MetroWeather.inc

MetroWeather.inc, a Kyoto-based startup founded in 2015, is at the forefront of developing crucial infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) societies, focusing on the active role of drones. The company specializes in observing and visualizing urban wind conditions in real time, crucial for air mobilities' safety, as well as forecasting them with its compact Doppler Lidar "Wind Guardian" and the "Wind Foresight" wind forecast system. With its technology also applicable for forecasting torrential rains and gusts, which have caused increasing damage in recent years, MetroWeather.inc is poised to contribute significantly to disaster prevention. The company recently secured a substantial ¥510.00M Series A investment on 01 September 2023, with the round being led by Drone Fund, MOL PLUS, NTT Finance. With its focus on analytics, drones, and the internet, MetroWeather.inc presents an attractive investment opportunity for venture capitalists seeking to capitalize on the growing importance of air mobility infrastructure and weather forecasting technologies in the rapidly evolving urban landscape. This strategic investment is expected to further propel MetroWeather.inc's innovative solutions and contribute to its impact in the emerging AAM and UAM sectors.