Rainmaker
El Segundo, US · Founded 2023 · 105 employees on LinkedIn · 13 known investors
Rainmaker uses cloud seeding technology to combat water scarcity by generating freshwater at scale. The company operates in the climate tech and water security sector, positioning cloud seeding as a more efficient alternative to desalination and water pipelines.
Founders & leadership
Rainmaker was founded in 2023 by Augustus Doricko.
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Investors · 13
Champion Hill Ventures$500K – $1M
Invariantes FundGuatemala City
Kortschak Investments L.P.Aspenvia Walter Kortschak · inferred
Long Journey VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $1M
Spacecadet VenturesKent County · $100K – $500K
Starship VenturesSan Francisco
Tamarack GlobalGreenwich
Upfront VenturesLos Angeles · $1M – $10M
Balaji Srinivasanreported$10K – $500K
Day One Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
E1 VenturesreportedSan Franciscovia Ana Levine · inferred
Also in the syndicate · 2
1517 FundStarship VC
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseed roundMay 2024
1517 Fund, Champion Hill Ventures, Day One Ventures, Long Journey Ventures, Starship VC, Tamarack Global
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 2
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Rainmaker do?
- Rainmaker uses cloud seeding technology to combat water scarcity by generating freshwater at scale. The company operates in the climate tech and water security sector, positioning cloud seeding as a more efficient alternative to desalination and water pipelines.
- Who founded Rainmaker?
- Rainmaker was founded by Augustus Doricko in 2023.
- Who are Rainmaker's investors?
- Rainmaker's investors include Champion Hill Ventures, Invariantes Fund, Kortschak Investments L.P., Long Journey Ventures, Spacecadet Ventures, Starship Ventures, Tamarack Global, Upfront Ventures and 3 more.
- Where is Rainmaker headquartered?
- Rainmaker is headquartered in El Segundo, US.