# Gamaya

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/gamaya

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Switzerland
- Website: www.gamaya.com
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 14, 2019)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Gamaya SA is a Swiss company specializing in AI-driven agricultural solutions aimed at optimizing sugarcane production through innovative technologies.Founded in 2015 in Switzerland, Gamaya SA offers precision agriculture solutions. The company has raised a total of CHF 12.000 mn, primarily through a Series B funding round in June 2019 led by Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. The CEO and founder, Yosef Akhtman, previously had experience in the agricultural technology sector. Gamaya has successfully completed 4 funding deals since its inception.Gamaya specializes in providing advanced AI-driven solutions designed to optimize sugarcane production. The company's core product offerings include CanaSight™, CanaTrace™, and AquaView™, which collectively enhance operational efficiency from planting to harvest. These platforms utilize artificial intelligence, remote sensing technology, and agronomic modeling to deliver tailored insights for sugarcane farmers, helping them achieve higher yields while minimizing resource inputs. Key functionalities include weekly projections using satellite imagery, customized recommendations for optimal harvest timing, and precise soil moisture monitoring without the need for physical sensors. Gamaya serves a diverse client base that includes sugarcane producers and processors across significant agricultural markets such as Brazil, India, Southern Africa, and the United States, addressing the challenges of sustainable and profitable farming practices.Gamaya's revenue model is primarily structured around subscriptions and partnerships with agricultural producers and mill operators. Clients engage with the company through a systematic approach where they subscribe to Gamaya’s suite of precision agriculture solutions, designed to enhance crop yields and sustainability practices. For instance, farmers may utilize the CanaSight™ platform for detailed crop analytics and recommendations, while processors could leverage CanaTrace™ for compliance with sustainability standards. The pricing strategy reflects the value of the data-driven insights provided, generating revenue through service contracts that align with the scale of operations and specific needs of the clients. Given the emphasis on sustainability and efficiency, Gamaya’s offerings are positioned to facilitate significant cost savings and productivity gains for agricultural operators within the sugarcane sector.Looking ahead, Gamaya plans to leverage the CHF 12.000 mn raised in the Series B funding round to enhance its product offerings and expand its market reach. Specifically, the company aims to develop new functionalities within its existing platforms and explore the launch of additional products focused on sustainable agricultural practices. The expansion strategy includes targeting new markets in Asia and Africa by 2022, aiming to increase its footprint in regions facing agricultural challenges. The recent funding will support these initiatives, allowing Gamaya to scale operations and improve technology capabilities to meet growing demand.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 14, 2019, $12M — ICOS Capital, Vi Partners, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
- Series A, May 23, 2016, $3.2M — ICOS Capital, Vi Partners, Sandoz Family Foundation, Seed4Equity

## Investors

- ICOS Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/icos-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Vi Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vi-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Sandoz Family Foundation — Series A
- Seed4Equity — Series A
- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. — Series B