DCVC

Founded in 2011, DCVC is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California. The firm invests in early-stage companies utilizing deep tech to solve complex problems across sectors such as artificial intelligence, exascale computing, climate, engineering, materials science, robotics, space, water, biology, defense, and security.
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Andy May

Operating Partner

Patrick McCauley

Operating Partner

Matt O'Connell

Operating Partner

Kristen Rocca

Principal

Monica Rogati Ph.D

Equity Partner

Past deals in Geospatial

Insight M

Series D in 2024
Insight M specializes in developing innovative aerial monitoring technology focused on methane detection for the energy sector. Utilizing a combination of physical science expertise and advanced data analytics, the company surveys extensive areas and generates digital maps using optical and infrared wavelengths. This technology allows Insight M to meticulously scan pipelines and vast territories to pinpoint significant sources of gas loss. By facilitating comprehensive data collection about both the natural environment and human infrastructure, Insight M aims to enhance operational efficiency and safety within the oil and gas industry. Notably, the company carried out the first-ever basin-wide aerial survey for methane detection in the Permian Basin in 2019, underscoring its commitment to improving methane management practices.

Plotlogic

Series B in 2023
Plotlogic Pty Ltd is an Australian technology company specializing in ore characterization systems for the mining sector. Based in Brisbane and established in 2005, it employs advanced hyperspectral imaging and AI-driven platforms to enable mine operators to accurately identify the location and material properties of every rock in the mine. Its key products include OreSense LV, which assesses deviations from geological models; OreBlocks, an API for optimizing the planning process; and OreCheck, which delivers real-time alerts to fluctuations in ore quality. The company aims to enhance yield in critical mineral extraction while promoting sustainable mining practices by improving ore recovery, minimizing dilution, and reducing carbon emissions. Plotlogic also offers tailored on-site and off-site support services to ensure effective use of its technologies across various commodities, including coal, iron ore, and gold.

Kanvas Biosciences

Seed Round in 2023
Our full-stack tech­nol­o­gy plat­form brings micro­bio­me drug dis­cov­ery into focus. Our spa­tial map­ping dis­cov­ery engine pro­vides stun­ning pic­tures of the inter­ac­tions and con­nec­tions between host and the micro­bio­me; an area of this vital sys­tem that we’ve nev­er been able to com­plete­ly under­stand before. Spa­tial biol­o­gy of the host-micro­bio­me inter­face pro­vides new oppor­tu­ni­ties for effec­tive ther­a­peu­tic inter­ven­tions, ulti­mate­ly enabling us to bet­ter treat patients.

Capella Space

Series C in 2022
Capella Space is an information services company based in San Francisco that operates a constellation of small satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar, delivering on-demand, high-resolution radar imagery of the Earth's surface. The SAR imagery can be acquired through clouds, smoke, fog, and darkness, enabling continuous global monitoring and rapid insight across industries. Capella's services support infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, disaster response, maritime domain awareness, city planning and mapping, and business intelligence, helping customers detect sub-meter surface changes, track economic activity, and monitor environmental and security-related conditions. Founded in 2016, Capella Space provides timely earth observation for commerce, conservation, and safety.

Plotlogic

Series A in 2022
Plotlogic Pty Ltd is an Australian technology company specializing in ore characterization systems for the mining sector. Based in Brisbane and established in 2005, it employs advanced hyperspectral imaging and AI-driven platforms to enable mine operators to accurately identify the location and material properties of every rock in the mine. Its key products include OreSense LV, which assesses deviations from geological models; OreBlocks, an API for optimizing the planning process; and OreCheck, which delivers real-time alerts to fluctuations in ore quality. The company aims to enhance yield in critical mineral extraction while promoting sustainable mining practices by improving ore recovery, minimizing dilution, and reducing carbon emissions. Plotlogic also offers tailored on-site and off-site support services to ensure effective use of its technologies across various commodities, including coal, iron ore, and gold.

Petra

Series A in 2021
Petra is a robotics company specializing in underground utility solutions. The firm has developed advanced tunneling robots designed to efficiently and safely bore utility conduits through various geological conditions, including high-grade hard rock. By enabling the undergrounding of critical utilities, Petra provides a practical and cost-effective means to construct small-diameter infrastructure, particularly in disaster-prone areas. Their technology addresses the challenges of traditional tunneling methods, making it feasible to install essential utilities in previously inaccessible locations.

