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.

Jack Buendorf

Associate

Andy May

Operating Partner

Patrick McCauley

Operating Partner

Matt O'Connell

Operating Partner

Matt Ocko

Co-Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Past deals in Geospatial

Kanvas Biosciences

Series A in 2024
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.

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.

Jupiter Intelligence

Series C in 2021
Jupiter Intelligence, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in climate risk analytics, providing tools and platforms to assess the impacts of weather and climate change. Founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, Jupiter offers the ClimateScore Intelligence Platform, which utilizes cloud computing to integrate various predictive models that process data from numerous ground-based and satellite sensors. The company's offerings include Jupiter FloodScore, which assists users in preparing for potential flooding, and Jupiter HeatScore, which predicts extreme temperatures to help organizations mitigate heat- and cold-related risks. By transforming complex climate science into actionable data, Jupiter enables businesses to proactively manage and disclose climate risks, helping them navigate the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events.

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.

Biobot Analytics

Seed Round in 2020
Biobot Analytics, Inc. is a wastewater epidemiology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. It specializes in transforming wastewater infrastructure into public health observatories through innovative technology that analyzes sewage for health-related data. By deploying proprietary sampling devices and spatial analytics, Biobot measures various health threats, including infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, and drug consumption patterns. The company's Opioid Consumption Monitoring Program specifically estimates opioid use in urban areas by analyzing wastewater. This approach generates anonymized public health data that is independent of traditional hospital reporting systems, allowing for rapid adaptability to emerging public health threats. Biobot Analytics offers its insights as a service, providing government officials with actionable data to prioritize interventions and address public health challenges effectively.

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.

Jupiter Intelligence

Series B in 2019
Jupiter Intelligence, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in climate risk analytics, providing tools and platforms to assess the impacts of weather and climate change. Founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, Jupiter offers the ClimateScore Intelligence Platform, which utilizes cloud computing to integrate various predictive models that process data from numerous ground-based and satellite sensors. The company's offerings include Jupiter FloodScore, which assists users in preparing for potential flooding, and Jupiter HeatScore, which predicts extreme temperatures to help organizations mitigate heat- and cold-related risks. By transforming complex climate science into actionable data, Jupiter enables businesses to proactively manage and disclose climate risks, helping them navigate the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events.

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.

Jupiter Intelligence

Seed Round in 2018
Jupiter Intelligence, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in climate risk analytics, providing tools and platforms to assess the impacts of weather and climate change. Founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, Jupiter offers the ClimateScore Intelligence Platform, which utilizes cloud computing to integrate various predictive models that process data from numerous ground-based and satellite sensors. The company's offerings include Jupiter FloodScore, which assists users in preparing for potential flooding, and Jupiter HeatScore, which predicts extreme temperatures to help organizations mitigate heat- and cold-related risks. By transforming complex climate science into actionable data, Jupiter enables businesses to proactively manage and disclose climate risks, helping them navigate the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events.

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.

Presdo

Seed Round in 2015
Presdo, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing mobile applications for event networking and management. Founded in 2009 and based in Mountain View, California, Presdo offers a platform that enhances attendee interaction at conferences and trade shows. Its applications allow users to manage event agendas, access a directory of participants with LinkedIn profiles, and schedule one-on-one meetings securely. Additionally, the platform features tools for exhibitors and sponsors, including company profiles and marketing resources. With functionalities such as interactive maps, activity planners, and real-time analytics, Presdo aims to improve the overall experience for event organizers, participants, and sponsors by facilitating meaningful connections and providing valuable insights.

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.

Weotta

Venture Round in 2013
Weotta is a technology company that specializes in transforming unstructured data related to places and events into meaningful and contextually relevant information. By employing advanced machine learning and search technology, Weotta enables users to discover local eateries, bars, movies, and events through specific filters such as location and time. The company gained recognition as a finalist at TechCrunch Disrupt New York 2011, where they demonstrated their innovative WeottaMakePlans itinerary generator. Recently, Weotta launched a mobile application called WeottaGo, designed to help users quickly and effortlessly explore activities and experiences in their vicinity. With a focus on enhancing user experience, Weotta aims to connect individuals with the best offerings in their surroundings.
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