Today, I'm excited to share the launch of
@Seneca_Systems. Seneca's mission is end the wildfire threat across 500 million acres in the US and allied nations by 2035.
115 million Americans live with fire risk. Fire costs our nation ~$1 trillion annually. It destroys our most precious wild spaces and natural capital. And for those of us who call the American West our home, this is personal.
We must face this head on. It is time that we bring firefighters the next-generation tools that heroes deserve. Seneca is building the modern fire arsenal for the highest risk period in our history.
Our first product is an autonomous, AI-powered, rapid response fire suppression drone system.
We are proud to be backed with $60 million led by
@caffeinatedcap and
@convectivecap with participation from
@firstround ,
@TransitionVC,
@DCVC,
@offlineventures, and others.
There is no question that fire risk is growing. But we must innovate to be resilient. This is not a battle we can lose.
Many thanks to the amazing Seneca team. Proud to be in the fight with you all.
@nhfoley @billclerico @adrianaoun @johnclarkemills,
@DrLoriMM, Chief Rick Balentine.
And capital partners
@NextViewVC @bullpencap @advanceventurepartne Advance Venture Partners,
@stepstonegroup, Roar Ventures, Good Friends,
@slow,
@mhs Slow Ventures, MHS Capital,