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Pachama

acquired by Carbon DirectYC W19

San Francisco, US · Founded 2018 · 85 employees · 40 known investors

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Pachama used satellite imagery, lidar, and machine learning to verify and monitor forest carbon projects, connecting companies to nature-based carbon credits for reforestation and forest conservation.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)

Pachama was founded in 2018 by Diego Saez Gil and Tomas Aftalion.

DSDiego Saez Gil
Diego Saez GilFounderDiego Saez Gil co-founded Bluesmart (YC W15) and WeHostels before founding Pachama, a company focused on addressing deforestation and climate change. He grew up in northern Argentina.
TATomas Aftalion
Tomas AftalionCo-FounderFounder of Pachama, which used satellite imagery, lidar, and machine learning to verify and monitor forest carbon projects and connect companies to nature-based carbon credits. His prior work spans mobile micro-credit efforts in East Africa and carbon credit reforestation projects in Latin America.
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Emma ChastainHead of Operations
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Levi MalottSenior Engineer
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Henrrietta OpokuDirector of People
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Jamie DurfeeRecruiter
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Tim BrechbuehlerRecruiterformer

Investors · 40

AirAngelslisted by AirAngelsMiami Beach

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20VCreportedLondon · $250K – $5M

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AccelreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $100M

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Capital B Private Holdingsreported

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Financière Agachereported

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FJ LabsreportedNew York · $100K – $3M

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Future PositivereportedNew York

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German VenturesreportedMunich

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Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $1M

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James Beshara FundreportedVenice

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Lowercase CapitalreportedJackson

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Positive VenturesreportedSão Paulo

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Scientia VenturesreportedNew York

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SeayareportedMadrid · $2.2M – $16.2M

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Sherpalo VenturesreportedMenlo Park

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Sweet Capitalreported

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Toba CapitalreportedLos Angeles · $1M – $10M

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TS VenturesreportedBelgrade · $27M

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Also in the syndicate · 3

Saltwater CapitalSeaya AndromedaZinal Growth

Funding

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$55M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2022–2023

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Founder mafia

4 people who came through Pachama went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Pachama do?
Pachama used satellite imagery, lidar, and machine learning to verify and monitor forest carbon projects, connecting companies to nature-based carbon credits for reforestation and forest conservation.
Who founded Pachama?
Pachama was founded by Diego Saez Gil, Tomas Aftalion in 2018.
Who are Pachama's investors?
Pachama's investors include Aglae Ventures, AirAngels, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Firstrock Capital, Jetstream, Lowercarbon Capital, Nimble Partners, PLUS Capital and 29 more.
How much funding has Pachama raised?
Pachama has disclosed $55M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Who acquired Pachama?
Pachama was acquired by Carbon Direct.
Where is Pachama headquartered?
Pachama is headquartered in San Francisco, US.