WeatherFlow-Tempest – a leader in weather technology and environmental monitoring solutions – announced a growth financing round, raising $3 million from WindSail Capital Group.
The company is rapidly expanding its weather station network deployment while increasing the set of decision tools available for business customers. So far, the company has deployed more than 80,000 stations, primarily in North America.
The fundraising strengthens the company’s position as it marks its 5th year in business and will accelerate its weather station deployment while enabling further expansion of Tempest B2B SaaS and DaaS offerings. And the company utilizes optimized weather data to assist strategic partners in driving outdoor smart home innovation, helping users save water and energy while powering smart irrigation and energy solutions across the industry. They are also trusted partners in other business markets suited to its strengths, including utilities, news media, commercial real estate, etc.
Tempest’s suite of products, including the acclaimed Tempest Weather System for consumers and professionals, utilizes advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence to deliver precise, real-time weather data and forecasting using its proprietary Nearcast technology.
The Tempest Weather System has been recognized for its user-friendly design, data collection, and seamless integration with smart home devices, making it a valuable tool for weather enthusiasts, homeowners and professionals alike. And the company has a suite of highly successful proprietary Lifestyle Apps generating subscription revenue from consumers. Now with critical mass in network coverage, Tempest is increasingly focused on its business offerings.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are thrilled to have partnered with WindSail Capital for the next stage of our journey. Our capabilities in onsite weather monitoring and prediction capabilities are unparalleled, and we are investing to ensure we remain the business leaders. The combination of our Tempest Home and TempestOne Weather Stations, and our ability to deliver unique data via API and powerful tools, positions the business for sustained growth within several large markets. Most importantly, we have proven our ability to operate profitably while helping customers save energy and water and generally optimize outcomes that are affected by weather. It’s now time to invest in rapid growth.”
- Buck Lyons, CEO and co-founder of WeatherFlow-Tempest
“WindSail is excited to partner with the WeatherFlow-Tempest team as we see weather events continue to pose greater challenges for businesses and individuals alike. We believe Tempest’s ability to accurately predict highly localized weather, through a decentralized and scalable solution with cutting edge hardware, modeling and software capabilities, will continue to set them apart from others in the market.”
- Ian Bowles, Managing Director and co-founder of WindSail
