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DroneSeed

Seattle, US · Founded 2015 · 4 known investors

DroneSeed develops carbon removal credits by burying post-wildfire biomass, using the proceeds to fund reforestation of areas across the American West damaged by high-severity wildfire. It operates in the carbon credit and reforestation space.

CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social Good

Founders & leadership

DroneSeed was founded in 2015 by Grant Canary.

GCGrant Canary
Grant CanaryinFounderFounder at Mast Reforestation
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Ben ReillyNamed on SEC filing
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Ryan CunninghamNamed on SEC filing

Board

JZ
Jay ZaveriBoard director

Investors · 4

Hemisphere Ventures LLCMckinney
Sand Hill AngelsMenlo Park · $50K – $2M
DBL Partnersreported · 2 sourcesPalo Alto
Seven Seven Sixreported · 2 sourcesPalm Beach Gardens · $500K – $5M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements
▶$5.1MraisedNov 2017 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ben ReillyExecutive Officer
  • Jay ZaveriDirector
  • Grant CanaryExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ryan CunninghamDirector
Offering amount
$5.3M
Amount sold
$5.1M
Minimum investment
$5K
First sale
Nov 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Wildfire restoration startup DroneSeed creates parent brand, acquires California's largest tree seed supplier – GeekWiregeekwire.com · Mar 2023DroneSeed Raises $36 Million In Funding — DBL Partnersdbl.vc · Oct 2021DroneSeed Raises $36M in Series A Funding Round - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Oct 2021Wildfire reforestation innovator DroneSeed raises Series A funding round led by Social Capital and Seven Seven Six – sUAS Newssuasnews.com · Sep 2021DroneSeed's $36M A round makes it a one-stop shop for post-wildfire reforestation | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Sep 2021Climate change startup DroneSeed raises $36 million in fundingaxios.com · Sep 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does DroneSeed do?
DroneSeed develops carbon removal credits by burying post-wildfire biomass, using the proceeds to fund reforestation of areas across the American West damaged by high-severity wildfire. It operates in the carbon credit and reforestation space.
Who founded DroneSeed?
DroneSeed was founded by Grant Canary in 2015.
Who are DroneSeed's investors?
DroneSeed's investors include Hemisphere Ventures LLC, Sand Hill Angels, DBL Partners, Seven Seven Six.
Where is DroneSeed headquartered?
DroneSeed is headquartered in Seattle, US.