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 FundersClub, Pioneer, Spacecadet Ventures, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, Aliaksandr Hudzilin, Contrarian Thinking Capital, GREP VC and 6 more.

Where is Pave Robotics headquartered?

Pave Robotics is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Pave Robotics

YC W25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 3 employees · 14 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 Manufacturing Construction Tech RoboticsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W25)

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

Josh Kelly CEO/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

Mason Landon Smith CPO/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

Suraj SrinivasanHead of Engineeringformer

Mary BarillasRecruiterformer

Investors · 14

FundersClublisted by FundersClubSan Francisco · $290K

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Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario

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Spacecadet Ventureslisted by Spacecadet VenturesKent County · $100K – $500K

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Transpose Platform Managementlisted by Transpose Platform ManagementSan Francisco

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