GlobalMet
GlobalMet is a Mexican agtech company, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Hermosillo, that delivers hyperlocal weather forecasting, IoT weather stations, and specialized agricultural sensors to commercial farmers across Mexico, Chile, Peru, and the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersHermosillo, Mexico
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What GlobalMet does
GlobalMet (legal entity Globalmet SAPI de CV) is a Mexican agtech company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Hermosillo, Sonora, that provides hyperlocalized meteorological forecasting and on-farm environmental monitoring for commercial agricultural producers. Its core platform, the "GlobalWeather Brain," combines 16 numerical weather prediction models with data from customer-deployed IoT weather stations and field sensors to deliver field-specific agrometeorological forecasts covering more than 15 variables including temperature, humidity, evapotranspiration, degree days, frost risk, VPD, and disease pressure indicators. The company currently operates across Mexico, Chile, Peru, and the United States.
The company sells a vertically integrated stack: three hardware tiers of weather stations (Basic WiFi, Complete WiFi, and Solar-Autonomous), a growing portfolio of agricultural sensors (soil moisture, TDR soil analysis, PAR and total solar radiation, leaf moisture, temperature/humidity, radar level), the GlobalMet mobile application, a programmatic API, and subscription services for personalized agroclimatic forecasting, custom meteorological reports, and (most recently) maritime intelligence. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales, annual subscriptions that include 24/7 WhatsApp-based meteorologist advisory and Zoom adjustment meetings, and pay-as-you-go API access. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; distribution is direct via WhatsApp, email, website forms, and on-site technical field consultation with no apparent reseller channel.
GlobalMet serves a customer base of more than 25 named enterprise agricultural groups including Grupo Alta, Grupo Molina, Agrofesa, Hortifrut, BerryMex, AvoAmerica, RancoCherries, Agroberries, and DaviddelCurto, with documented use cases spanning cherry, avocado, berry, kiwi, citrus, walnut and grape production. The company has been recognized through the 2014 CNN Expansión Emprendedores award, the 2014 IBM Top 5 Tech Companies in Mexico designation, the 2014 Sonora State Youth Award, and the 2025 selection by the UK Government and Royal Academy of Engineering as one of the 10 best technology companies in the region. No external venture or growth funding, institutional investor, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed in the source data; the company appears to be bootstrapped and privately held.
GlobalMet firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- GlobalMet
- Legal name
- Globalmet SAPI de CV
- Website
- https://globalmet.mx
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- GlobalMet is a Mexican agtech company, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Hermosillo, that delivers hyperlocal weather forecasting, IoT weather stations, and specialized agricultural sensors to commercial farmers across Mexico, Chile, Peru, and the United States.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
GlobalMet industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Weather Forecasting
- NAICS
- Farm Management Services (115116), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136)
- SIC
- Agricultural Services (700), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Precision Sensing & Monitoring (Soil/Weather Stations, In-Field Sensors, IoT) (AFAGALAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- In-Field Sensor Hardware (Soil Moisture/Nutrient, Weather, Canopy Sensors) (AFABAMAA), Farm Data Management & Decision Support Services (FMIS Setup, Data Integration, Analytics) (AFACACAC), Satellite Imagery & Monitoring Platforms (AFAAAFAI)
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Where GlobalMet is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hermosillo
- HQ country
- Mexico
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices2 records
Markets served
GlobalMet business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Weather Forecasting Subscription Services: Recurring subscription service providing hyperlocal weather forecasts, frost alerts, irrigation recommendations, and ongoing meteorological advisory for agricultural fields. Delivered via app, web platform, and WhatsApp group with assigned meteorological team.
- Weather Station Hardware Sales: Sale of weather station equipment including Complete WiFi Station (up to 300m range), Solar-Autonomous Station (for areas without electricity), and Basic WiFi Station. Stations connect to cloud and include various sensor capabilities.
- Sensor Products: Sale of specialized agricultural sensors including soil moisture, temperature/humidity, soil temperature/moisture/conductivity, leaf moisture, TDR soil forks, radar level sensors, solar radiation (PAR and total), and multipurpose temperature probes.
