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Zeitview

YC W15

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2014 · 200 employees · 11 known investors

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Zeitview provides advanced inspection software for high-value infrastructure assets including solar, wind, properties, telecom, and utility infrastructure. The platform uses aerial imagery and inspections to help operators monitor asset condition and performance throughout their lifecycle, enabling better decision-making and cost efficiency in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.

Also known as DroneBase, Inc. · DroneBase

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechConstruction TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsSaaSArtificial IntelligenceDronesB2BClimateRenewable EnergyUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W15)

Zeitview was founded in 2014 by Dan Burton.

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Dan BurtonFounderHe has prior experience as an infantry officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, as well as roles at Goldman Sachs and in the U.S. Senate.
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Eli TamanahaCTOformer
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Tomas Becklin
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Suman NichaniVice President Productformer
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Jason RaeEngineering Leadformer
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Philip ChapmanSenior Architectformer
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Laddawan ZannettisVice President of UI/UXformer

Investors · 11

Energy Transition Ventureslisted by Energy Transition VenturesHouston · $100K – $5M

How we know: Energy Transition Ventures's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Union Square Ventures (USV)listed by Union Square Ventures (USV)New York · $1M – $8M

How we know: Union Square Ventures (USV)'s portfolio page · a partner's Signal profile · the VCSheet dataset · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

Upfront Ventureslisted by Upfront VenturesLos Angeles · $1M – $10M

How we know: Upfront Ventures's portfolio page · a partner's Signal profile · funding news · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

Valor Equity Partnerslisted by Valor Equity PartnersChicago

How we know: Valor Equity Partners's portfolio page · funding news · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Hearst VenturesreportedTel Aviv · $2M – $5M

How we know: Y Combinator's founder network · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Launchpad LAreportedLos Angeles · $25K – $100K

How we know: Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

Pritzker Group Venture CapitalreportedChicago · $500K – $1M

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Rothenberg VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $10M

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SV AngelreportedSan Francisco · $150K – $20M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$115M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2023–2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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DroneBase, Inc.

In the news

Zeitview Raises $60M Funding | citybizcitybiz.co · Mar 2025DroneBase Raises $55M in Funding; Rebrands as Zeitviewfinsmes.com · Feb 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Zeitview do?
Zeitview provides advanced inspection software for high-value infrastructure assets including solar, wind, properties, telecom, and utility infrastructure. The platform uses aerial imagery and inspections to help operators monitor asset condition and performance throughout their lifecycle, enabling better decision-making and cost efficiency in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.
Who founded Zeitview?
Zeitview was founded by Dan Burton in 2014.
Who are Zeitview's investors?
Zeitview's investors include Climate Investment, Energy Transition Ventures, Union Square Ventures (USV), Upfront Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, Y Combinator, Hearst Ventures, Launchpad LA and 3 more.
How much funding has Zeitview raised?
Zeitview has disclosed $115M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Zeitview headquartered?
Zeitview is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.