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Pointivo

Atlanta, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 13 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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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.

DCDan Ciprari
Dan CiprariFounder · CEOHe previously served as CEO of Illumitron International, an LED lighting manufacturer and energy management software provider that he sold to Cooper Lighting, and as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Advanced Technology Development Center.

Board

WW
William Wilkins, Jr.Board director
BPBlake Patton
Blake PattonBoard MemberFounder & Managing Partner at Tech Square Ventures

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5.4M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2015–2019

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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.

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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase II2016$750K
National Science FoundationPhase I2015$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, Plug and Play Ventures, Tech Square Ventures, BIP Capital, BLUE LAGOON 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.