Third Sphere

Founded in 2013, Third Sphere is a venture capital firm based in Brooklyn, New York. It focuses on investing in early-stage climate action companies, with a track record of over 100 portfolio companies that unlock greenhouse gas reductions and resilience through innovative strategies.

Shilpi Kumar

Partner

Past deals in Navigation and Mapping

Near Space Labs

Series B in 2025
Near Space Labs is an aerial imagery and earth observation company based in the United States that specializes in providing high-quality geospatial information for various sectors. The company offers cloud-based delivery of fully processed images through its API, facilitating easy monitoring of assets across broad or specific areas. Near Space Labs supports businesses, government organizations, and partners by delivering actionable insights that enhance remote sensing capabilities. Its services are utilized in diverse fields, including insurance, utilities, infrastructure, conservation, smart cities, retail, energy, and disaster response. By monitoring construction progress and addressing issues such as pipeline leaks, vegetation encroachment, and weather-related damage, Near Space Labs enables clients to improve mobility, leisure, and urban planning.

3AM Innovations

Pre Seed Round in 2019
3AM Innovations develops emergency response software, including a mobile command platform called Florian that provides incident pre-planning, on-scene awareness of personnel and tactics, and comprehensive records for after-action review and training, all on a single adaptive screen. It also offers a firefighter tracking system that locates and tracks responders inside buildings in real time to enhance situational awareness and safety for first responders.

3AM Innovations

Convertible Note in 2019
3AM Innovations develops emergency response software, including a mobile command platform called Florian that provides incident pre-planning, on-scene awareness of personnel and tactics, and comprehensive records for after-action review and training, all on a single adaptive screen. It also offers a firefighter tracking system that locates and tracks responders inside buildings in real time to enhance situational awareness and safety for first responders.

RoadBotics

Seed Round in 2018
RoadBotics uses advanced computer vision technology to inspect roads and infrastructure globally. It rapidly identifies road issues at scale, providing unbiased ratings and interactive maps for data-driven decision-making by governments and communities.

Coord

Series A in 2018
Coord is a New York City-based company dedicated to transforming urban streets through its innovative curb management platform. This platform enables cities to digitally operate and price curb space, enhancing the efficiency, safety, and equity of urban environments. By providing tools that locate available vehicles from both docked and dockless systems, as well as offering pricing and geometric data for tollways, Coord empowers municipal authorities to effectively manage curb inventory. The company has gained recognition for its contributions to urban design and innovation, partnering with several cities including Seattle, Boston, and Nashville. Backed by notable investors such as Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs and Urban.us, Coord is positioned at the forefront of urban mobility solutions.

Near Space Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Near Space Labs is an aerial imagery and earth observation company based in the United States that specializes in providing high-quality geospatial information for various sectors. The company offers cloud-based delivery of fully processed images through its API, facilitating easy monitoring of assets across broad or specific areas. Near Space Labs supports businesses, government organizations, and partners by delivering actionable insights that enhance remote sensing capabilities. Its services are utilized in diverse fields, including insurance, utilities, infrastructure, conservation, smart cities, retail, energy, and disaster response. By monitoring construction progress and addressing issues such as pipeline leaks, vegetation encroachment, and weather-related damage, Near Space Labs enables clients to improve mobility, leisure, and urban planning.

RoadBotics

Seed Round in 2018
RoadBotics uses advanced computer vision technology to inspect roads and infrastructure globally. It rapidly identifies road issues at scale, providing unbiased ratings and interactive maps for data-driven decision-making by governments and communities.

Kiwibot

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Kiwibot develops autonomous sidewalk delivery robots designed for on-demand deliveries, including food, to operate in urban environments. The robots are designed to function completely autonomously with high efficiency and precision, enabling faster and potentially more hygienic deliveries at affordable prices. The company aims to build a sustainable robotic delivery infrastructure that can navigate closed and complex urban settings, offering dependable service for businesses and exploring applications such as advertising, mapping, and inspection.

Near Space Labs

Seed Round in 2017
Near Space Labs is an aerial imagery and earth observation company based in the United States that specializes in providing high-quality geospatial information for various sectors. The company offers cloud-based delivery of fully processed images through its API, facilitating easy monitoring of assets across broad or specific areas. Near Space Labs supports businesses, government organizations, and partners by delivering actionable insights that enhance remote sensing capabilities. Its services are utilized in diverse fields, including insurance, utilities, infrastructure, conservation, smart cities, retail, energy, and disaster response. By monitoring construction progress and addressing issues such as pipeline leaks, vegetation encroachment, and weather-related damage, Near Space Labs enables clients to improve mobility, leisure, and urban planning.

RoadBotics

Seed Round in 2017
RoadBotics uses advanced computer vision technology to inspect roads and infrastructure globally. It rapidly identifies road issues at scale, providing unbiased ratings and interactive maps for data-driven decision-making by governments and communities.

BikeSpike

Convertible Note in 2014
BikeSpike is a provider of hardware and software solutions focused on bicycle security and recovery. The company has developed a GPS tracking device that alerts users if their bike is tampered with or if it leaves a designated area, facilitating the recovery of stolen bicycles. In addition to theft prevention, BikeSpike enhances rider safety by notifying key contacts in the event of an accident. The platform also allows users to share their bike's location and profile with a global community of cyclists through various social media channels. Founded in Chicago, Illinois, by Clay Neigher, Josh Billions, and Bill Fienup, BikeSpike aims to improve the overall security and connectivity of the cycling experience.

Skycatch

Convertible Note in 2014
Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in aerial data capture and 3D rendering, primarily for the construction and mining industries. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company develops the Evolution3 drone, designed for real-time data collection and analysis. Skycatch’s offerings include the Commander app, which allows users to operate the drone, and the Skycatch Dashboard, a software platform for data analysis and collaborative viewing. The company utilizes a blend of advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide high-precision data rapidly and efficiently. In addition to its core products, Skycatch offers engineering support, training, and integration services, positioning itself as a leader in industrial data collection and analytics.
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