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Descartes Labs

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Santa Fe, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 14 known investors

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Acquired by EarthDaily Analytics October 2024 · terms undisclosed · source ↗

Descartes Labs was a Los Alamos-spinoff geospatial analytics company that used AI to process satellite imagery for agriculture, mining, insurance, and government clients.

Founders & leadership

Descartes Labs was founded in 2014 by Mark Johnson, Steven Brumby, and Mike Warren.

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Mark JohnsonCo-founder
SBSteven Brumby
Steven BrumbyCo-founder
MWMike Warren
Mike WarrenCo-Founder & CTOMike Warren is founder of Descartes Labs and previously spent 25 years as a scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, with additional experience as a senior software engineer at Sandpiper Networks. He holds degrees in Physics and Engineering & Applied Science from Caltech and a PhD in Physics from UC Santa Barbara.
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Suzanne McBrideNamed on SEC filing
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Andrew ZiolkowskiNamed on SEC filing
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James MontgomeryNamed on SEC filingPromoter at March Capital Partners

Board

ECEric Chin
Eric ChinBoard directorPartner and Alpha Founder at Crosslink Capital
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Francine SommerBoard director

Investors · 14

Crosslink Capitallisted by Crosslink CapitalMenlo Park · $1M – $9M

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Sandbox IndustriesreportedChicago

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Also in the syndicate · 2

Cultivian SandboxMarch Capitallead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$50.1M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2014–2026

▶$20MraisedOct 2019 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Suzanne McBrideDirector
  • Mark JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Eric ChinDirector
  • Andrew ZiolkowskiDirector
  • James MontgomeryDirector
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$20M
First sale
Aug 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$30MraisedAug 2017 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$30M
First sale
Aug 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$75KraisedOct 2014 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steven BrumbyDirector
  • Francine SommerDirector
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$75K
First sale
Oct 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Descartes Labs went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Descartes Labs do?
Descartes Labs was a Los Alamos-spinoff geospatial analytics company that used AI to process satellite imagery for agriculture, mining, insurance, and government clients.
Who founded Descartes Labs?
Descartes Labs was founded by Mark Johnson, Steven Brumby, Mike Warren in 2014.
Who are Descartes Labs's investors?
Descartes Labs's investors include Correlation Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Cultivian Sandbox Ventures, DCVC (Data Collective), Hemisphere Ventures LLC, Industrious Ventures, SINEWAVE VENTURES, Valuestream Ventures and 4 more.
How much funding has Descartes Labs raised?
Descartes Labs has disclosed $50.1M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Descartes Labs headquartered?
Descartes Labs is headquartered in Santa Fe, US.