Raptor Maps
YC S16Boston, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 75 employees · 10 known investors
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Raptor Maps provides AI-powered analytics and automation software for solar plant operations, helping owners, operators, and engineers reduce costs and losses through visual data analysis and autonomous drone inspections. The platform uses machine learning to analyze site images, detect equipment defects, and enable remote monitoring across distributed solar assets.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechSolar PowerClimateRenewable EnergyUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S16)
Raptor Maps was founded in 2015 by Nikhil Vadhavkar and Eddie Obropta.
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Nikhil VadhavkarinFounder/President and CEONikhil Vadhavkar is an engineer who entered the solar industry roughly a decade ago and co-founded Raptor Maps, where he serves as Founder, President and CEO. The company develops AI-powered software for solar plant operations and autonomous drone inspections.
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Eddie Obroptain𝕏Founder/CTOEddie Obropta holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in aeronautics and astronautics from MIT (2013, 2015). He is co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Raptor Maps, a solar software company that won MIT's $100K competition and graduated from Y Combinator in 2016.
Board
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David SossenBoard director
Investors · 10
Blue Bear Capital PartnersJackson
Buoyant Ventures Management, LlcChicago · $500K – $5M
Clean Energy VentureBoston
Congruent VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
Data Point CapitalBoston
ENGIE New VenturesParis · $1.1M – $5.4M
Maverix Private EquityToronto · $20M – $100M
Skyview VenturesNashville
Struck CapitalLos Angeles · $500K – $2M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$22.4M disclosed across 2 of 5 rounds · 2016–2024
▶$400KraisedMay 2016 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$400KraisedMay 2016 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Edward ObroptaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Nikhil VadhavkarExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- David SossenDirector
- Offering amount
- $400K
- Amount sold
- $400K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $200K
- First sale
- May 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 5
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Drone Deploy11 shared keywordsDroneDeploy provides a robotics and AI platform used for data collection and site intelligence across construction, energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. The platform integrates aerial drones, ground robots, and AI to help field teams digitize and monitor job sites across 180 countries.
Esri10 shared keywordsEsri develops ArcGIS, a geospatial platform that enables organizations across industries to create digital twins, conduct spatial analysis, and optimize operations. The platform serves government agencies, retailers, consultants, and other enterprises seeking location-based intelligence and data-driven decision-making.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Raptor Maps do?
- Raptor Maps provides AI-powered analytics and automation software for solar plant operations, helping owners, operators, and engineers reduce costs and losses through visual data analysis and autonomous drone inspections. The platform uses machine learning to analyze site images, detect equipment defects, and enable remote monitoring across distributed solar assets.
- Who founded Raptor Maps?
- Raptor Maps was founded by Nikhil Vadhavkar, Eddie Obropta in 2015.
- Who are Raptor Maps's investors?
- Raptor Maps's investors include Blue Bear Capital Partners, Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc, Clean Energy Venture, Congruent Ventures, Data Point Capital, ENGIE New Ventures, Maverix Private Equity, Skyview Ventures and 2 more.
- How much funding has Raptor Maps raised?
- Raptor Maps has disclosed $22.4M raised across 2 of its 5 known rounds.
- Where is Raptor Maps headquartered?
- Raptor Maps is headquartered in Boston, US.