

“ Sharper Shape’s unique services, which combine long-distance drone survey flights and automated data analysis, will provide unprecedented efficiency gains to electricity grid operators,” said Andrej Srsen, Straightforward Capital’s managing director.

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and Sharper Shape are demonstrating and developing commercial services based on long-distance drone flights for electric companies. The companies are already collaborating in the U.S. And, Sharper Shape will now have access to over 400 PIP consultants worldwide. With this investment, PIP is able to extend its service offering for its energy customers to include Sharper Shape’s automated asset inspection and analyses. In addition to financing from Straightforward Capital, the funding includes strategic investment from partners of an Australia-based global performance improvement consulting company, Partners In Performance (PIP). Today, Sharper Shape, the global market leader of automated drone-based asset inspections, has announced US$3.25 million in new funding (€2.9 million) led by Straightforward Capital, a European venture capital firm with thorough experience in the energy sector. Sharper Shape will accelerate its drone service development and customer acquisition

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