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Planet Watchers
Founded 2016 · 24 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
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PlanetWatchers provides acreage reporting and claims validation services using satellite imagery and remote sensing technology for the North American crop insurance industry. The company helps insurers, agents, and growers improve operational efficiency and data accuracy.
Founders & leadership
Planet Watchers was founded in 2016 by Dominic Edmunds and Roi Shilo.
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Dominic EdmundsCEODominic Edmunds is CEO of Planet Watchers, which provides acreage reporting and claims validation services using satellite imagery for the North American crop insurance industry.
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Roi ShiloFounder & CTORoi Shilo is founder and CTO of Planet Watchers, which provides acreage reporting and claims validation services using satellite imagery and remote sensing for the crop insurance industry. He has over a decade of experience in remote sensing and computer vision.
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Investors · 4
Creative Ventureslisted by Creative VenturesSan Francisco Bay Area · $1M
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Resolute Ventureslisted by Resolute VenturesSan Francisco · $1M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Planet Watchers do?
- PlanetWatchers provides acreage reporting and claims validation services using satellite imagery and remote sensing technology for the North American crop insurance industry. The company helps insurers, agents, and growers improve operational efficiency and data accuracy.
- Who founded Planet Watchers?
- Planet Watchers was founded by Dominic Edmunds, Roi Shilo in 2016.
- Who are Planet Watchers's investors?
- Planet Watchers's investors include Creative Ventures, Resolute Ventures, Seraphim Space, ZORA.