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Raptor Maps is a provider of a solar asset management platform that uses aerial and sensor data to optimize solar plant operations. The platform analyzes images to conduct root cause analysis and direct operations and maintenance efforts, digitally reconstructing solar plants in a map-based interface enriched with data. Autonomous drones investigate site conditions and equipment, automating visual investigations,…

Energy Tech · Renewable Energy Tech, · Cambridge, United States · EST 2015

About

Raptor Maps is a provider of a solar asset management platform that uses aerial and sensor data to optimize solar plant operations. The platform analyzes images to conduct root cause analysis and direct operations and maintenance efforts, digitally reconstructing solar plants in a map-based interface enriched with data. Autonomous drones investigate site conditions and equipment, automating visual investigations, while a mobile application allows technicians to access remediation context even offline. Raptor Maps serves solar asset owners and operators seeking to maximize energy production and reduce maintenance costs through data-driven insights. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Raptor Maps has raised approximately $62.2 million at the Series C stage from investors including Blue Bear Capital, Congruent Ventures, Maverix Private Equity, Data Point Capital, Buoyant Ventures, Powerhouse, Y Combinator, Microsoft, DNV, ENGIE New Ventures, Struck Capital, and Clean Energy Ventures.

Business model

Drones > Tech Enabled Services > Industrial Inspection,

Renewable Energy Tech > Solar Energy > Monitoring > Power Plant Monitoring > Drones,

Solar Energy > Project Development Services > Operations and Maintenance,

Y Combinator Batches > 2016 > Summer

Team background

College Wise > Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Institutional investors

Blue Bear CapitalData Point CapitalBuoyant VenturesCongruent VenturesPowerhouseY CombinatorMasscecCommercial Drone FundMIT $100KMacKinnonBennett & CompanyMicrosoftDNVENGIE New VenturesClimate Capital

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