Is the market for firetech big enough to build a VC-backed company? Absolutely! Maxwell Brodie, CEO of Rain, discusses how a 15-minute reduction in wildfire response time would result in between $3.5 and $8.2 billion in economic savings in California alone. https://lnkd.in/gJRgiERG
Convective Capital
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
San Francisco, CA 945 followers
A venture capital firm investing in Firetech.
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It’s official! The Red Sky Summit will be returning to the Bay Area this November. We are eager to bring together 300 of the top wildfire thought leaders including members of the fire service, technology entrepreneurs, utility and insurance executives, elected officials, and more. The Summit is thoughtfully curated to ensure a wide range of perspectives and expertise. We invite you to apply to attend today! https://lnkd.in/gANqTr8g
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With 2.2 million acres burned across the United States in 2024, fire season is off to a fast start. We encourage everyone to download Watch Duty, a free service that provides live wildfire mapping and life-saving alerts. Stay safe! 🎇 https://app.watchduty.org
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With California's $54 billion investment in achieving carbon neutrality, firetech companies have the opportunity to make a substantial impact. The plan includes conducting 1.5 million acres of wildfire risk reduction per year by 2030 and 2.5 million acres per year by 2045. Read the full article below and subscribe to our community newsletter for more recommended reads. 📚 Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/gpaKa_y6 https://lnkd.in/gk7V9Vt5
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Congratulations to WindBorne Systems on closing their $15M Series A! Learn more about their revolutionary AI-driven weather balloons with CEO John Dean on CNBC. https://lnkd.in/gGK6Y5zx
AI-driven weather balloons hope to make weather forecasts more accurate
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Awesome to see Timothy Barat and Gridware literally writing the book on wildfire safety for utilities. And kudos to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for embracing technology in their efforts to end catastrophic wildfire.
We are thrilled to see Pacific Gas and Electric Company's dedication to wildfire mitigation showcased brilliantly in their inaugural Near-Term, Risk-Informed Wildfire Mitigation Strategies Guidebook! Gridware has been honored to take the stand alongside Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Delphire Inc, Watch Duty, ALERTWest, & Technosylva on the mission to end catastrophic wildfires; a mission that now spans the nation and the globe. This guidebook represents the culmination of decades of research, testing, and development, ultimately presenting a clear and cohesive strategy that utilities worldwide can adopt. Together, we can create safer, more resilient communities. Join us in this vital mission to protect lives and landscapes from the threat of wildfires. Stay connected for more updates and innovations in wildfire mitigation! #wildfire #WildfireMitigation #UtilityInnovation #TechForGood Andrew Abranches Patti Poppe Sumeet Singh, P.E. Pacific Gas and Electric Company Southern California Edison (SCE) San Diego Gas & Electric
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Recognizing the fragmented nature of current wildfire management efforts, the inaugural Red Sky Summit sought to bridge divides by bringing together a diverse array of stakeholders. The Summit gathered over 230 participants from the fire service, technology entrepreneurs, philanthropists, elected officials, and more. All with the shared goal to develop and scale innovative, technology-based solutions to our wildfire crisis. Read the official report which highlights key insights, summary discussions, and high-level outcomes from the Summit, delineating a collective path forward in addressing catastrophic wildfire impacts. https://lnkd.in/gjQjVfyD
Red Sky Summit Report 2023
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Last week, our team joined BurnBot, Inc. in Incline Village for a first-hand look at the power of their technology. BurnBot clears vegetation 10x faster than traditional methods, protecting against destructive wildfire. Learn more at BurnBot.com https://lnkd.in/g3QXnYs4
BurnBot Inc. demonstrates wildfire prevention technology in Tahoe-Truckee region
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🛰️ Exciting News from our portfolio company, Hubble Network! They have made history with the first-ever Bluetooth connection directly to space. Read about their journey and the exciting possibilities ahead in the full article on TechCrunch. https://lnkd.in/gezY5FzT #Innovation #SpaceTech #HubbleNetwork
🚀 We just did the impossible: the first-ever Bluetooth connection to space! At Hubble Network, we're thrilled to announce this significant achievement that underscores our commitment to pioneering advancements in connectivity. This milestone is a crucial step in our ongoing efforts to build the world’s first truly global, battery-efficient, and cost-effective network. This innovation will open up unprecedented opportunities for connectivity across various sectors, including agriculture, logistics, defense, and more.