- API Services: Programmatic access to weather station data, historical measurements, and forecast data for integration with third-party systems. Contact-based access with custom pricing.
- Marine Intelligence Services: Specialized maritime weather forecasting for wave conditions, swell, wind, currents, rain, and visibility for ship routing and fleet monitoring.
- Meteorological Reporting Services: Custom meteorological reports analyzing precipitation projections, temperature forecasts, and agroclimatic variables for specific zones or points, including historical data reconstruction.
- Mobile Application Access: Access to the GlobalMet app for real-time monitoring, forecasts, and sensor data from linked weather stations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Weather Station Hardware - Three tiers: Basic WiFi, Complete WiFi, Solar-Autonomous |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Sensor Add-ons - Various specialized agricultural sensors |
| Subscription | Annual | Weather Forecasting Services - Subscription-based agroclimatic forecasts |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | API Access - Programmatic data access for integrations |
| Subscription | Annual | Marine Intelligence - Specialized maritime forecasting |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
GlobalMet product offering
Product offeringCore offering
GlobalMet delivers hyperlocal, crop-specific weather forecasting and monitoring for agricultural producers by combining 16 numerical weather prediction models with on-farm IoT weather stations and sensors. The company sells weather station hardware (Basic WiFi, Complete WiFi, Solar-Autonomous), specialized agricultural sensors, and a mobile app, while providing subscription-based agroclimatic forecasting services, custom meteorological reports, maritime intelligence, and API data access across Mexico, Chile, Peru, and the United States.
Product overview
GlobalMet is an agricultural weather technology company offering a comprehensive ecosystem of hardware weather stations, environmental sensors, and software platforms for hyperlocalized meteorological monitoring and forecasting. The core system is the GlobalWeather Brain, which analyzes 16 different meteorological models to generate precise agrometeorological predictions. The hardware portfolio includes three weather station models (Complete WiFi, Solar-Autonomous, and Basic WiFi) and multiple environmental sensors (soil moisture, temperature/humidity, leaf moisture, TDR soil analysis, solar radiation, radar level, and multipurpose probes). Software includes a mobile app for real-time monitoring and the GlobalMet API for data access. Services encompass agroclimatic forecasts, meteorological reporting, and maritime intelligence. The company operates across Mexico, Chile, Peru, and the United States serving agricultural producers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- GlobalWeather Brain (Cerebro Globalweather) Core intelligent processing system that analyzes 16 different meteorological models to produce hyperlocalized weather forecasts and agrometeorological predictions calibrated to each contracted field location. It underpins GlobalMet's forecasting service.
- Estación Meteorológica Completa WiFi (Complete WiFi Weather Station) Full-featured weather station operating up to 300m from WiFi modem (extendable with antennas), measuring temperature, humidity, wind speed/direction, precipitation, UV rays, solar radiation, chill hours, light hours, and evapotranspiration. Data is stored in the cloud with real-time visualization and detailed history.
- Estación Meteorológica Solar-Autónoma (Solar-Autonomous Weather Station) Solar-powered autonomous weather station designed for fields without electricity or WiFi, operating with 3G/4G signal. Measures UV rays, solar radiation, light hours, evapotranspiration, rainfall, joules, and radiation with cloud data protection.
- Estación Meteorológica Básica WiFi (Basic WiFi Weather Station) Entry-level weather station operating solely via WiFi, measuring temperature, humidity, wind speed/direction, precipitation, chill hours, degree days, heat index, vapor pressure deficit, stress index, rainfall intensity, pressure, and dew point.
- Sensor de Humedad del Suelo (Soil Moisture Sensor) Soil moisture sensor using electrical resistance to measure soil moisture levels, buried at desired depth to monitor moisture levels throughout the season with no periodic maintenance required.
- Sensor de Temperatura/Humedad (Temperature/Humidity Sensor) Temperature and humidity sensor compatible with Vantage Pro2 weather stations, with temperature accuracy of ±0.3°C (-40°C to 65°C) and humidity accuracy of ±2%.
- Sonda de Temperatura Multipropósito (Multipurpose Temperature Probe) Multipurpose temperature probe for measuring air, soil, or water temperature, featuring an electronic sensor coated in stainless steel with a 25-foot (7.6m) cable.
