Geothara
Why we supported it
Geothara imagines a world where complex environmental changes are not only understood but acted upon with clarity and confidence, where decision-makers have the tools to protect nature and advance human rights through data-driven insights. In this world, when climate patterns shift, water resources change, or agricultural systems face new challenges, communities and organizations know exactly how to respond because they can see, understand, and visualize these changes in real time.
Geothara is bringing that vision to life. Founded in 2022 and based in New York, it is building AI-powered software that combines satellite data, time series analysis, storytelling, and a proprietary trend detection algorithm that is up to 30% more accurate than conventional methods. Its goal is to empower everyone—from newcomers to domain experts—to make smarter, location-specific decisions about climate, water, agriculture, power grids, and finance by transforming complex geospatial data into engaging, accessible visual narratives.
Problem:
Climate change, water scarcity, agricultural disruption, and infrastructure vulnerability all manifest through changing data trends, yet most people and organizations lack the tools to detect, understand, and act on these changes effectively. Traditional approaches to analyzing geospatial and environmental data are often inaccessible to non-experts, slow to reveal meaningful patterns, and fail to communicate complex scientific information in ways that drive action. Without better tools for trend detection and visualization, critical environmental and humanitarian challenges go unaddressed until it's too late.
Root Cause:
The gap between complex scientific data and actionable insights keeps communities and decision-makers from responding effectively to environmental change. Existing geospatial analysis tools require specialized expertise, don't leverage the full potential of artificial intelligence for trend detection, and fail to bridge the divide between data science and compelling communication. Geothara seeks to change that. By bringing together cutting-edge AI, satellite imagery, patent-pending trend detection technology, and the persuasive power of visual storytelling—transforming data into GIFs, videos, and interactive maps—Geothara makes it possible for governments, businesses, and communities to preemptively address environmental and climatic shifts. Working at the nexus of water, energy, and climate security, Geothara is democratizing access to geospatial data science and enabling users to protect both people and planet with unprecedented accuracy, detail, and speed.