Wildnote is a technology company.
Wildnote has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round.
Wildnote has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Wildnote is a software platform that automates environmental compliance for consultants, focusing on field data collection, project management, and reporting to enhance accuracy and efficiency in sectors like wetland delineation, cultural resource management, and construction compliance.[1][2][3] Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, it serves environmental professionals by replacing manual processes with intuitive mobile and web tools, enabling faster fieldwork, QA/QC, and agency-ready reports—saving users up to 40% of field time and significant post-processing hours.[1][3][4] The platform starts at $625 per year, supports online/offline use across iOS, Android, and web, and has generated over 160,038 reports while managing thousands of projects since 2016, demonstrating steady growth backed by a $1.35 million seed round in 2019 from HG Ventures and Entrada Ventures.[3][4][5]
Wildnote was founded in 2014 by Kristen Hazard, a software engineer with experience at Sun Microsystems and the U.S. Forest Service, who combined her technical skills with a passion for environmental protection.[2][5] Hazard launched the company to address the outdated, manual processes plaguing environmental compliance, such as paper-based data collection that slowed scientists, consultants, and regulators.[2] Early traction came from its focus on real fieldwork needs, evolving into a trusted tool by 2016 for nationwide projects; a pivotal moment was its selection for The Heritage Group Accelerator Powered by Techstars in 2019, followed by the $1.35 million seed investment that fueled platform expansion.[3][5]
Wildnote rides the wave of digital transformation in environmental services, where regulatory pressures for precise compliance data meet rising demand for sustainability amid climate initiatives and infrastructure booms like renewable energy projects.[1][2] Its timing aligns with post-2019 growth in ESG-focused tech, automating legacy manual workflows in a $10B+ environmental consulting market fragmented by tools like EarthSoft or SampleServe—Wildnote stands out with field-first mobility and consultant-centric design.[1][4] By enabling faster, accurate reporting to regulators and permittees, it influences the ecosystem toward data-driven conservation, reducing project delays and supporting scalable protection of natural resources in construction, remediation, and endangered species management.[2][3]
Wildnote is poised for expansion as environmental regulations tighten and AI-enhanced data tools proliferate, potentially integrating automation for predictive compliance analytics. Trends like utility-scale renewables and federal infrastructure spending will amplify demand, evolving its role from fieldwork efficiency to full ecosystem platforms. With proven momentum—strong user adoption, funding, and metrics—expect deeper enterprise penetration and partnerships, solidifying its niche as the go-to for resource protection tech and amplifying impact one automated project at a time.
Wildnote has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Wildnote's investors include HG Ventures.
Wildnote has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $1.0M Seed in February 2020.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2020 | $1.0M Seed | HG Ventures |