Windborne

WeatherMesh is an AI model. MetaMesh blends WeatherMesh with public AI and NWP models.

WindBorne Atlas is a global sensing constellation delivering observations that help close the atmospheric data gap.

Trade on the freshest forecast on the planet. WeatherMesh updates every 20 minutes with real-time balloon data providing earlier signals on every market shift.

WindBorne turns weather data into decisions. AI-powered forecasts and automations empower weather-impacted teams to turn uncertainty into action.

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WindBorne designs, builds, and operates a constellation of long-duration smart weather balloons targeting the most critical data in the atmosphere.

WindBorne Systems wins a U.S. Air Force contract to provide data from its autonomous weather balloons, worth up to $49 million. The company operates about 700 balloons that collect atmospheric readings for customers and its AI weather forecasting model. The Air Force has ordered $1.7 million in data so far, with purchases made as needed; WindBorne says the contract will also support constellation growth and balloon research and development.

Oct 2026 · TechCrunchNews article

WindBorne Systems raises $37 million in a Series B round to expand its weather-data business and reach more private-sector customers. Co-led by Khosla Ventures and Galvanize, the round values the company at $250 million; WindBorne operates 20 launch sites and keeps about 600 weather balloons aloft. Its current customers include government agencies, while commercial efforts focus mainly on investment funds using weather data to forecast commodity prices and other business outcomes.

Aug 2026 · TechCrunchNews article

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Jun 2024 · NewsNews article

Windborne is featured in a report about private companies gathering weather data for NOAA and activity across the industry.

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