TrustPoint

Seed Round in 2021
TrustPoint is developing a next-generation GPS signal processing technology to provide the performance and reliability required for safety-critical automation, vital infrastructure, and seamless augmented reality.

Insight M

Series C in 2021
Insight M specializes in developing innovative aerial monitoring technology focused on methane detection for the energy sector. Utilizing a combination of physical science expertise and advanced data analytics, the company surveys extensive areas and generates digital maps using optical and infrared wavelengths. This technology allows Insight M to meticulously scan pipelines and vast territories to pinpoint significant sources of gas loss. By facilitating comprehensive data collection about both the natural environment and human infrastructure, Insight M aims to enhance operational efficiency and safety within the oil and gas industry. Notably, the company carried out the first-ever basin-wide aerial survey for methane detection in the Permian Basin in 2019, underscoring its commitment to improving methane management practices.

Earth AI

Seed Round in 2021
Earth AI is an AI-powered mineral exploration company that develops software and services to locate mineralization in greenfield and remote areas lacking prior geological data. Its platform analyzes satellite, geophysical, and geochemical data to auto-generate geological maps and provides location targeting suggestions to geologists, helping to predict ore locations and guide drilling decisions. The company operates as a vertically integrated explorer focused on metals such as copper, lead, zinc, nickel, cobalt, vanadium and rare earths, with a business model that combines predictive targeting with exploration execution. Founded in 2016 and based in Parramatta, Australia, Earth AI aims to improve discovery chances while reducing exploration risk and costs.

Pano

Seed Round in 2021
Pano specializes in fire detection technology, offering hardware and software solutions for professionals. It uses AI-powered cameras and satellite imagery to monitor wildfire threats in real-time, benefiting government agencies, utilities, insurers, and private landowners.

Gro Intelligence

Series B in 2021
Gro Intelligence, Inc. is an agricultural data analytics company founded in 2014, with offices in New York City and Nairobi, Kenya. The company specializes in providing insights into agricultural productivity by utilizing proprietary algorithms and artificial intelligence to collect and synthesize data from various sources. This platform offers predictive analytics that help users understand critical factors affecting commodity markets, including weather patterns, trade flows, and pricing dynamics. By transforming complex data into actionable knowledge, Gro Intelligence enables financial institutions, corporations, and public sector entities to make informed decisions regarding supply chains, climate challenges, and food security. The company's holistic approach combines advanced technology with human expertise, positioning agricultural and climate data as essential infrastructure for societal advancement.

Capella Space

Series B in 2019
Capella Space is an information services company based in San Francisco that operates a constellation of small satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar, delivering on-demand, high-resolution radar imagery of the Earth's surface. The SAR imagery can be acquired through clouds, smoke, fog, and darkness, enabling continuous global monitoring and rapid insight across industries. Capella's services support infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, disaster response, maritime domain awareness, city planning and mapping, and business intelligence, helping customers detect sub-meter surface changes, track economic activity, and monitor environmental and security-related conditions. Founded in 2016, Capella Space provides timely earth observation for commerce, conservation, and safety.

Plotlogic

Seed Round in 2019
Plotlogic Pty Ltd is an Australian technology company specializing in ore characterization systems for the mining sector. Based in Brisbane and established in 2005, it employs advanced hyperspectral imaging and AI-driven platforms to enable mine operators to accurately identify the location and material properties of every rock in the mine. Its key products include OreSense LV, which assesses deviations from geological models; OreBlocks, an API for optimizing the planning process; and OreCheck, which delivers real-time alerts to fluctuations in ore quality. The company aims to enhance yield in critical mineral extraction while promoting sustainable mining practices by improving ore recovery, minimizing dilution, and reducing carbon emissions. Plotlogic also offers tailored on-site and off-site support services to ensure effective use of its technologies across various commodities, including coal, iron ore, and gold.

