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§ Private Profile · Haifa, Hefa, Israel
Environmental intelligence company providing hyperlocal, real-time air quality data for consumers and businesses, focused on health and wellness.
Based in Israel, BreezoMeter is an environmental intelligence company that provides hyperlocal, real-time air quality data to businesses and municipalities through advanced machine learning algorithms. The platform processes 400 million atmospheric data points per hour from over 11 million global sources to deliver street-level pollution, emissions, and wildfire insights. Operating a B2B model, the company delivers its application programming interfaces to major corporate clients, including Apple, Volvo Cars, and L'Oréal. Through these enterprise partnerships and direct consumer applications, the environmental monitoring technology reaches an estimated 400 million daily users worldwide. Originally backed by early investors such as Entrée Capital, the enterprise was acquired by Google in October 2022 for an estimated $200 million to $250 million. BreezoMeter was originally founded in 2012 by environmental engineers Ran Korber and Emil Fisher alongside co-founder Ziv Lautman.
BreezoMeter has raised $44.8M across 5 funding rounds.
BreezoMeter has raised $44.8M in total across 5 funding rounds.
BreezoMeter has raised $44.8M across 5 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $30.0M Series C in June 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | $30M Series C | Fortissimo Capital | 01 Ventures, Entrée Capital Ventures, General Catalyst, Northzone, Target Global, Frank Freund, Ilya Kondrashov, Michael Stephan, Sylwester Janik | Announced |
| Sep 1, 2018 | $8M Series B | Entrée Capital Ventures, David Bloom | 01 Ventures, General Catalyst, Northzone, Target Global, Frank Freund, Ilya Kondrashov, Michael Stephan, Sylwester Janik, Axess Ventures, Hella Ventures, Matthieu Bonamy, Plug And Play Ventures | Announced |
| Dec 1, 2016 | $3M Series A | PHI Square Holdings | 01 Ventures, Entrée Capital Ventures, General Catalyst, Northzone, Target Global, Frank Freund, Ilya Kondrashov, Michael Stephan, Sylwester Janik, Launchpad Digital Health, Seedil | Announced |
| Jul 14, 2015 | $1.8M Venture Round | Entr E Capital | — | Announced |
| Jun 1, 2015 | $2M Seed | — | 01 Ventures, Entrée Capital Ventures, General Catalyst, Northzone, Target Global, Frank Freund, Ilya Kondrashov, Michael Stephan, Sylwester Janik | Announced |
BreezoMeter is a technology company specializing in environmental intelligence, particularly providing hyperlocal, real-time air quality data through advanced APIs. It serves industries such as digital health, indoor air quality, media, and automotive by enabling businesses and consumers to reduce exposure to environmental hazards. Its products include air quality APIs, wildfire tracking, and weather data services, which are integrated into popular platforms like Apple’s Weather app and Google Maps. The company has demonstrated strong growth and global reach, with data coverage in over 7,000 cities across 29 countries and more than 50 million daily users before its acquisition by Google in 2022[1][2][3].
Founded in 2014 in Haifa, Israel, BreezoMeter was co-founded by Ran Korber and Ziv Lautman. The idea emerged from Korber’s personal experience as an environmental engineer and concern for health impacts of air pollution, especially as his pregnant wife suffered from asthma. The founders aimed to create the most accurate and actionable air quality data, leveraging a combination of governmental sensors, satellites, weather patterns, and traffic data processed through proprietary AI algorithms. Early traction included integration with major platforms and rapid expansion of data coverage, positioning BreezoMeter as a leader in environmental data analytics[2][3][4].
BreezoMeter rides the growing global trend of environmental awareness and climate tech innovation. The timing is critical as governments, businesses, and consumers increasingly demand actionable environmental data to mitigate health risks and comply with regulations. Market forces such as urbanization, climate change, and the rise of IoT sensors favor BreezoMeter’s data-driven approach. By integrating environmental intelligence into everyday digital experiences, BreezoMeter influences the broader ecosystem by making air quality a routine consideration akin to weather, thus advancing public health and sustainability agendas[2][3][6].
Post-acquisition by Google, BreezoMeter is poised to scale its impact further by leveraging Google’s infrastructure and reach. Future trends shaping its journey include enhanced AI capabilities, expanded environmental data layers, and deeper integration into smart city and health platforms. BreezoMeter’s influence is likely to grow as real-time environmental data becomes essential for urban planning, consumer health, and climate resilience. The company’s mission to make air quality data as accessible and actionable as weather forecasts will continue to drive innovation and awareness in the environmental technology space[1][2][3].
BreezoMeter has raised $44.8M in total across 5 funding rounds.
BreezoMeter's investors include Fortissimo Capital, 01 Ventures, Entrée Capital Ventures, General Catalyst, Northzone, Target Global, Frank Freund, Ilya Kondrashov, Michael Stephan, Sylwester Janik, David Bloom, Axess Ventures.