What is aWhere?
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, aWhere operates at the intersection of data analytics and agriculture. The company collects and analyzes over a billion data points daily from across the globe to generate unparalleled visibility and actionable insights. This 'Agricultural Intelligence' is crucial for informed decision-making, supporting stakeholders ranging from individual farmers to governmental bodies in shaping agricultural strategies and policies. The company's extensive data analysis capabilities aim to optimize agricultural practices and inform policy development.
How much funding has aWhere raised?
aWhere has raised a total of $15M across 6 funding rounds:
Private Equity
$2.5M
Series A
$7M
Debt
$3M
Debt
$2.1M
Debt
$150K
Debt
$225K
Private Equity (2014): $2.5M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2014): $7M led by AgFunder, Elixir Capital Management, and Aravaipa Ventures
Debt (2015): $3M supported by Elixir Capital and Aravaipa Ventures
Debt (2017): $2.1M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2020): $150K backed by PPP
Debt (2021): $225K with participation from PPP
Key Investors in aWhere
AgFunder
AgFunder is a global venture capital firm dedicated to advancing agrifood, human, and planetary health through investments in deeptech platforms, including AI and robotics. They focus on addressing systemic challenges in food and agriculture by backing innovative technologies.
Elixir Capital Management
Elixir Capital Management, established in 2011, provides investors with key insights and access to growth equity, venture capital, and hedge fund classes, employing proprietary strategies across various industries.
Aravaipa Ventures
Aravaipa Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Boulder, Colorado, that invests in advanced technology companies with a strong emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, particularly in clean or climate technologies.
What's next for aWhere?
The recent major strategic investment in aWhere signals a strong confidence in its business model and its capacity to scale its Agricultural Intelligence platform. This capital infusion is expected to fuel further development of its data analysis capabilities and expand its market reach. With a focus on providing critical insights for farm-level operations and national policy, aWhere is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for data-driven solutions in the agricultural sector, potentially driving innovation in sustainable farming practices and food security initiatives.
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