Capella Space

Series B in 2018
Capella Space is an information services company based in San Francisco that operates a constellation of small satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar, delivering on-demand, high-resolution radar imagery of the Earth's surface. The SAR imagery can be acquired through clouds, smoke, fog, and darkness, enabling continuous global monitoring and rapid insight across industries. Capella's services support infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, disaster response, maritime domain awareness, city planning and mapping, and business intelligence, helping customers detect sub-meter surface changes, track economic activity, and monitor environmental and security-related conditions. Founded in 2016, Capella Space provides timely earth observation for commerce, conservation, and safety.

Gro Intelligence

Series A in 2017
Gro Intelligence, Inc. is an agricultural data analytics company founded in 2014, with offices in New York City and Nairobi, Kenya. The company specializes in providing insights into agricultural productivity by utilizing proprietary algorithms and artificial intelligence to collect and synthesize data from various sources. This platform offers predictive analytics that help users understand critical factors affecting commodity markets, including weather patterns, trade flows, and pricing dynamics. By transforming complex data into actionable knowledge, Gro Intelligence enables financial institutions, corporations, and public sector entities to make informed decisions regarding supply chains, climate challenges, and food security. The company's holistic approach combines advanced technology with human expertise, positioning agricultural and climate data as essential infrastructure for societal advancement.

Cape Analytics

Series A in 2016
Cape Analytics develops a platform leveraging AI, geospatial imagery, computer vision, and machine learning to instantly extract property data. This enables insurance companies to assess properties accurately during underwriting, replacing the need for on-site inspections.

Capella Space

Seed Round in 2016
Capella Space is an information services company based in San Francisco that operates a constellation of small satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar, delivering on-demand, high-resolution radar imagery of the Earth's surface. The SAR imagery can be acquired through clouds, smoke, fog, and darkness, enabling continuous global monitoring and rapid insight across industries. Capella's services support infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, disaster response, maritime domain awareness, city planning and mapping, and business intelligence, helping customers detect sub-meter surface changes, track economic activity, and monitor environmental and security-related conditions. Founded in 2016, Capella Space provides timely earth observation for commerce, conservation, and safety.

Capella Space

Seed Round in 2016
Capella Space is an information services company based in San Francisco that operates a constellation of small satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar, delivering on-demand, high-resolution radar imagery of the Earth's surface. The SAR imagery can be acquired through clouds, smoke, fog, and darkness, enabling continuous global monitoring and rapid insight across industries. Capella's services support infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, disaster response, maritime domain awareness, city planning and mapping, and business intelligence, helping customers detect sub-meter surface changes, track economic activity, and monitor environmental and security-related conditions. Founded in 2016, Capella Space provides timely earth observation for commerce, conservation, and safety.

Insight M

Series A in 2016
Insight M specializes in developing innovative aerial monitoring technology focused on methane detection for the energy sector. Utilizing a combination of physical science expertise and advanced data analytics, the company surveys extensive areas and generates digital maps using optical and infrared wavelengths. This technology allows Insight M to meticulously scan pipelines and vast territories to pinpoint significant sources of gas loss. By facilitating comprehensive data collection about both the natural environment and human infrastructure, Insight M aims to enhance operational efficiency and safety within the oil and gas industry. Notably, the company carried out the first-ever basin-wide aerial survey for methane detection in the Permian Basin in 2019, underscoring its commitment to improving methane management practices.

Factual

Series B in 2015
Factual Inc. is a location data company that specializes in providing accurate and comprehensive data for mobile advertising, developers, and enterprise solutions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices in New York and Shanghai, Factual offers various services, including local business and point of interest data through APIs, geofencing capabilities for targeted advertising, and a UPC-centric dataset for consumer packaged goods. The company also features Geotag, a reverse geocoder designed for high-volume geotagging. Factual's platform supports product and engineering teams, marketers, and data analysts by enabling them to build digital products and execute impactful marketing strategies based on reliable location data. As of April 2020, Factual operates as a subsidiary of Foursquare Labs, Inc.

Descartes Labs

Series A in 2015
Descartes Labs specializes in automating the analysis of geospatial data, enabling organizations to derive insights from satellite imagery, UAVs, cameras, and other sensors. Its cloud-based platform harmonizes diverse data sources for global-scale modeling and analytics, supporting applications such as commodity sourcing, resource exploration, and climate resilience.

