# Agri Info Design

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/agri-info-design

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Obihiro, Japan
- Website: https://agri-info-design.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4.6M
- Latest round: Series B (Jul 28, 2020)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Agri Info Design, LTD. specializes in precision agriculture solutions, providing advanced GPS guidance systems that enhance productivity and operational efficiency for diverse agricultural machinery. Their products streamline workflows while minimizing costs for farmers.Agri Info Design, LTD. is focused on precision agriculture technology, offering innovative GPS guidance systems for agricultural machinery. Founded in 2014 in Obihiro, Japan, the company has made two notable deals, including a Series B funding round in July 2020, raising JPY 300 million from investors including Global Brain and SBI Investment. Yasuyuki Hamada serves as both CEO and founder, bringing expertise from previous ventures to lead the company's strategic direction. The firm has established a global presence with a significant client base across North America, Europe, and Asia.Agri Info Design, Ltd. specializes in precision agriculture solutions, focusing on affordable GPS guidance systems tailored for various agricultural machinery including tractors, combines, and self-propelled sprayers. Their flagship product, the AgriBus series, encompasses several applications, notably AgriBus-NAVI and AgriBus-Web, which facilitate efficient navigation and work management directly from smartphones or tablets. These systems enable farmers to perform straight-line operations, thereby reducing labor and material costs through streamlined workflow. Since its launch in 2015, AgriBus has garnered a global clientele, with over 1.8 million installations across more than 140 countries, primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia, making it one of the leading GPS guidance applications in the agricultural sector. Agri Info Design has established itself as a trusted partner for farmers aiming to enhance productivity and sustainability through advanced technology integration.Agri Info Design generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models and direct sales of its software applications and hardware packages. Clients typically subscribe to various plans that include advanced navigation and work management functionalities, with introductory offers such as a 30-day free trial for new users. The company also sells AgriBus products through its online store, providing customers with options to purchase individual applications or comprehensive packages designed for automated steering and precision guidance. These products cater to both individual farmers and larger agricultural enterprises, enhancing operational efficiency. Specific pricing details for each offering are structured to accommodate different levels of service and user needs, enabling a direct-to-consumer transaction model that supports widespread adoption and use in diverse agricultural practices.Agri Info Design plans to utilize the JPY 300 million raised in the Series B funding round for several growth initiatives. The company is currently designing new products, including advanced features for the AgriBus series, with a target release date set for 2022. Additionally, they aim to expand their market reach into regions such as South America and Africa by 2023. The funding will support these product developments and market expansion efforts, ensuring that Agri Info Design continues to meet the evolving needs of farmers globally.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jul 28, 2020, $2.8M — Global Brain, SBI Investment, Drone Fund
- Series A, Nov 16, 2018, $1.8M — Sumitomo Corporation, Digital Garage, Inc., DG Ventures, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Fund Corporation for Innovation, Value-chain and Expansion Japan, Drone Fund

## Investors

- Sumitomo Corporation — Series A
- Digital Garage, Inc. — Series A
- DG Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dg-ventures) — Series A
- Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Fund Corporation for Innovation, Value-chain and Expansion Japan (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/agriculture-forestry-and-fisheries-fund-corporation-for-inno) — Series A
- Drone Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/drone-fund) — Series A, Series B
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series B
- SBI Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-investment) — Series B