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Zeitview

YC W15

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2014 · 200 employees · 6 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

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.

DBDan Burton
Dan BurtoninFounderHe 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.

Investors · 6

Climate InvestmentLondon
Energy Transition VenturesHouston · $100K – $5M
Union Square Ventures (USV)New York City · $1M – $8M
Upfront VenturesLos Angeles · $1M – $10M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Valor Equity PartnersreportedChicago

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.

Competitors · 3

by search overlap
DJI (大疆创新)134 shared keywordsDJI is a hardware manufacturer that designs and sells drones, handheld cameras, and stabilizers for consumers and content creators. The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce store with local warehouse fulfillment in Mexico.
Drone Deploy63 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.
EagleView46 shared keywordsEagleView provides an aerial imagery archive with over 25 years of high-resolution orthogonal and oblique imagery covering 96% of the US population and expanding coverage in Canada. It is used for location intelligence, change comparison over time, and validating current site conditions.

Companies competing with Zeitview for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Zeitview Funding: $60M for AI Inspection Platform - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com · Mar 2026Zeitview raises $60 million in funding to further advance AI-powered infrastructure inspections – pv magazine USApv-magazine-usa.com · Mar 2025Zeitview Raises $60M Funding | citybizcitybiz.co · Mar 2025Zeitview nets $60M for inspection analysis, led by Climate Investmentaxios.com · Mar 2025Zeitview raises $55 million for inspections of wind and solar-energy assets - ImpactAlphaimpactalpha.com · Feb 2023DroneBase Raises $55M in Funding; Rebrands as Zeitviewfinsmes.com · Feb 2023DroneBase raises $55M for aerial inspections, rebrands as Zeitviewaxios.com · Feb 2023DroneBase Unveils First Solar Quality Rating System for Asset Conditions in the U.S.blog.dronebase.com · Sep 2022

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, Y Combinator, Valor Equity Partners.
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.