PureSense will have the distinction of being one of the few venture-funded firms to be located in Fresno, Calif., following a planned move. The company sells wireless sensor systems to farmers to help measure the water levels in soil.
Having an idea of how much water is already present helps farmers plan their irrigation, which in turn saves a resource that’s becoming increasingly scarce.
The $4.5 million funding was led by One Earth Capital, according to Greentech Media, which also listed some similar startups.
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