# Clarity Movement Co.

> Clarity Movement Co. is a Berkeley-based climate-tech company that builds solar-powered, internet-connected air quality sensors and pairs them with a cloud analytics platform sold as 'Sensing-as-a-Service.' Founded by UC Berkeley graduates in 2014, Clarity makes it cheap and easy for governments, schools, communities, and companies to measure pollutants like PM2.5 and NO2 at street level - data that has historically come from a handful of expensive, sparse reference stations. Its flagship Node-S device has been deployed across 250+ cities in 85+ countries, powering networks like Breathe London and Open Air Chicago.

- **Founded:** 2014
- **Headquarters:** Berkeley, California, United States
- **Founders:** David Lu (Co-founder & CEO), Paolo Micalizzi (Co-founder & CTO), Baljot Singh (Co-founder & VP Hardware)
- **Team size:** ~30 employees
- **Products:** Clarity Node-S, Sensing-as-a-Service, Clarity Dashboard & OpenMap
- **Notable:** CEO David Lu named to TIME's 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders of 2025, 10,000+ sensors deployed across 250+ cities in 85+ countries, Powers Breathe London and Open Air Chicago community networks

## Products & services

- **Clarity Node-S** — Flagship solar-powered, cellular-connected outdoor air quality sensor measuring PM2.5 and NO2, with add-on modules for ozone, PM10, CO, black carbon, dust, and wind. Weatherproof, self-sufficient, and MCERTS-certified.
- **Sensing-as-a-Service** — Subscription that bundles sensors, cloud software, cellular connectivity, calibration, and expert support into a single managed offering for air monitoring networks of any size.
- **Clarity Dashboard & OpenMap** — Cloud platform for real-time monitoring, data quality control, and machine-learning calibration, plus public-facing maps that put hyperlocal air data in residents' hands.

## Achievements

- CEO David Lu named to TIME's 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders of 2025
- 10,000+ sensors deployed across 250+ cities in 85+ countries
- Powers Breathe London and Open Air Chicago community networks
- MCERTS-certified Node-S for solar-powered air monitoring
- Celebrated 10 years of operation in 2024
- Recognized with air quality industry innovation/excellence awards

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — David Lu named to TIME 100 Climate list of most influential climate leaders.
- **2024-01** — Clarity Movement marks 10 years of empowering the world to reduce air pollution.
- **2022-08** — Closed $9.6M Series A+ co-led by Amasia and The Active Fund.

## Links

- Website: https://www.clarity.io
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/claritymovement
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/JoinClarity
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClarityMovement
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claritymovement

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