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YC W24

Ann Arbor, US · Founded 2023 · 3 employees · 10 known investors

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Precip provides hyper-local rainfall measurement and forecasting using AI, delivering up-to-the-hour precipitation data at 1km resolution without requiring physical weather stations. The service targets industries and organizations that need accurate rainfall data for operational decision-making and scheduling.

Also known as Precipitation Inc.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareArtificial IntelligenceConsumerClimateAPIAgricultureUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W24)

Precip was founded in 2023 by Jesse Vollmar and Michael Asher.

JVJesse Vollmar
Jesse VollmarCEOJesse Vollmar was CEO of FarmLogs, a farm management software company that raised $37 million in funding. He is now building Precip, a rainfall measurement technology company.
MAMichael Asher
Michael AsherCTOMichael Asher is a data scientist and software engineer with interests in agriculture and construction.
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Sam Pierce Lolla

Investors · 10

Sterling Roadlisted by Sterling RoadSan Francisco · $25K – $150K

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Virta Ventureslisted by Virta VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $750K
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Basis Set VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $3M

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Capitalize VCreportedChicago · $100K – $200K

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Dot Slash CapitalreportedSeattle

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Forge VenturesreportedSingapore

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General CatalystreportedSan Francisco · $30M

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Night CapitalreportedCapitola

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Frequently asked questions

What does Precip do?
Precip provides hyper-local rainfall measurement and forecasting using AI, delivering up-to-the-hour precipitation data at 1km resolution without requiring physical weather stations. The service targets industries and organizations that need accurate rainfall data for operational decision-making and scheduling.
Who founded Precip?
Precip was founded by Jesse Vollmar, Michael Asher in 2023.
Who are Precip's investors?
Precip's investors include Pioneer, Sterling Road, Virta Ventures, Y Combinator, Basis Set Ventures, Capitalize VC, Dot Slash Capital, Forge Ventures and 2 more.
Where is Precip headquartered?
Precip is headquartered in Ann Arbor, US.