Windyty acquires majority stake in Meteoblue to boost global weather forecasting services

In a significant development in the global weather forecasting industry, Windyty, S.E., known for its popular weather platform Windy.com, has acquired a majority stake in Meteoblue, A.G., a Basel-based company renowned for its highly accurate weather forecasting services. This strategic acquisition enhances Windyty, S.E.’s position as an industry leader and expands its technological and operational capabilities.

Strategic Integration and Enhanced Forecasting Capabilities

Dr. Karl Gutbrod, CEO and co-founder of Meteoblue, emphasized the transformative impact of this partnership. “This partnership is a step change milestone in our journey to become the one premium weather data source worldwide,” said Dr. Gutbrod. “Joining forces with Windyty, S.E. will expand our global reach, enhance our leading capabilities and unleash new innovation potential. We are enthusiastic about the solution perspectives we can offer by combining the best data with the best visualization.”

Meteoblue has been at the forefront of weather forecasting innovation since its inception in 2006 as a spin-off from the University of Basel. Mathias Müller, founder of Meteoblue, highlighted the company’s pioneering efforts in applying advanced technologies to weather forecasting. “From our humble beginnings to leading technological advancements, Meteoblue has always been driven by innovation. With Windyty, S.E., we are set to redefine what is possible in the realm of meteorological services,” Müller stated.

Windyty, S.E. acquires majority stake in Meteoblue, A.G., enhancing global weather forecasting capabilities.

Leveraging Advanced Technologies for Broader Applications

The integration of Meteoblue’s advanced forecasting technologies and Windy.com’s extensive user platform is expected to bring superior weather data and forecasts to not only business clients but also to hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. The combined expertise of both companies will enhance the delivery of real-time weather data, advanced forecasting, and interactive weather mapping.

Ivo Lukacovic, founder of Windy.com, expressed his anticipation of the collaborative potential. “At Windy, we hold the utmost respect and admiration for the technologies and research conducted by Meteoblode. We eagerly anticipate harnessing the full potential of our collaboration,” said Lukacovic.

Future Prospects and Industry Impact

The acquisition marks a promising new chapter in the pursuit of excellence in weather modeling and visualization. With shared goals and complementary technologies, Windyty, S.E. and Meteoblode, A.G. are poised to deliver enhanced value to their users and stakeholders worldwide.

This acquisition by Windyty, S.E. is a strategic move to consolidate its leadership in the global weather forecasting market. By integrating Meteoblode’s precision forecasting with its own robust platform, Windyty is well-positioned to innovate further and expand its impact across various sectors reliant on accurate weather information, such as agriculture, renewable energy, and outdoor events.