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Remora

YC W21

Detroit, US · Founded 2020 · 45 employees · 17 known investors

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Remora Carbon provides strategic advisory services to transportation, logistics, infrastructure, and geospatial sectors, with focus on transformational technologies. The company serves technology startups, transportation carriers, and infrastructure/private equity investment funds.

Also known as Echeneidae Inc.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

Remora was founded in 2020 by Paul Gross and Dean Wise.

PGPaul Gross
Paul GrossCo-Founder & CEOPaul Gross conducted large-scale randomized experiments focused on political participation and bipartisanship before founding Remora.30 Under 30 2022
DWDean Wise
Dean WiseFounder
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Darius HarrisVice President of People
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Michael CarmonTechnical Recruiter
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Christina ReynoldsFounderuntil 2022
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Eric HardingFounderuntil 2023
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Naomi HyunDirector of People and Cultureformer
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Tiff McGuireHead of Talent Acquisitionformer

Investors · 17

Darco CapitalreportedPhiladelphia

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Firebrand VenturesreportedBoulder · $500K – $1M

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GeometryreportedBay Area · $500K – $1M

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Lowercase CapitalreportedJackson

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NeoreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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RyderVenturesreported

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Voyager CapitalreportedSeattle · $1M – $4M

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Voyager PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$15.1M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

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corporate structure
Echeneidae Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Remora do?
Remora Carbon provides strategic advisory services to transportation, logistics, infrastructure, and geospatial sectors, with focus on transformational technologies. The company serves technology startups, transportation carriers, and infrastructure/private equity investment funds.
Who founded Remora?
Remora was founded by Paul Gross, Dean Wise in 2020.
Who are Remora's investors?
Remora's investors include First Round Capital, Juniper, Lowercarbon Capital, Rusheen Capital Partners, Union Square Ventures (USV), Valor Equity Partners, Wayfinder Ventures, Y Combinator and 9 more.
How much funding has Remora raised?
Remora has disclosed $15.1M raised across 1 round.
Where is Remora headquartered?
Remora is headquartered in Detroit, US.