Aclima Raises $40M to Revolutionize Hyperlocal Environmental Monitoring
Addressing Climate Change at the Neighborhood Level
Mitigating climate change and pollution is a global challenge requiring localized solutions. Yet, most communities lack the tools to monitor emissions with the precision needed for effective action.
Enter Aclima, a decade-old startup founded by Davida Herzl, which just secured $40 million in Series B funding to scale its groundbreaking hyperlocal environmental monitoring platform. The round was led by Clearvision Ventures, with participation from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, Bosch Ventures, and other prominent investors.
How Aclima’s Technology Works
Aclima’s platform combines mobile and stationary sensor networks to measure:
- Greenhouse gases (CO₂, methane, etc.)
- Regulated air pollutants (NO₂, ozone, particulate matter)
- Hyperlocal data at neighborhood-level resolution
“Traditional air quality stations cost $1-2 million each,” explains Herzl. “Our solution provides comprehensive Bay Area coverage for less than $3 million total.”
Real-World Impact and Applications
For Governments & Enterprises
- Regulatory compliance and emissions tracking
- Data-driven pollution reduction strategies
- Environmental justice initiatives
For Communities
- Free public access to localized air quality data
- Tools to address environmental inequities (e.g., West Oakland’s pollution mitigation plan)
- Partnership with Google Street View vehicles for block-by-block mapping
Why Investors Are Betting on Aclima
“Aclima is the clear category leader in environmental data analytics,” said Dan Ahn of Clearvision Ventures, who joins the board. Their technology helps both public and private sectors:
- Benchmark emissions
- Prioritize reduction efforts
- Track progress toward climate goals
Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund highlighted Aclima’s pioneering approach to hyperlocal pollution mapping, noting its potential for data-driven climate equity decisions.
The Road Ahead
With this funding, Aclima plans to:
- Expand sensor network deployments
- Enhance data analytics capabilities
- Support more communities and businesses in climate action
“The interconnected crises of climate change, public health, and environmental justice demand lasting, measurable solutions,” Herzl emphasized. This investment accelerates Aclima’s mission to provide the critical data needed for meaningful environmental progress.
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