Plume, a Paris, France–based startup specializing in geospatial AI for renewable energy, has raised €3.3 million in funding.
Investors
The round was led by AENU, with participation from Y Combinator, Kima Ventures, Raise Phiture, Better Angle, and Collab Fund.
AENU is a Berlin-based venture capital (VC) firm that focuses on investing in early-stage climate tech and impact-driven startups. Founded in 2022, AENU aims to support companies that help tackle major global challenges, including climate change and social inequality. The firm invests in Seed and Series A stages.
Plume Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to expand its team and support Plume’s expansion across Europe and the United States.
About Plume
Founded in 2024 by Edouard Labarthe and Marc Watine, Plume is an AI-powered geospatial platform for site selection in energy infrastructure projects. The platform aggregates over 150 geospatial datasets and analyzes unstructured regulatory documents to streamline renewable energy site selection, permitting, and grid connection. It utilizes AI agents to interpret complex regulatory documents. Already active in France, Spain, Romania, and the Czech Republic, the company plans to enter Italy and the U.S. in 2026.
Funding Details
Company: Plume Finder Inc.
Raised: €3.3M
Round: Not disclosed
Funding Date: April 2026
Lead Investor: AENU
Additional Investors: Y Combinator, Kima Ventures, Raise Phiture, Better Angle, Collab Fund
Company Website: https://www.plumefinder.com/
Software Category: Geospatial AI / Renewable Energy Tech
Source: https://www.eu-startups.com/2026/04/franco-american-startup-plume-raises-e3-3-million-to-speed-up-renewable-energy-site-selection-with-geospatial-ai/