# Sensible Weather Co.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/sensible-weather

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Santa Monica, US
- Website: www.sensibleweather.com
- Total disclosed funding: $20M
- Latest round: Series A (May 2, 2022)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Sensible Weather Co. is a US-based provider of innovative weather assurance services, offering a unique Weather Guarantee™ that protects consumers from financial losses due to adverse weather conditions impacting their outdoor activities and travel plans.Founded in 2019 in Santa Monica, US, Sensible Weather Co. specializes in weather assurance services. The company, co-founded by Jonathan Arnold, Nandini Kanthi, and Nick Cavanaugh, has made five deals, including a notable Series A funding round in September 2023, raising USD 15.830 mn led by Infinity Ventures. The total amount raised by the company to date is USD 15.830 mn, reflecting a current valuation of USD 56.912 mn.Sensible Weather specializes in providing a unique Weather Guarantee™ service, designed to offer financial reimbursement to consumers when adverse weather conditions disrupt their outdoor activities or travel plans. By monitoring weather forecasts, the company automatically initiates reimbursements when conditions such as rain or excessive heat are predicted, without requiring claims from customers. This service is applicable to various activities including camping, resort vacations, golf outings, ski trips, and theme park visits, enhancing customer experience across the United States and select international markets.Sensible Weather generates revenue through partnerships with travel and hospitality brands, allowing clients to opt for the Weather Guarantee™ at the point of booking. Clients pay a fee to add this service, which varies based on the total costs of their reservations. The company operates primarily on a B2B model, collaborating with online travel agencies, hotels, and activity providers to offer their guarantee as an added value, thus improving customer retention and satisfaction.In September 2023, Sensible Weather Co. raised USD 15.830 mn in funding, which will be allocated to further developing its platform and product offerings. The company plans to expand into new markets, focusing on increasing its presence in both domestic and international regions by the end of 2024. This funding round included new investors such as American Express Ventures and Industry Ventures, alongside participation from returning investors like Infinity Ventures and Wonder Ventures.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, May 2, 2022, $16M — Hong Shan, Plaid Inc., Wonder Ventures, Certares Management, Aibiying, Pacaso, Group1001, Infinity Ventures, Derive Ventures
- Seed, Dec 13, 2021, $4M — Wonder Ventures, Walkabout Ventures, Group1001, 75 & Sunny

## Investors

- Wonder Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wonder-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Walkabout Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/walkabout-ventures) — Seed
- Group1001 — Seed, Series A
- 75 & Sunny (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/75-sunny) — Seed
- Hong Shan — Series A
- Plaid Inc. — Series A
- Certares Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/certares-management) — Series A
- Aibiying — Series A
- Pacaso — Series A
- Infinity Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/infinity-ventures) — Series A
- Derive Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/derive-ventures) — Series A