Earthmover pivots to focus on weather and geospatial data, raises $7.2M seed round.

Earthmover, a climate tech startup, is pivoting to focus on weather and geospatial data. The company's data storage platform, built on open-source software, now serves more than 10 paying customers. Earthmover has raised a $7.2 million seed round led by Lowercarbon Capital to build new tools on top of its platform. The pivot aims to tap into frequently changing data that require urgent solutions, such as weather forecasts and fire monitoring.

Earthmover, a climate tech startup, has announced a strategic pivot to focus on weather and geospatial data. The company's decision to shift its emphasis from a broad climate tech approach to immediate weather-related needs aims to address urgent data challenges in sectors like fire risks and renewable energy forecasting Earthmover Aims to Transform Weather and Geospatial Data Like Snowflake^[1].

The pivot has allowed Earthmover to better serve its clients by providing timely and relevant insights. The company's robust data storage platform, built on open-source software, now supports more than 10 paying customers. This platform is designed to handle large and complex datasets, making it versatile for various applications Earthmover Aims to Transform Weather and Geospatial Data Like Snowflake^[1].

Earthmover has secured a $7.2 million seed funding round led by Lowercarbon Capital, with contributions from Costanoa Ventures and Preston-Werner Ventures. The funding will be used to develop new tools that build upon the existing data storage platform, further enhancing the company's offerings Earthmover Aims to Transform Weather and Geospatial Data Like Snowflake^[1].

The company's open-source strategy provides customers with a sense of security. By using open-source tools, customers can mitigate risks associated with relying on a startup. Should Earthmover pivot or cease operations, clients retain control over their data, stored independently Earthmover Aims to Transform Weather and Geospatial Data Like Snowflake^[1].

Earthmover's clientele includes innovative companies like Kettle, an insurance startup that assesses wildfire risks, and RWE, a prominent German energy firm. These organizations leverage Earthmover’s platform to navigate the uncertainties of weather, particularly in forecasting supply and demand for renewable energy sources Earthmover Aims to Transform Weather and Geospatial Data Like Snowflake^[1].

The overarching goal of Earthmover is to democratize access to weather and geospatial data. By simplifying access to critical data, the company aims to empower more users to make informed decisions based on real-time weather insights Earthmover Aims to Transform Weather and Geospatial Data Like Snowflake^[1].