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Seneca
AI-powered autonomous aerial systems for wildfire suppression
About Seneca
Seneca is a resilience technology and infrastructure company developing autonomous aerial systems to combat wildfires. Founded by Stuart Landesberg, the company aims to empower firefighters with advanced technology that makes suppression operations safer and more effective. Seneca's systems are designed for rapid initial attack, a critical factor in preventing small sparks from becoming large-scale disasters.
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The company's core product is an autonomous fire suppression drone system that can be launched remotely and respond to approximate fire locations within ten minutes. These AI-powered drones can identify fire origins, navigate difficult terrain, and deliver over 100 lbs of fire suppressant with high pressure. A single pilot can control multiple drones, which use infrared and video for targeting, to create a force multiplier for firefighting teams. Beyond initial attack, the technology also supports prescribed burns by helping to manage perimeters and suppress escaped embers.
Seneca officially launched in October 2025, securing $60 million in a financing round led by Caffeinated Capital and Convective Capital, believed to be the largest venture capital investment in fire technology to date. This funding is allocated to enhancing the technology, increasing production, and preparing for a full operational rollout ahead of the 2026 fire season. The company has developed its technology in collaboration with U.S. fire leaders and agencies, including the San Bernardino County Fire and Aspen Fire Department, and has an advisory board of prominent fire service experts.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- Sausalito, United States
- Employees
- 44
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 61.9/100
- Industry
- Robotics
- Sector
- Robotics, Drones, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Risk, Climate Tech, Wildfire, Climate Adaptation, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VCOther financing | Oct 2025 | $60M | $240M | MHS Capital · NextView Ventures · Slow Ventures · StepStone Group | ↗ |
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Series A13 investors entered at this stage
Convective Capital
Caffeinated Capital
MHS Capital
NextView Ventures
Slow Ventures
StepStone Group
Advance Venture Partners
ROAR VENTURES
Offline Ventures
First Round Capital
Bullpen Capital
DCVC
Transition VC
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