# Arugga A.I Farming

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/arugga-a-i-farming

- Industry: Industrial Machinery
- Headquarters: Israel
- Website: www.arugga.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 1, 2019)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Arugga A.I Farming Ltd. specializes in developing autonomous robotic solutions for buzz pollination, enhancing agricultural efficiency and productivity through innovative technology designed for greenhouse environments.Founded in 2017 in Israel, Arugga A.I Farming Ltd. creates robotic systems that simulate the pollination process typically performed by bumblebees. The company raised USD 4.00 mn in its most recent funding round on June 2, 2021, led by Cresson Management, with participation from Biobest Group NV, Equicelar, Smart Agro Fund, and Terra Venture Partners. Eytan Heller is the founder, who previously has experience in the agricultural sector.Arugga AI Farming offers robotic solutions that replicate buzz pollination in greenhouses, significantly improving agricultural productivity. Their systems address labor shortages and environmental constraints by initiating pollination from day one, ensuring consistent crop yields. Equipped with advanced data collection capabilities, these robots provide real-time monitoring of crop development and pest detection, supporting growers in optimizing yield and resource use. Their technology serves greenhouse operators across various global markets, including the Netherlands and Australia.The company generates revenue through direct sales of its robotic systems to greenhouse operators globally, focusing on partnerships with agricultural firms. Revenue is realized from system installations, supported by ongoing technical assistance and maintenance services, with pricing structures tailored to the scale and operational needs of each client.Arugga A.I Farming plans to utilize the USD 4.00 mn raised in June 2021 to expand its team, facilitating the development of new products and enhancing operational capacity. The company aims to enter additional international markets, specifically targeting expansion into regions with high agricultural demands by 2023, thereby increasing the reach of its innovative technology.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 1, 2019, $1.8M — Terra Venture Partners, Entree Capital

## Investors

- Terra Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/terra-venture-partners) — Seed
- Entree Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/entree-capital) — Seed