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Kilimo

Ripley, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 233 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors

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Kilimo provides water stewardship services, working with companies, organizations, and farmers to improve water security in priority watersheds through hydrological assessment, efficient irrigation practices, and measurable results reported in cubic meters following standards such as VWBA. It combines climate, agricultural, and geographic data with field implementation to deliver traceable, verifiable water management outcomes.

Founders & leadership

Kilimo was founded in 2017 by Rodrigo Tissera and Jairo Trad.

RTRodrigo Tissera
Rodrigo TisseraCo-founderRodrigo Tissera is co-founder and head of business development at Kilimo, an agricultural technology platform that assists farmers with irrigation decision-making. He holds expertise in sustainable agriculture, AgTech, and high-value and commodity crops.
JTJairo Trad
Jairo TradFounderFounder of Kilimo, which provides water stewardship services that help companies, organizations, and farmers improve water security in priority watersheds through hydrological assessment, efficient irrigation, and measurable results reported in cubic meters.
JC
Juan Carlos AbdalaNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 11

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$7.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2017–2024

▶$7.5MraisedJun 2024 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Juan Carlos AbdalaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Helge DaebelDirector
  • Jairo Nicolas TradExecutive Officer, Director
  • Oscar Enrique Pomar HermosaExecutive Officer
  • Santiago MurthaghDirector
Offering amount
$7.5M
Amount sold
$7.5M
First sale
Jun 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$100KraisedJul 2017 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jairo Nicolas TradExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rodrigo TisseraExecutive Officer, Director
  • Juan Carlos AbdalaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$100K
Amount sold
$100K
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Kilimo do?
Kilimo provides water stewardship services, working with companies, organizations, and farmers to improve water security in priority watersheds through hydrological assessment, efficient irrigation practices, and measurable results reported in cubic meters following standards such as VWBA. It combines climate, agricultural, and geographic data with field implementation to deliver traceable, verifiable water management outcomes.
Who founded Kilimo?
Kilimo was founded by Rodrigo Tissera, Jairo Trad in 2017.
Who are Kilimo's investors?
Kilimo's investors include AgLaunch Accelerator, Alaya Capital, Antom, Capria Ventures, Emerald Technology Ventures Ag, GLOCAL Latam, Impacta Latam VC, iThink VC and 3 more.
How much funding has Kilimo raised?
Kilimo has disclosed $7.6M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Kilimo headquartered?
Kilimo is headquartered in Ripley, US.