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Petra
Tunnel-boring robotics startup for laying utility cables underground increasing grid resiliency
About Petra
Petra (petra.cc) is a pioneering robotics company specializing in the underground utility sector. The company focuses on creating advanced robotic solutions capable of burying utilities in challenging and disaster-prone areas, including geologies previously deemed impenetrable. Petra's technology is designed to protect critical infrastructure from natural and man-made threats, ensuring the continuity of operations even in the face of increasing disasters such as wildfires and storms.
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Petra serves a diverse range of clients, including utility companies, government agencies, and private sector organizations that require robust and reliable underground infrastructure solutions. The company operates in the infrastructure and construction market, particularly focusing on areas where traditional methods of utility installation are not feasible due to difficult geological conditions.
The business model of Petra revolves around the development and deployment of its cutting-edge robotic technology. The company generates revenue through the sale and leasing of its robotic systems, as well as through service contracts for the installation and maintenance of underground utilities. Additionally, Petra may engage in strategic partnerships and collaborations to expand its market reach and technological capabilities.
Petra's leadership team brings a wealth of experience from renowned organizations such as NASA, Intuitive Surgical, Carbon 3D, and Tesla. Over the past two decades, the management team has successfully raised over $100 million for various robotics and smart hardware ventures. The team also boasts a strong academic background, with ties to leading universities like Stanford and Purdue.
In summary, Petra is at the forefront of revolutionizing the underground utility sector with its innovative robotic solutions, aiming to enhance the resilience and reliability of critical infrastructure.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 65
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 64.2/100
- Industry
- Energy, Robotics
- Sector
- Robotics, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Tech, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Sep 2022
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OtherOther financing | Jun 2022 | $0 | — | Tekfen Ventures | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Dec 2021 | $30M | $120M | Real Ventures · 8VC · Congruent Ventures · Elementum Ventures | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Petra is 2.8K monthly website visits, up 6900% over the last three months. Petra's team declined 1.5% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A7 investors entered at this stage
DCVC
Real Ventures
8VC
Congruent Ventures
Elementum Ventures
MaC Venture Capital
ACME Capital
Other known investors5 additional known investors
Tekfen Ventures
Alumni Ventures
Calm Ventures
Jean-Sebastien Cournoyer
Unreasonable Group
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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