# Niqo Robotics

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/niqo-robotics

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Bangalore, India
- Website: www.tartansense.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $20M
- Latest round: Series B (Apr 26, 2024)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Founded in 2015 and based in Karnataka, India, Tartan Aerial Sense Private Limited, dba Niqo Robotics, is an agricultural technology firm that develops semi-autonomous machines and an analytics platform that captures data from the fields, identifies weeds, and provides precision spraying upon detection. The company was founded by its CEO, Jaisimha Rao. In May 2024, Niqo Robotics raised USD 13 million in Series B funding led by Bidra Innovation Ventures, including Fulcrum Global Capital and Omnivore Partners.

The company’s primary product includes the Niqo Sense™ AI agriculture camera that leverages real-time AI-assisted computer vision to achieve precise, targeted spraying on plant foliage with 99.8% accuracy. This advanced technology reduces chemical usage by up to 90%, minimizing environmental impact and preserving soil nutrition. This retrofittable camera delivers precise dosages of liquid fertilizers, optimizing plant care and maximizing benefits for farmers.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Apr 26, 2024, $13M — Omnivore, Fulcrum Global Capital, Bidra Innovation Ventures
- Series A, Sep 2, 2021, $5.1M — Omnivore, Blume Ventures, FMC
- Series A, Mar 2, 2019, $2.1M — Omnivore, Blume Ventures, BEENEXT

## Investors

- Omnivore (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/omnivore) — Series A, Series B
- Blume Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blume-ventures) — Series A
- BEENEXT (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/beenext) — Series A
- FMC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fmc) — Series A
- Fulcrum Global Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fulcrum-global-capital) — Series B
- Bidra Innovation Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bidra-innovation-ventures) — Series B