MARSEC

Seed Round in 2015
MARSEC Inc. specializes in multimodal transport optimization with a focus on maritime operations. It employs Industrial Internet of Things and big data analytics technologies to enhance sea traffic management, improve situational awareness, and facilitate secure information sharing among maritime entities. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, MARSEC serves ship owners, port operators, logistics companies, and other stakeholders in the maritime industry.

PathSense

Seed Round in 2015
PathSense, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in location-based solutions. It develops a software development kit (SDK) designed for Android and iOS platforms, enabling developers to integrate advanced geofencing and positioning capabilities into their mobile applications. The SDK offers significantly enhanced performance, achieving six times faster activity recognition while utilizing half the battery power compared to traditional methods. Additionally, PathSense's technology improves GPS accuracy in challenging environments, such as urban areas with tall buildings and tunnels, thereby reducing false positives and enhancing the overall user experience in location-based services.

Planet

Series C in 2015
Planet Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company specializing in Earth imaging and analytics. Founded by former NASA employees in 2010, Planet operates the largest fleet of compact, high-capability satellites designed to image the entire planet daily. This extensive satellite coverage provides customers with unprecedented access to geospatial insights, enabling them to make informed decisions based on real-time data. Planet's offerings include a diverse range of satellite imagery and analytical solutions, all accessible through an online platform equipped with tools for data analysis. With additional offices in Germany and Canada, the company serves a global network of customers and partners across more than 100 countries, delivering market-leading geospatial imagery for businesses, governments, researchers, and journalists. Planet's mission is to make visible and actionable the changes occurring on Earth, providing crucial information to understand the physical world.

DroneDeploy

Series A in 2015
DroneDeploy, Inc. is a cloud-based software company that specializes in drone solutions for various industries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a comprehensive platform for aerial mapping, data processing, and analysis. Its offerings include orthorectified maps, topographic modeling, crop health visualizations, and three-dimensional models. The platform enables users to automate workflows and perform flight safety checks, allowing for real-time data collection and analysis. DroneDeploy's software is compatible with a range of drones, including those from major manufacturers like DJI, and serves sectors such as agriculture, construction, mining, and insurance across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The company also features a drone-on-demand service that connects customers with certified professional pilots to gather aerial data on-site.

DroneDeploy

Seed Round in 2014
DroneDeploy, Inc. is a cloud-based software company that specializes in drone solutions for various industries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a comprehensive platform for aerial mapping, data processing, and analysis. Its offerings include orthorectified maps, topographic modeling, crop health visualizations, and three-dimensional models. The platform enables users to automate workflows and perform flight safety checks, allowing for real-time data collection and analysis. DroneDeploy's software is compatible with a range of drones, including those from major manufacturers like DJI, and serves sectors such as agriculture, construction, mining, and insurance across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The company also features a drone-on-demand service that connects customers with certified professional pilots to gather aerial data on-site.

Planet

Series B in 2013
Planet Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company specializing in Earth imaging and analytics. Founded by former NASA employees in 2010, Planet operates the largest fleet of compact, high-capability satellites designed to image the entire planet daily. This extensive satellite coverage provides customers with unprecedented access to geospatial insights, enabling them to make informed decisions based on real-time data. Planet's offerings include a diverse range of satellite imagery and analytical solutions, all accessible through an online platform equipped with tools for data analysis. With additional offices in Germany and Canada, the company serves a global network of customers and partners across more than 100 countries, delivering market-leading geospatial imagery for businesses, governments, researchers, and journalists. Planet's mission is to make visible and actionable the changes occurring on Earth, providing crucial information to understand the physical world.

Planet

Series A in 2013
Planet Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company specializing in Earth imaging and analytics. Founded by former NASA employees in 2010, Planet operates the largest fleet of compact, high-capability satellites designed to image the entire planet daily. This extensive satellite coverage provides customers with unprecedented access to geospatial insights, enabling them to make informed decisions based on real-time data. Planet's offerings include a diverse range of satellite imagery and analytical solutions, all accessible through an online platform equipped with tools for data analysis. With additional offices in Germany and Canada, the company serves a global network of customers and partners across more than 100 countries, delivering market-leading geospatial imagery for businesses, governments, researchers, and journalists. Planet's mission is to make visible and actionable the changes occurring on Earth, providing crucial information to understand the physical world.
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