dashboard, and managed services, delivered primarily on a subscription basis to upstream oil and gas operators.
Product overview
Hiber offers HiberHilo, an end-to-end IoT remote monitoring solution for oil and gas wells and pipelines. The system comprises rugged hardware (wireless pressure, temperature, and differential pressure sensors; a 5.5 kg satellite gateway; and wired-to-wireless converters for connecting existing sensors), combined with built-in satellite connectivity and the Mission Control software dashboard. Data is transmitted every 15 minutes via satellite, with flexible integration options through gRPC, REST APIs, Webhooks, and MQTT. A companion mobile app supports on-site installation and configuration. The solution operates on a subscription model and is complemented by managed services including network planning, installation support, and warranty coverage. Hardware manufacturing capabilities were expanded through the 2024 acquisition of Srett Industrie and its BumbleBee IoT product line for ATEX environments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HiberHilo: All-in-one remote monitoring system for oil and gas wells combining rugged hardware, intuitive software, built-in connectivity, and expert support for remote well pad monitoring.
- BumbleBee
Products and services
- HiberHilo Remote Monitoring System
- HiberHilo Sensors (End Devices)
- HiberHilo Gateway
- Mission Control Dashboard
- HiberHilo API (Data Integration)
- Local Network Server (LNS)
- HiberHilo Mobile App
- BumbleBee IoT Product Line
- Managed Services
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 77-80% reduction in well visits
- +8 more outcomes
Companies that use Hiber
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Hiber technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature9 records
Hiber partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.
- UnitycorePartnership with Europe's largest provider of well integrity solutions to bring HiberHilo to UK and European market. Unity resells HiberHilo alongside their existing portfolio of digital well monitoring and integrity management solutions. Covers onshore and offshore facilities in UK, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, Ireland, Germany, and Belgium.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)strategicAWS selected Hiber from 6000 startups to launch its solution at 'Midnight Madness'. Cloud infrastructure partner for IoT platform.
- WTS EnergycoreStrategic joint venture partnership delivering HiberHilo well integrity monitoring solution. WTS Energy is a leading solution supplier in oil, gas, and renewable energy industries with more than 21 offices around the globe. Partnership enables global market coverage and local expertise.
- InmarsatcoreStrategic relationship to develop connectivity backbone for global IoT-as-a-service ecosystem. Inmarsat's global ELERA network enables Hiber to bring IoT solutions to more customers in the most remote locations across the globe.
- Srett IndustriecoreAcquisition of Srett Industrie, a leading IoT LoRaWAN enabled hardware manufacturer for ATEX environments. Acquisition added R&D and manufacturing capabilities and brought BumbleBee product line under Hiber brand. Srett Industrie has been a key component of HiberHilo since 2020.
- TOSL Automation and Technology LimitedminorImplementation partner for Heritage Petroleum Company SCADA upgrade project. Executed the Skkynet DataHub implementation with support from Costa Rican firms Incentro S.A. and Soati.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Hiber competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses1 record
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Hiber social profiles
Digital presenceHiber compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Hiber financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Hiber leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Hiber subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Hiber funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds7 records
Investors4 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Hiber M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Hiber
What does Hiber do?
Hiber sells HiberHilo, an end-to-end IoT remote monitoring system for oil and gas wells and pipelines. The solution combines rugged ATEX-certified hardware (wireless pressure, temperature, and differential pressure sensors, a 5.5 kg satellite gateway, and wired-to-wireless converters), built-in satellite connectivity transmitting data every 15 minutes, the Mission Control software dashboard, and managed services, delivered primarily on a subscription basis to upstream oil and gas operators.
Is Hiber a public or private company?
Hiber is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Hiber founded?
Hiber was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Hiber based?
Hiber is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Hiber make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. HiberHilo Subscription Services are the primary driver. The others are equipment Sales and professional Services.
Who are Hiber's main competitors?
Emerson Electric (Emerson Automation Solutions / AspenTech) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Hiber have an API?
Yes. HiberHilo provides a plug-and-play API for data integration. The platform supports gRPC, REST APIs, Webhooks, and MQTT for full integration flexibility, enabling customers to feed live data directly into their existing platforms and workflows. Developer documentation is at hiber.cloud/login.
What industry is Hiber in?
Hiber's product category is Industrial IoT Monitoring. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUADAFAC, Head-End Systems (HES) & AMI Network Management, with a secondary code of HDAIALAF, Subsea Network Operations, Monitoring & NOC Services (SLAs/Performance). Its NAICS code is 518 and its SIC code is 3823.