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Pave Robotics

YC W25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 3 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors

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Pave Robotics develops automated robotic systems that identify and repair cracks in asphalt pavements for roads and parking lots. The company provides precision crack sealing solutions designed to improve safety and reduce maintenance lifecycle costs for infrastructure operators.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechRoboticsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W25)

Pave Robotics was founded in 2024 by Josh Kelly and Mason Landon Smith.

JKJosh Kelly
Josh Kellyin𝕏CEO/FounderJosh Kelly holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. He previously worked as a Mechatronics Engineer at Zipline and served as Head of Engineering for Mark Rober, where he contributed to robotics design and build projects.30 Under 30 2026
MLMason Landon Smith
Mason Landon SmithinCPO/FounderMason Landon Smith was Head of Product at CrunchLabs, where he managed a team of product designers, and studied Industrial Design at the Rhode Island School of Design. He is currently Chief Product Officer at Pave Robotics.30 Under 30 2026

Investors · 3

Spacecadet VenturesKent County · $100K – $500K
Transpose Platform ManagementHouston
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Competitors · 2

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Pave7 shared keywordsPave provides compensation and equity data to help employees understand and compare their pay. The platform serves companies and workers in the enterprise human resources sector.
Pave America4 shared keywordsBAC Paving is a utility paving contractor serving municipal and state infrastructure projects in Middle Tennessee, specializing in trench restoration, infrastructure cuts, and rapid-response paving.

Companies competing with Pave Robotics for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Pave Robotics Secures $5M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Road Repairs with Robotics | SignalBasetrysignalbase.com · Apr 2025Pave Robotics - Robots that repair roadsycombinator.com · Feb 2025Pave Robotics Funding | 30.5M Revenue | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai

Frequently asked questions

What does Pave Robotics do?
Pave Robotics develops automated robotic systems that identify and repair cracks in asphalt pavements for roads and parking lots. The company provides precision crack sealing solutions designed to improve safety and reduce maintenance lifecycle costs for infrastructure operators.
Who founded Pave Robotics?
Pave Robotics was founded by Josh Kelly, Mason Landon Smith in 2024.
Who are Pave Robotics's investors?
Pave Robotics's investors include Spacecadet Ventures, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator.
Where is Pave Robotics headquartered?
Pave Robotics is headquartered in San Francisco, US.