# Pheno-Inspect

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/pheno-inspect

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Mulheim an der Ruhr, Germany
- Website: www.phenoinspect.eu/
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 17, 2026)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Based in Germany, Pheno-Inspect GmbH specializes in precision agriculture solutions, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance field analysis for farmers, researchers, and agribusinesses across Europe and beyond.Pheno-Inspect GmbH is focused on providing AI-driven agricultural analysis solutions. Founded in 2020 in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, the company was established by Cyrill Stachniss, Josef Exler, and Philipp Lottes. To date, the company has completed one deal, with the most recent funding round occurring on February 17, 2026.Pheno-Inspect specializes in precision agriculture solutions leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance field analysis for farmers, researchers, and agribusinesses. The company's core product, FarmAnalyzer™, allows users to conduct digital field analyses without the need for expensive hardware or manual evaluations. This self-service platform streamlines the process into four steps: capturing images with a drone, securely uploading them to a cloud-based system, allowing the AI to analyze the data, and providing actionable insights through maps and recommendations. Pheno-Inspect's offerings are particularly aimed at enhancing crop management practices, such as optimizing planting density, fertilizer application, and monitoring plant growth and health. The company's client base includes agricultural producers and research institutions primarily located across Europe, including Germany, but the solutions are applicable to a global agricultural context.Pheno-Inspect generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models and direct sales of its flagship products, including FarmAnalyzer™ and the AutoPilot™ drone navigation system. When clients engage with Pheno-Inspect, they typically subscribe to access the digital analysis services, which include ongoing support for data interpretation and usage of the analytics tools for their specific agricultural needs. This structure allows for tailored partnerships with clients ranging from individual farmers to large agribusinesses, facilitating seamless integration into their existing workflows. Given the nature of the agricultural technology sector, transactions often involve direct-to-consumer relationships where clients pay fees for specific services, such as customized AI models under the CustomAI™ offering, which adapts to unique crop requirements and environmental conditions.In February 2026, Pheno-Inspect GmbH raised an undisclosed amount of Seed funding from new investors NRW.BANK and CLAAS KGaA mbH, along with other unspecified investors. The funding will be utilized to expand the platform throughout Europe and develop additional AI-based agricultural analysis tools. The company plans to enhance its product offerings and enter new markets, focusing on specific geographic regions by leveraging this new capital.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 17, 2026 — CLAAS KGaA mbH, NRW.Venture

## Investors

- CLAAS KGaA mbH — Seed
- NRW.Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nrw-venture) — Seed