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Pachama

Category: AI in Climate / Energy

Pachama utilizes AI, satellite imagery, and LiDAR data to monitor, verify, and quantify forest carbon projects, providing transparency in carbon credit markets. Pachama was founded in 2018. The company is led by Diego Saez Gil (no longer CEO - acquired). Based in San Francisco, United States. Team size: N/A (acquired - team integrated into Carbon Direct). Total funding raised: $88.25 million. Latest round: Series B (extended to $64M). Key investors include Y Combinator, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Amazon Climate Pledge Fund, Serena Williams, Future Positive Capital, Aglae Ventures, Tobi Lutke, Lowercarbon Capital, T.Capital, Positive Ventures.

Founded
2018
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Team size
N/A (acquired - team integrated into Carbon Direct)
Total funding
$88.25 million

Value proposition

Delivers science-based, AI-driven verification of carbon sequestration projects, ensuring accountability and trust in nature-based carbon offset programs.

Products and solutions

AI-powered Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) platform for forest carbon projects, Carbon credit certification and market transparency tools, Partnership-driven reforestation and conservation project management

Unique value

Pioneered the use of AI and satellite data for real-time monitoring of forest health and carbon sequestration, creating a scalable solution for verifying nature-based carbon credits.

Target customer

Corporations seeking carbon credits, environmental organizations, governments, and impact investors focused on climate solutions.

Industries served

Environmental conservation, Carbon credit trading, Sustainability and climate tech, Corporate ESG initiatives

Technology advantage

Proprietary algorithms analyze satellite imagery and LiDAR data to measure deforestation risks, carbon storage, and ecosystem health, offering a competitive edge in data accuracy and scalability.

How they differentiate

Pachama differentiated through AI and satellite imagery for carbon project verification, providing transparency and precision in carbon markets. Competitors often rely on traditional data methods or lack AI-driven monitoring.

Main competitors

SINAI, Persefoni, Optera, Climate Trade, ClimateSeed, Cloverly, Nori, Patch, Planetly, South Pole, Supercritical, Sylvera, Watershed

Key partnerships

Carbon Direct (acquirer, 2025), Patria Investments (capital for reforestation projects in Latin America), Local conservation groups and forest communities for on-ground project implementation

Notable customers

Shopify, MercadoLibre, Salesforce, Airbnb, Workday, Bertelsmann, Duolingo, Flexport

Major milestones

Acquired by Carbon Direct (Nov 2025), Series B funding round of $55M (2022), Series B extended to $64M (2023), Forbes AI 50 2023 recognition, Partnership with Amazon Climate Pledge Fund

Growth metrics

N/A (private company, now acquired)

Market positioning

Pachama was a leader in AI-powered carbon credit verification, targeting enterprises seeking verifiable sustainability solutions. Positioned to bridge the gap between carbon buyers and high-integrity environmental projects.

Geographic focus

Global operations with emphasis on deforestation hotspots (e.g., Amazon rainforest) and regions with active carbon markets like North America and Europe.

Patents and IP

No publicly disclosed patents; relies on proprietary AI models and data analysis techniques.

About Diego Saez Gil (no longer CEO - acquired)

Serial technology entrepreneur and environmentalist. Co-founded Bluesmart (acquired by TravelPro) and WeHostels (acquired by StudentUniverse). Recognized in MIT 35 Under 35 and Endeavor High Impact Entrepreneurs. Developed AI/remote sensing solutions for climate action.

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