- Sensor de Humedad de la Hoja (Leaf Moisture Sensor — Vantage Pro2) Leaf moisture sensor for monitoring surface moisture levels on foliage with a range from 0 (completely dry) to 15 (saturated); connects through a weather station and node with a 40ft (12m) cable.
- Sensor de Temperatura, Humedad del Suelo y Conductividad Eléctrica (3-in-1 Soil Sensor) 3-in-1 sensor measuring soil moisture, temperature, and electrical conductivity for outdoor or greenhouse use to monitor soil saturation conditions.
- Sensor Nivel Radar (80 GHz Radar Level Sensor) 80 GHz radar level meter for tanks or reservoirs with a range of 1-60m, accuracy of ±1mm, beam angle of 6°, IP67 protection, and stainless steel construction.
- Sensor de Tenedor de Suelo TDR (TDR Soil Fork Sensor) Time-domain reflectometry soil fork sensor measuring temperature (-40 to 80°C, ±0.5°C), moisture (0-100%, ±3%), salinity (10000 uS/cm), pH (3-9, ±0.3), phosphorus (0-1999 mg/kg, ±40 mg/kg), nitrogen, and potassium.
- Sensor de Radiación Solar Fotoactiva (PAR Sensor) Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) sensor for broad-spectrum solar radiation measurement with a range of 0-1800 W/m², spectrum of 400-1000nm, and accuracy of ±2%.
- Sensor de Radiación Solar Total (Total Solar Radiation Sensor)
Quantifiable outcome
- Frost alert systems prevent 60-100% crop loss during radiation frost events in cherry orchards, with documented cases of US$80-90 million pesos saved in single frost events.
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Companies that use GlobalMet
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
GlobalMet technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability1 record
Feature11 records
GlobalMet partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
25 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- AgreencompanyminorAgricultural company operating in Latin America, appears as a client in GlobalMet's customer portfolio under the collaboration section. Nature of business relationship appears to be customer-vendor rather than formal partnership.
- AgribarminorAgricultural company appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- AgricactusminorAgricultural company appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- MolinaQualityminorAgricultural company affiliated with Grupo Molina, a documented GlobalMet customer.
- ChisaminorAgricultural company appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- AbundanciaminorAgricultural company appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- AgroberriesminorBerry production company appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- AgrofesaminorAgricultural company with documented customer testimonial from Director General César Ortiz regarding GlobalMet's personalized weather forecasting service.
- AgrocirminorAgricultural company appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- AgrovicminorAgricultural company appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- AvoAmericaminorMajor avocado producer operating in Latin America, appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- BerryMexminorBerry production company in Mexico, appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- CastesaminorAgricultural company appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- DaviddelCurtominorEstablished Chilean agricultural company appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- FrutexsaminorAgricultural company appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- Grupo AltacoreMajor agricultural group with multiple documented customer testimonials including Daniel Bon Camou and Wil Lemmer from R&D division. Represents a key reference customer with multiple use cases documented.
- HaciendaChadaminorAgricultural estate appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- HortifrutminorMajor berry and cherry producer globally, appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- Grupo Los CerritosminorAgricultural company appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- RancoCherriesminorCherry production company in southern Chile appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- RiokingminorAgricultural company appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- RioblancominorAgricultural company appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- VidexportminorAgricultural export company appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- WapriminorAgricultural company appearing in GlobalMet's customer portfolio collaboration section.
- Grupo MolinaminorAgricultural group with documented customer testimonial from Marco Antonio Molina regarding GlobalMet's 90% forecast precision.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
GlobalMet competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- CropX: CropX provides soil-sensor-driven irrigation and agronomic intelligence. Adjacent peer with overlapping sensor technology and farm-decision-support, but more focused on soil/water than full-spectrum ag-weather forecasting.
- Arable: Arable builds all-in-one weather and crop sensors plus a data platform for agriculture. Comparable to GlobalMet's IoT-plus-analytics stack, though more oriented to broad-acre and specialty crops and not focused on LatAm horticulture.
