Plume Secures $3.9 Million Funding Led By AENU With Participation From Y Combinator

Plume, a San Francisco-based geospatial data startup focused on infrastructure development, raised $3.9 million in funding led by AENU, with participation from Y Combinator, Kima Ventures, Raise Phiture, Better Angle, and Collab Fund. Founded in 2024 by Edouard Labarthe and Marc Watine and originally incubated by Y Combinator, the company has built an AI-powered platform that lets developers interact with geospatial data using natural language to identify optimal sites for renewable energy projects. Plume will use the new capital to expand its operations and grow its footprint across European and North American markets. FOUNDERS: Edouard Labarthe & Marc Watine INVESTORS: AENU, Y Combinator, Kima Ventures, Raise Phiture, Better Angle & Collab Fund AMOUNT: $3,900,000 HQ: San Francisco, California #VentureCapital #Plume #EdouardLabarthe #MarcWatine #TradedVC