DCVC

DCVC, established in 2010 and based in Palo Alto, California, is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in deep tech companies. The firm backs entrepreneurs leveraging advanced technologies to drive transformative change across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, manufacturing, and life sciences. DCVC's portfolio comprises companies that combine cutting-edge science and technology with unique computing and algorithmic advantages, aiming to reduce capital and operational expenses. DCVC Bio, a subsidiary founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, specializes in investing in early-stage life science companies powered by deep tech approaches, targeting sectors such as therapeutics platforms, agriculture, and industrial biotechnologies. Both DCVC and DCVC Bio are registered investment advisers.

Chris Boshuizen

Operating Partner

Jack Buendorf

Associate

Alan Cohen

General Partner

Michael Driscoll

Founding Partner

Anna Fokina

Investment Director

John Hamer

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Justin Kern Ph.D

Partner

Andy May

Operating Partner

Patrick McCauley

Operating Partner

Matt O'Connell

Operating Partner

Joe Oleynik

Associate

Luca Parolari Ph.D

Senior Associate

Jason Pontin

General Partner and Member of Investment Team

Kristen Rocca

Principal

Monica Rogati

Equity Partner

Stephen Seymour

Associate, Investments

Eric Shiozaki

Partner

Rachel Slaybaugh

Partner

Kiersten Stead

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Milo Werner

General 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 Corp. is a San Francisco-based company that manufactures and operates a constellation of commercial radar satellites, providing high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery with a resolution of 50 centimeters. Founded in 2016, the company delivers on-demand Earth observation services that enable continuous global coverage, regardless of weather conditions or time of day. Capella's satellite technology is utilized across various industries for applications such as maritime domain awareness, urban planning, disaster response, and monitoring economic activities. By offering timely and flexible information, Capella Space aims to enhance decision-making in commerce, conservation, and security, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes in infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, and disaster recovery efforts.

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, established in 2016 and based in Parramatta, Australia, specializes in AI-driven mineral exploration. It uses satellite, geophysical, and geochemical data to generate precise geological maps and suggest locations for mineral exposure, particularly for critical metals like copper, lead, zinc, nickel, cobalt, vanadium, and rare earth elements. This predictive approach helps mining explorers enhance their discovery prospects while reducing operational risks and costs.

Pano

Seed Round in 2021
Pano is a technology company that specializes in providing innovative hardware and software solutions for wildfire detection and management. The company develops a comprehensive platform that integrates advanced artificial intelligence with proprietary camera feeds and satellite imagery to identify potential wildfire threats in real-time. This system is designed to serve a variety of clients, including government agencies, utilities, insurers, and private landowners, by facilitating the rapid dissemination of critical information needed to mitigate wildfire risks. Pano's mission is to enhance safety and protect lives, property, and the environment through effective threat detection and intelligence.

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 Corp. is a San Francisco-based company that manufactures and operates a constellation of commercial radar satellites, providing high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery with a resolution of 50 centimeters. Founded in 2016, the company delivers on-demand Earth observation services that enable continuous global coverage, regardless of weather conditions or time of day. Capella's satellite technology is utilized across various industries for applications such as maritime domain awareness, urban planning, disaster response, and monitoring economic activities. By offering timely and flexible information, Capella Space aims to enhance decision-making in commerce, conservation, and security, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes in infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, and disaster recovery efforts.

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 Corp. is a San Francisco-based company that manufactures and operates a constellation of commercial radar satellites, providing high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery with a resolution of 50 centimeters. Founded in 2016, the company delivers on-demand Earth observation services that enable continuous global coverage, regardless of weather conditions or time of day. Capella's satellite technology is utilized across various industries for applications such as maritime domain awareness, urban planning, disaster response, and monitoring economic activities. By offering timely and flexible information, Capella Space aims to enhance decision-making in commerce, conservation, and security, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes in infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, and disaster recovery efforts.

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, LLC is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based geospatial imagery data solutions for the insurance and reinsurance sectors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company provides a cloud-based property intelligence platform that utilizes deep learning and computer vision to deliver instant property insights. This platform allows insurers and other stakeholders to access detailed property attributes during the underwriting process, achieving a level of accuracy that typically necessitated an on-site inspection, while also ensuring rapid data availability across the United States. By streamlining the evaluation of properties, Cape Analytics enhances the underwriting process for real estate and insurance companies.

Capella Space

Seed Round in 2016
Capella Space Corp. is a San Francisco-based company that manufactures and operates a constellation of commercial radar satellites, providing high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery with a resolution of 50 centimeters. Founded in 2016, the company delivers on-demand Earth observation services that enable continuous global coverage, regardless of weather conditions or time of day. Capella's satellite technology is utilized across various industries for applications such as maritime domain awareness, urban planning, disaster response, and monitoring economic activities. By offering timely and flexible information, Capella Space aims to enhance decision-making in commerce, conservation, and security, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes in infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, and disaster recovery efforts.

Capella Space

Seed Round in 2016
Capella Space Corp. is a San Francisco-based company that manufactures and operates a constellation of commercial radar satellites, providing high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery with a resolution of 50 centimeters. Founded in 2016, the company delivers on-demand Earth observation services that enable continuous global coverage, regardless of weather conditions or time of day. Capella's satellite technology is utilized across various industries for applications such as maritime domain awareness, urban planning, disaster response, and monitoring economic activities. By offering timely and flexible information, Capella Space aims to enhance decision-making in commerce, conservation, and security, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes in infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, and disaster recovery efforts.

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, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, that specializes in the automated analysis of geospatial data using advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on processing and categorizing visual data from a variety of sources, including satellites, drones, cameras, and smartphones. Its cloud-based platform harmonizes extensive data sets to provide scalable analysis, which supports various sectors such as agriculture, mining, consumer goods, and government. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Descartes Labs aids organizations in resource exploration, commodity forecasting, and enhancing climate resilience, facilitating informed decision-making through comprehensive insights into the physical world.

MarSec

Seed Round in 2015
MARSEC Inc. is a multimodal transport optimization company specializing in maritime transport, utilizing the Industrial Internet of Things and big data analytics to enhance operational efficiency. The company offers a range of innovative solutions, including the Open Bridge Platform for shipboard use and the Open Shore Platform for onshore applications, which facilitate secure information exchange among maritime entities. MARSEC's services include Route Exchange for sharing navigational intentions and REX, a real-time sea traffic management solution that connects vessels with shore-based monitoring centers. By focusing on revenue optimization and cost savings, MARSEC aims to alleviate port congestion and improve maritime safety through enhanced situational awareness and anti-collision guidance. Its diverse clientele includes ship owners, port operators, logistics companies, and maritime authorities, serving various end-users such as captains, crew members, and fleet managers. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, MARSEC is dedicated to transforming maritime operations through the effective use of navigational and sensor data.

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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