Pointivo
Atlanta, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 13 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
Pointivo applies AI, computer vision, and analytics to drone-captured data for physical asset inspection, producing measurements, damage detection, and change analysis. Its platform and inspection services serve industries such as residential roofing and solar to support decisions on assessment, inventory management, budgeting, and risk mitigation.
Founders & leadership
Pointivo was founded in 2014 by Dan Ciprari.
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Dan CiprariinFounder
Board
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William Wilkins, Jr.Board director
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Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5.4M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2015–2019
▶$4MraisedFeb 2019 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$4MraisedFeb 2019 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Dan CiprariExecutive Officer, Director
- Blake PattonDirector
- Jonathan HallettDirector
- Offering amount
- $7M
- Amount sold
- $4M
- First sale
- Jan 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$600KraisedJan 2016 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$600KraisedJan 2016 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Dan CiprariExecutive Officer, Director
- Blake PattonDirector
- William Wilkins, Jr.Director
- Offering amount
- $600K
- Amount sold
- $600K
- First sale
- Jan 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$777KraisedJul 2015 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$777KraisedJul 2015 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- William Wilkins, Jr.Director
- Blake PattonDirector
- Dan CiprariExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $777K
- Amount sold
- $777K
- First sale
- Jun 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Pointivo went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 8
by search overlap
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Skydio7 shared keywordsSkydio designs and manufactures autonomous drones using computer vision and AI technology for consumer and commercial applications. The company's products are designed, assembled, and supported in the United States.
Hammer Missions7 shared keywordsHammer Missions provides AI-powered inspection software that helps engineers and asset owners inspect and assess buildings and infrastructure. The platform captures drone or 3D camera data to generate digital twins and automate condition assessments for roofs, facades, bridges, parking structures, and other assets.
Fulcrum7 shared keywordsFulcrum is a field operations management platform with GIS and AI capabilities for inspection and data collection, offering productivity tools, process management, and real-time data insights. It serves companies with both field and office teams.
Optelos6 shared keywordsOptelos provides an AI platform that ingests, contextualizes, and visualizes asset data into digital twins with no-code AI models and agent workflows to detect defects, anomalies, and risks. It serves industrial teams inspecting and maintaining critical infrastructure to support compliance, prevent failures, and extend asset life.
EagleView6 shared keywordsEagleView provides aerial imagery and property data, including 3D property models that let users view and manipulate building structures such as roof facets. Its tools are used by professionals like roofing contractors for property measurement and analysis.
Droneharmony5 shared keywordsDrone Harmony provides 3D flight-planning and mission-management software for automated drone inspections of power lines, infrastructure, construction sites, and industrial environments such as mines and quarries. It supports DJI Dock and NDAA-compliant drones for scalable remote drone operations, with Swiss-engineered security and enterprise compliance.
Bentley5 shared keywordsBentley Systems develops software for infrastructure professionals across transportation, water, energy, cities, and mining sectors. The platform uses digital twin technology and data management to help engineers design, build, and operate infrastructure projects more efficiently.
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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2016 | $750K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2015 | $150K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Pointivo do?
- Pointivo applies AI, computer vision, and analytics to drone-captured data for physical asset inspection, producing measurements, damage detection, and change analysis. Its platform and inspection services serve industries such as residential roofing and solar to support decisions on assessment, inventory management, budgeting, and risk mitigation.
- Who founded Pointivo?
- Pointivo was founded by Dan Ciprari in 2014.
- Who are Pointivo's investors?
- Pointivo's investors include BIP Ventures, BLH Venture Partners, LLC, Tech Square Ventures, BIP Capital.
- How much funding has Pointivo raised?
- Pointivo has disclosed $5.4M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Pointivo headquartered?
- Pointivo is headquartered in Atlanta, US.