Strataphy
Category: AI Infrastructure
PrimeLoop geothermal cooling systems for AI infrastructure, data centers, and industrial applications in arid environments Strataphy was founded in 2025. The company is led by Dr. Ammar Alali. Based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Team size: 20-50. Total funding raised: $6 million. Latest round: Seed, $6.0M, 2025-11, led by Outliers VC. Key investors include Outliers VC, Shorooq, PlusVC.
- Founded
- 2025
- Headquarters
- Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Team size
- 20-50
- Total funding
- $6 million
Value proposition
Energy-efficient, sustainable cooling solutions with 'Cooling as a Service' (CAS) subscription model, eliminating upfront capital costs
Products and solutions
PrimeLoop geothermal cooling systems, Cooling as a Service (CAS) model, Customized solutions for data centers and gigaprojects
Unique value
PrimeLoop shallow geothermal cooling technology tailored for arid climates, combined with subscription-based service model
Target customer
Data centers, AI infrastructure providers, industrial facilities, and large-scale projects in arid regions
Industries served
AI infrastructure, Data centers, Industrial manufacturing, Urban development and gigaprojects
Technology advantage
Reduces energy consumption by 40-50% and carbon emissions by 90% compared to conventional cooling methods
How they differentiate
Strataphy specializes in PrimeLoop geothermal cooling for AI infrastructure in arid environments using proprietary shallow geothermal systems and a 'Cooling as a Service' model
Main competitors
Zanskar, Fervo Energy, Gradient Geothermal
Key partnerships
NEOM, King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Tabreed, Enersol, ADNOC Drilling, Alpha Dhabi Holdings, TAQA Geothermal, Best Land for Real Estate and Investment LLC, Daim Al Athar for Real Estate Co.
Notable customers
NEOM, King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Tabreed, Enersol, ADNOC Drilling, Alpha Dhabi Holdings
Major milestones
Raised $6M seed funding in November 2025, Completed multiple geothermal drilling and testing campaigns in Saudi Arabia, Deployed PrimeLoop technology with NEOM, KAEC, Saudi Tabreed, ADNOC Drilling and other major clients, Partnered with TAQA Geothermal to accelerate geothermal cooling deployment across Saudi Arabia (Aug 2026), Signed MoU for world's first open-space cooling geothermal district system at Jnayin Nourah Project, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University campus, Riyadh (Aug 2026)
Growth metrics
40-50% reduction in electricity consumption, 90% reduction in carbon emissions
Market positioning
Leader in geothermal cooling for AI and industrial infrastructure in MENA region
Geographic focus
Operations in Saudi Arabia and UAE, with expansion plans to US market
Patents and IP
Patent-pending PrimeLoop shallow geothermal cooling technology
About Dr. Ammar Alali
PhD in Earth Sciences and Energy Systems from MIT, 15+ years at Saudi Aramco leading subsurface and geothermal projects
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Official website: https://www.strataphy.com