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Who We Are

We improve the quality of critical work across construction and maintenance projects around the world.

Cumulus was built on a simple belief: the most important work should be done right the first time.

From energy infrastructure to data centers, we help teams execute complex, high-stakes work with precision, accountability, and real-time visibility.

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Our Story

Cumulus was born out of necessity.

In the aftermath of large-scale industrial failures like Deepwater Horizon, it became clear that traditional approaches to managing critical work were not enough. Manual processes, fragmented data, and limited visibility created unacceptable risk in environments where failure is not an option.

Our founding team began developing a better approach inside Shell’s innovation group, focused on digitizing frontline workflows and ensuring work was completed correctly, every time.

What started as a solution for complex oil and gas operations quickly proved to have a broader impact. As demand grew, Cumulus spun out to bring this technology to industries facing similar challenges.

Today, those same challenges are accelerating in new environments.

The rapid expansion of data centers and hyperscale infrastructure has created a new class of high-risk, high-precision construction. Our roots in oil and gas, where quality and safety are paramount, uniquely prepared us to support this next wave of global infrastructure.

Our Mission

Cumulus eliminates human error as a material risk on projects by transforming limiting, legacy methods into better ways to build.

Our Values

We are driven by a commitment to improving how critical work gets done. These values guide how we build, how we operate, and how we show up for our customers and each other.

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Serve the Customer

We exist to solve real problems in high-stakes environments. We act with integrity, move quickly, and focus on delivering solutions that are genuinely useful. If something isn’t working, we fix it.

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Do It Right, Safely

Quality and safety are non-negotiable. We are committed to eliminating rework, reducing risk, and ensuring critical work is completed correctly the first time.

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Respect the Work and Each Other

We foster a culture of respect, accountability, and collaboration. Great outcomes come from teams that communicate openly, support each other, and take pride in what they build.

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Adapt and Take Action

We operate with urgency and embrace change. We take initiative, respond to feedback, and continuously improve how we work and what we deliver.

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Stay Curious

We ask questions, challenge assumptions, and continuously look for better ways to solve problems for our customers.

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Be an Advocate

We champion our customers, our mission, and the future of Work Done Right™.

Leadership Team

  • Matthew Kleiman

    Matthew Kleiman

    CEO and Founder

  • Mark Litke

    Mark Litke

    Chief Strategy Officer and Founder

  • Chiz Chikwendu

    Chiz Chikwendu

    Chief Technology Officer and Founder

  • Meghan Golden

    Meghan Golden

    Chief Business Officer and Founder

  • Jon Chesser

    Jon Chesser

    Chief Growth Officer

Investors

Navigate Ventures
Shell
Castor Ventures
GEC
Aramco Ventures
Brick & Mortar

Awards

  • Maverick Awards 2022
  • CNBC Upstart 100
  • Data Center World — Startup Challenge Winner
  • Smart Jobsites 50 Leader 2021
  • Smart Jobsites 50

Where We Work

Explore the interactive map to see where our clients operate around the world. Discover how our services span continents and industries.