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Sharper Shape
Using AI-based asset and vegetation intelligence to transform T&D inspections, making utilities sharper and better
About Sharper Shape
Sharper Shape is a company that specializes in providing advanced inspection solutions for utility companies. Operating in the energy sector, Sharper Shape leverages AI-powered drones and cloud-based software to deliver proactive asset intelligence. The company serves electric utility providers by inspecting power lines and managing vegetation to mitigate infrastructure-related risks. Its core product, Sharper CORE, is a cloud-based platform that integrates seamlessly with third-party systems, offering comprehensive data collection, visualization, and analysis. Sharper Shape's business model revolves around offering subscription-based access to its software and services, generating revenue through long-term contracts with utility companies. The company aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of utility operations by identifying weak points in transmission and distribution networks in a cost-effective manner.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- San Jose, United States
- Employees
- 58
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 63.9/100
- Sector
- Robotics, Risk Management, Analytics, Inspection, Drones, Space Tech, Industrial Technology, Industrial Analytics, ESA, ESA SME
- Technology
- Deep Tech, Connected Device
- Business model
- Manufacturing, SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | May 2022 | $18M | $72M | Michael Harvey Trust | ↗ |
| DEBTDebt | Jun 2021 | $1.4M | — | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Sharper Shape is 2.2K monthly website visits, up 37.5% over the last three months. Sharper Shape's team declined 4.9% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
VisionPlus
Series A2 investors entered at this stage
- SCStraightforward Capital
- MTMichael Harvey Trust
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Sterlite Power
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Grid.Vc
KGAP+
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