What is 3DR?
Headquartered in Berkeley, California, 3DR is a specialized drone technology firm that has redefined how physical assets are monitored and managed. Its flagship offering, Site Scan, serves as a comprehensive data platform that enables construction professionals and public agencies to capture, process, and analyze aerial imagery with precision. By integrating advanced robotics with secure, cloud-based software, 3DR provides the infrastructure necessary for modernizing project management and site safety protocols. The company occupies a critical niche at the intersection of industrial automation and digital transformation, providing actionable insights that drive operational efficiency across complex engineering environments.
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 True Ventures, SK Ventures, and Ou2019Reilly AlphaTech Ventures
Series B (2013): $30M led by Mayfield, SK Ventures, Ooga Labs, Foundry Group, True Ventures, and AlphaTech Ventures
Series C (2015): $50M supported by Mayfield, SK Ventures, Foundry Group, True Ventures, GWC, Qualcomm Ventures, WestSummit Capital, Shea Ventures, SanDisk Ventures, Atlantic Bridge Capital, and OATV
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, backing enterprise, consumer, and infrastructure founders through growth and exit.
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 turn great ideas into market-leading companies.
What's next for 3DR?
Looking ahead, 3DR is positioned to capitalize on the increasing integration of artificial intelligence within the construction technology stack. With the support of its diverse investor base, the company is expected to focus on deepening the analytical capabilities of its Site Scan platform, potentially expanding into predictive maintenance and autonomous site monitoring. As the industry shifts toward digitized workflows, 3DR's ability to provide reliable, high-fidelity aerial data will be instrumental in maintaining its competitive edge. The firm's strategic focus will likely remain on enhancing enterprise-grade security and scalability to meet the rigorous demands of global infrastructure projects, ensuring long-term sustainability in a rapidly evolving market.
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