Rainbow
Founded 2021 · 22 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors
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Rainbow delivers hyperlocal weather forecasts using real-time satellite and radar data, with a focus on minute-by-minute precipitation nowcasting up to 4 hours in advance. The company serves multiple industries including logistics, agriculture, energy, media, retail, and financial services through both a consumer app and enterprise APIs.
Founders & leadership
Rainbow was founded in 2021 by Alexander Matveenko.
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Alexander MatveenkoinCEO, FounderAlexander Matveenko founded Rainbow, which develops AI-powered weather nowcasting technology using satellite, radar, and sensor data to deliver precipitation forecasts and operational weather intelligence for logistics, agriculture, energy, and other sectors. He previously held leadership positions at MAPS.ME and Mapbox in mapping and geospatial technology.
Investors · 8
Melnichek InvestmentsLimassol
8VCreportedAustin · $100K – $50M
Altai VenturesreportedWestport
Caffeinated CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $3M – $50M
Habitat PartnersreportedNew York
Zigg Capitalreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $4M
Also in the syndicate · 2
Arch Capital GroupBuckley Ventures
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries AJan 2025Source ↗
- Undisclosed amountseed funding roundJan 2024
8VC, Altai Ventures, Arch Capital Group, Buckley Ventures, Caffeinated Capital, Habitat Partners, Zigg Capital
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 9
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Tomorrow Io19 shared keywordsTomorrow.io develops an AI-powered weather intelligence platform that combines satellite technology and proprietary data to help organizations forecast weather impacts and build resilience. The platform serves Fortune 500 companies, humanitarian organizations, and governments across industries including logistics, aviation, and manufacturing.
Spire Global18 shared keywordsSpire operates a constellation of nanosatellites that collect granular Earth and environmental data from orbit, providing analytics for climate, logistics, and community protection. The company serves customers in industries including logistics, environmental monitoring, and government sectors.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Rainbow do?
- Rainbow delivers hyperlocal weather forecasts using real-time satellite and radar data, with a focus on minute-by-minute precipitation nowcasting up to 4 hours in advance. The company serves multiple industries including logistics, agriculture, energy, media, retail, and financial services through both a consumer app and enterprise APIs.
- Who founded Rainbow?
- Rainbow was founded by Alexander Matveenko in 2021.
- Who are Rainbow's investors?
- Rainbow's investors include Melnichek Investments, 8VC, Altai Ventures, Caffeinated Capital, Habitat Partners, Zigg Capital.