Developer of autonomous agricultural robots and AI-driven solutions to optimize farming operations.
FarmWise Labs, Inc. is transforming agriculture through robotics and artificial intelligence. Their autonomous field robots use advanced computer vision and machine learning to identify and remove weeds without chemicals, aiding large-scale vegetable growers in improving yield while reducing environmental impact and labor costs. The company's solutions combine IoT, robotics, and big data analytics to provide comprehensive farm management and precision agriculture services.
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.missionStatement
To improve American agriculture by harnessing the power of AI and robotics, enabling safer, more sustainable, and more efficient food production.
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.visionStatement
To become the global leader in sustainable agricultural automation, empowering growers to feed the world while reducing environmental impact.
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.foundedYear
2016
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.ceo
Sebastien Boyer
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.employees
50-100
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.revenue
$10M - $25M
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.headquarters
548 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94104
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.marketShare
Major player in the US autonomous ag-robotics segment
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.usp
FarmWise robots automate the most labor-intensive farm tasks with unmatched precision and sustainability, reducing chemical use and operational costs.
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.pricingModel
Service-based pricing (per acre or annual subscription); custom solutions for enterprise clients
- Titan (autonomous weeding robot)
- AI-powered weed detection platform
- FarmWise Analytics Suite
- Python
- ROS (Robot Operating System)
- Computer Vision (custom ML models)
- AWS Cloud
- NVIDIA Jetson
- Custom IoT sensor stack
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.marketPositioning
Premium, sustainability-focused automation for enterprise-level farming operations.
- Enterprise vegetable growers
- Organic farm operators
- Agricultural co-ops
- Farm equipment leasing companies
- Direct sales to large farming enterprises
- Agricultural equipment partners
- Regional farm service providers
- Industry conference demos
- Partnership with sustainability organizations
- Case studies and whitepapers
- Farm equipment dealer collaborations
- Media coverage in agri-tech publications
- Taylor Farms (Commercial Grower Partner)
- Salinas Valley growers (Stakeholder Network)
- John Deere Labs (Strategic Alliance)
- Autonomous weeding robots
- Computer vision plant detection
- Precision data analytics dashboard
- Cloud-based farm operation insights
- IoT-enabled device monitoring
- Cutting-edge AI and robotics technology
- Reduction in herbicide use
- Strong industry partnerships
- Sustainability focused
- Scalable platform for various crops
- High initial investment for farmers
- Geographic limitations (US-centric deployments)
- Reliance on technology adoption rate in agriculture
- Limited compatibility with certain crops
- Expansion into global markets
- Broadening crop compatibility
- Integrating with additional farm equipment providers
- Partnerships for data-driven farm management
- Opportunities in organic farming
- Increasing competition from traditional agrochemical companies developing alternatives
- Evolving regulatory environment
- Potential market hesitation on automation adoption
- Weather and climate-related operational risks
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.growthRateYOY
40%
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.profitMargin
12%
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.customerAcquisitionCost
$5000 - $10,000 per farm (avg)
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.customerLifetimeValue
$200,000+ (multi-year contracts)
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.churnRate
1.5% annually
| competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.fundingStage | competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.fundingAmount | competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.fundingDate |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | $5.7M | 2017-12-14 |
| Series A | $14.5M | 2019-08-09 |
| Series B | $45M | 2021-05-13 |
- Agile robotics development
- Mission-driven sustainability culture
- Hands-on, field-focused engineering
- Collaborative R&D
- Strong mentorship and talent diversity
- Forbes 30 Under 30: Manufacturing & Industry (2020) - Forbes
- AgFunder Innovation Award (2021) - AgFunder
- Fast Company World Changing Ideas (2023)
| competitors.competitorDetail.news.title | competitors.competitorDetail.news.publishedOn | competitors.competitorDetail.news.readMore |
|---|---|---|
| FarmWise Raises $45M Series B to Expand Autonomous Weeding Robots Deployment | 2021-05-13 | TechCrunch |
| FarmWise Unveils Next-Generation Weeding Robot Titan | 2023-03-02 | Modern Farmer |