Regional players
- Agrosmart: Brazilian ag-tech platform combining on-farm weather stations, soil sensors, and agronomic analytics for Latin American producers. Comparable regional peer that competes in similar ag-weather + IoT + advisory stack across Latin America.
Direct peers
- DTN: DTN provides agricultural weather, market, and commodity intelligence to farmers and agribusinesses globally. It is one of the most direct competitors to GlobalMet in ag-weather forecasting and decision support, particularly across the Americas.
- Sencrop: Sencrop sells connected ag-weather stations and a farmer weather app across Europe and Latin America. Directly comparable to GlobalMet in the on-farm IoT weather station plus subscription forecast model.
- Pessl Instruments (METOS): METOS by Pessl Instruments provides agricultural weather stations, soil sensors, and field-data platforms globally. Directly comparable to GlobalMet in hardware-plus-software ag-meteorology, with a similar global footprint in specialty crops.
- Davis Instruments: Davis Instruments manufactures Vantage Pro weather stations that GlobalMet explicitly uses/references in its product line. Comparable as a weather-station hardware vendor and adjacent supplier; competes on hardware while GlobalMet wraps services around similar devices.
- aWhere: aWhere delivers hyperlocal agricultural weather data, forecasts, and crop analytics globally. Directly comparable to GlobalMet in offering field-level forecasts tailored for agricultural decision-making in emerging markets.
Broad incumbents
- Bayer Climate FieldView: Climate FieldView (formerly Climate Corp) is the largest farm-management platform, ingesting weather, satellite, and field data to drive agronomic decisions. Comparable as a broader incumbent that bundles weather intelligence with digital agronomy, though more oriented to row crops than horticulture.
- IBM / The Weather Company: IBM's Environmental Intelligence Suite (built on The Weather Company assets) offers enterprise weather data, forecasting APIs, and agricultural decision tools. Comparable as a much larger incumbent providing ag-relevant forecasts and APIs, including in Latin America.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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GlobalMet leadership team
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GlobalMet funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
GlobalMet M&A and investment
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Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about GlobalMet
What does GlobalMet do?
GlobalMet delivers hyperlocal, crop-specific weather forecasting and monitoring for agricultural producers by combining 16 numerical weather prediction models with on-farm IoT weather stations and sensors. The company sells weather station hardware (Basic WiFi, Complete WiFi, Solar-Autonomous), specialized agricultural sensors, and a mobile app, while providing subscription-based agroclimatic forecasting services, custom meteorological reports, maritime intelligence, and API data access across Mexico, Chile, Peru, and the United States.
Is GlobalMet a public or private company?
GlobalMet is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was GlobalMet founded?
GlobalMet was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is GlobalMet based?
GlobalMet is headquartered in Hermosillo, Mexico, in the Latin America region.
How does GlobalMet make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Weather Forecasting Subscription Services are the primary driver. The others are weather Station Hardware Sales, sensor Products, API Services, marine Intelligence Services, meteorological Reporting Services and mobile Application Access.
Who are GlobalMet's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are CropX and Arable. Agrosmart is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are DTN, Sencrop, Pessl Instruments (METOS), Davis Instruments and aWhere. Broad incumbents are Bayer Climate FieldView and IBM / The Weather Company.
Does GlobalMet have an API?
Yes. GlobalMet API enables observation of measurements from installed weather stations in Mexico, Chile, and Peru. API provides: current station measurements updated every minute, historical measurement data by date range (from-to) with over 15 variables in JSON format, station lists with name, location, latitude and other data with region filtering, forecasts by point for short, medium and long term with over 15 variables, and historical forecasts with measurement comparison. Access is obtained by contacting via email [email protected] with contact details and intended use. Developer documentation is at globalmet.mx/api.
What industry is GlobalMet in?
GlobalMet's product category is Agricultural Weather Forecasting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAGALAB, Precision Sensing & Monitoring (Soil/Weather Stations, In-Field Sensors, IoT), with a secondary code of AFABAMAA, In-Field Sensor Hardware (Soil Moisture/Nutrient, Weather, Canopy Sensors). Its NAICS code is 115116 and its SIC code is 700.