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Can cloud seeding fight drought? Startup Rainmaker just raised $100 million to find out

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21.09.2026

Can cloud seeding fight drought? Startup Rainmaker just raised $100 million to find out

After breakthrough testing in Alaska and with backing from Lowercarbon Capital, Upfront Ventures, and others, founder Augustus Doricko is ready to take his drones to more places.

Rainmaker founder and CEO Augustus Doricko [Photo: Rainmaker]

Rainmaker, the weather modification startup focused on generating rain and snow through cloud seeding, announced today that it has raised $100 million in Series B funding. Investors including NOA VC, Upfront Ventures, DCVC, Lowercarbon Capital, and Dream Ventures participated in the round. 

Rainmaker declined to share an updated........

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