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WindBorne Systems Raises $37M for AI Weather Forecasting
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- →AI enables weather simulations on laptops, reducing costs and increasing accessibility.
- →WindBorne's unique data collection method enhances forecast accuracy, creating a competitive edge.
- →The funding supports expansion into the private sector, potentially transforming how businesses use weather data.
WindBorne Systems, a startup founded in 2019, has secured $37 million in Series B funding to advance its AI-driven weather forecasting technology. The company uses long-duration weather balloons to collect data, which is then processed by AI models to produce accurate forecasts without the need for supercomputers. This funding round, co-led by Khosla Ventures and Galvanize, values WindBorne at $250 million. The company plans to use the funds to expand its commercial operations, targeting private sector clients who can benefit from integrating weather data into their business strategies.
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