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§ Private Profile · Paris, France
Renewable infrastructure deployment at scale.
Plume has raised $500K across 1 funding round.
Key people at Plume.
Plume was founded in 2024 by Edouard Labarthe (Founder) and Marc W (Founder).
Plume has raised $500K in total across 1 funding round.
Plume is an AI-powered geospatial platform for site selection in energy infrastructure projects.
Selecting the right sites requires analysis of +50 geospatial, grid, and regulatory constraints across fragmented data sources.
Plume changes the process by enabling users to interact with geospatial data using natural language.
Plume is an AI-powered geospatial platform founded in 2024 that facilitates renewable infrastructure deployment at scale by optimizing site selection for energy projects. It analyzes over 50 geospatial, grid, and regulatory data sources, enabling users to interact with complex data through natural language, thus streamlining the traditionally fragmented and cumbersome site selection process[1]. For an investment firm, Plume represents a cutting-edge climate tech opportunity focused on accelerating the energy transition through scalable infrastructure deployment.
As a portfolio company, Plume builds a SaaS product serving renewable energy developers, infrastructure planners, and investors who need precise, data-driven site selection to reduce project risk and improve deployment speed. The platform solves the problem of fragmented data and complex regulatory environments that slow renewable infrastructure projects. With a small but active team and backing from Y Combinator, Plume shows early growth momentum in the climate tech and real estate sectors[1].
Plume was founded in 2024 by Edouard Labarthe and Marc W, both focused on accelerating the energy transition through technology. The idea emerged from the need to simplify and scale renewable infrastructure deployment by leveraging AI and geospatial data to overcome site selection challenges. Early traction includes acceptance into Y Combinator’s Summer 2024 batch and active development of their platform in Paris, France, with a team of four[1].
Plume rides the global trend of accelerating renewable energy deployment to meet climate goals. The timing is critical as governments and private sectors increase investments in clean energy infrastructure, requiring faster and more efficient project development tools. Market forces such as regulatory complexity, fragmented data, and the urgent need for decarbonization create strong demand for AI-driven solutions like Plume. By enabling scalable infrastructure siting, Plume influences the renewable energy ecosystem by reducing barriers to project deployment and supporting the global energy transition[1].
Plume is poised to expand its platform capabilities and user base as renewable infrastructure investments grow worldwide. Trends shaping its journey include increasing AI adoption in energy, regulatory shifts favoring renewables, and growing demand for data-driven decision-making tools. Its influence may evolve from a niche geospatial tool to a critical infrastructure deployment platform integrated with broader energy and climate tech ecosystems. Continued innovation and strategic partnerships will be key to scaling impact and capturing market share in the fast-growing renewable infrastructure sector.
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Note: There is another entity named Plume Network focused on blockchain tokenization of real-world assets including renewable energy projects, but it is distinct from the AI-powered geospatial platform Plume described here[2][3][5]. This response focuses on the renewable infrastructure deployment platform Plume founded in 2024 in Paris.
Plume was founded in 2024 by Edouard Labarthe (Founder) and Marc W (Founder).
Plume has raised $500K in total across 1 funding round.
Key people at Plume.
Plume has raised $500K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $500K Seed in September 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | $500K Seed | — | — | Announced |
