What is 3DR?
Headquartered in Berkeley, California, 3DR specializes in drone technology and aerial data analytics. Its flagship platform, Site Scan, serves as a critical infrastructure tool for professionals tasked with managing the physical world. By providing a secure and scalable environment for the collection, processing, and dissemination of aerial imagery, 3DR enables businesses and public agencies to optimize project workflows and enhance operational safety. The company occupies a pivotal niche at the intersection of robotics, cloud computing, and civil engineering, effectively digitizing site management through advanced automation.
How much funding has 3DR raised?
3DR has raised a total of $164.9M across 6 funding rounds:
Series A
$5.1M
Series B
$30M
Series C
$50M
Debt
$26.7M
Series D
$53M
Debt
$150K
Series A (2012): $5.1M with participation from SK Ventures, True Ventures, and Ou2019Reilly AlphaTech Ventures
Series B (2013): $30M led by Mayfield, True Ventures, AlphaTech Ventures, Foundry Group, SK Ventures, and Ooga Labs
Series C (2015): $50M supported by SK Ventures, Mayfield, WestSummit Capital, GWC, Foundry Group, SanDisk Ventures, Atlantic Bridge Capital, OATV, True Ventures, Shea Ventures, and Qualcomm Ventures
Debt (2016): $26.7M featuring Nautilus Ventures
Series D (2017): $53M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2020): $150K with participation from PPP
Key Investors in 3DR
True Ventures
True Ventures is a founder-first venture capital firm that partners with creative teams at the earliest stages, providing capital, guidance, and a strong community to help build enduring technology and artificial intelligence-driven companies.
Mayfield
Mayfield is a Menlo Park-based venture capital firm that raises dedicated funds to invest in early-stage technology companies, primarily at seed and Series A, backing enterprise, consumer, and infrastructure founders.
Foundry Group
Foundry Group is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage information technology, Internet, and software startups, leveraging deep industry expertise to help entrepreneurs scale their operations.
What's next for 3DR?
Looking ahead, 3DR is positioned to leverage its recent capital injection to further refine its Site Scan ecosystem and expand its footprint within the global construction technology market. As the demand for real-time site intelligence grows, the company is expected to focus on deepening its integration with existing enterprise software stacks and enhancing its AI-driven analytics capabilities. By maintaining its focus on high-value industrial applications, 3DR aims to sustain its competitive advantage in an increasingly crowded drone services landscape, ensuring that its platform remains the standard for data-driven project management.
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