# Plume Finder

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/plume-finder

- Industry: IT Infrastructure
- Headquarters: France
- Website: www.plumefinder.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 9, 2026)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Plume Finder Inc. was founded in 2024 in France, focusing on developing tools for energy infrastructure. In April 2026, The company was founded by Edouard Labarthe and Marc W. Plume Finder Inc. raised EUR 3.3 million in seed funding led by AENU, with participation from Kima Ventures, Raise Sherpas, Collaborative Fund, Y Combinator, and Better Angle.

Plume Finder offers a sophisticated suite of AI-driven tools designed to streamline the site selection process for energy infrastructure development. Their core product enables users to analyze grid, regulatory, and geospatial constraints using natural language queries, eliminating the need for complex code writing. This feature allows energy developers to find suitable land parcels quickly, validate them, and comprehend local territorial regulations before making investment decisions. With capabilities like automated due diligence across more than 100 custom criteria—ranging from zoning and environmental protections to grid proximity and flood zones—Plume’s offerings cater primarily to renewable energy developers, including solar and wind energy companies, across multiple European markets, such as France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. This technology is particularly beneficial for developers looking to enhance their project management efficiency and reduce risks associated with site selection.

Plume Finder's revenue model is centered around subscription-based services designed for B2B transactions with energy developers. Clients access Plume's platform through subscriptions that provide them with comprehensive data analysis and project management capabilities. The firm facilitates transactions through tiered subscription plans that offer varying degrees of access to features, including real-time data analytics and automated reporting tools. These pricing structures are tailored to meet the needs of different clients, from small developers to large energy firms, ensuring they can scale their operations without significant increases in overhead. The flagship offering of the platform, which provides predictive grid intelligence and access to a wealth of geospatial data, is a key component in driving client engagement and revenue growth.

The company plans to use the April 2026 seed funding to support faster deployment of renewable energy projects, fund a doubling of the workforce, and drive geographic expansion into Italy and the US.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 9, 2026, $3.8M — Kima Ventures, Y Combinator, Collaborative Fund, AENU, Raise Sherpas, Better Angle

## Investors

- Kima Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kima-ventures) — Seed
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Collaborative Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/collaborative-fund) — Seed
- AENU (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aenu) — Seed
- Raise Sherpas (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/raise-sherpas) — Seed
- Better Angle (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/better-angle) — Seed