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Care Weather

YC W21

Orem, US · Founded 2019 · 2 employees · 8 known investors

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Care Weather operates a low-cost flat-panel radar satellite system that gathers high-precision weather observations for governments and maritime shipping operators. The satellite design achieves cost advantages through vertical integration, improved power generation, and orbital positioning closer to Earth's surface.

Also known as Care Weather Technologies, Inc.

Advanced ManufacturingSpace TechHard TechSpace ExplorationSatellitesWeatherAgricultureUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

Care Weather was founded in 2019 by Patrick Walton and Alex Laraway.

PWPatrick Walton
Patrick WaltonCo-founder, CEOPatrick Walton holds M.S. and B.S. degrees in electrical and mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University. At Care Weather, he serves as co-founder, CEO, and project engineer, overseeing the company's satellite operations and infrastructure; previously, he led BYU's rocketry club and managed the development and launch of the university's first two satellites.
ALAlex Laraway
Alex LarawayCofounder, CTOAlex Laraway holds a bachelor's degree in manufacturing from Brigham Young University and has designed and built satellites now in orbit. He has experience in aerospace engineering and high-altitude rocket development.
ALAlex Laraway
Alex LarawayCofounder, CTO

Investors · 8

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)listed by Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)Toronto · $50K – $250K

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Leap Forward Ventureslisted by Leap Forward VenturesLarkspur

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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Boost VCreportedSan Mateo · $500K

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ConstellationreportedSan Francisco

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Pale Blue DotreportedMalmö · $200K – $2.2M

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Related companies · 6

Capella SpaceCapella Space designs, builds, and operates synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellations that provide all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation imagery at sub-0.25m resolution. It offers an automated end-to-end tasking and data delivery platform serving defense and intelligence, maritime, disaster response, and infrastructure monitoring customers.
AtmoAtmo develops AI-powered weather forecasting models that process real-time satellite, ground station, radar, and ocean buoy data to deliver forecasts at high resolution and speed. The company serves governments, militaries, and industries with improved weather prediction accuracy and detail for operational decision-making.
The Weather CompanyThe Weather Company provides weather data, forecasting, and software solutions for aviation operations, media broadcasters, government and defense organizations, and advertisers. The company offers products for flight dispatch optimization, weather content production, and weather-targeted advertising across multiple enterprise sectors.
WeatherCheckWeatherCheck provides address-specific weather data and damage detection services for property owners to identify weather-related damage eligible for insurance claims. The platform monitors residential and commercial properties nationwide and notifies owners of potential damage from hail, wind, and other weather events.
AstranisAstranis manufactures small, high-powered geosynchronous satellites equipped with advanced digital processing technology for global telecommunications and connectivity services.
TesseractTesseract designs and manufactures spacecraft propulsion hardware, including off-the-shelf thrusters, multi-thruster modules, and complete propulsion systems for space missions. The company prioritizes low-toxicity green propellants, cost-effective manufacturing, and flight-qualified reliability for aerospace applications.

Companies working in the same space as Care Weather.

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2021$50K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Legal entities · 1

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YC’s latest Demo Day shows fascinating wagers on healthcare, chip design, AI and more | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Apr 2024Care Weather 🌎 🛰️ Highest-accuracy global weather data from low-cost satellitesycombinator.com · Mar 2024Care Weather Technologies Funding | $0-5M Revenue | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai

Frequently asked questions

What does Care Weather do?
Care Weather operates a low-cost flat-panel radar satellite system that gathers high-precision weather observations for governments and maritime shipping operators. The satellite design achieves cost advantages through vertical integration, improved power generation, and orbital positioning closer to Earth's surface.
Who founded Care Weather?
Care Weather was founded by Patrick Walton, Alex Laraway in 2019.
Who are Care Weather's investors?
Care Weather's investors include Campus Founders Fund, Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), Leap Forward Ventures, Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, Boost VC, Constellation, Pale Blue Dot.
Where is Care Weather headquartered?
Care Weather is headquartered in Orem, US.