Carbon Robotics develops AI-powered farming systems centered on its LaserWeeder, which combines computer vision, AI deep learning, robotics, and lasers to identify and eliminate weeds with millimeter accuracy. Its LaserWeeder has eliminated more than 10 billion weeds across over 100 crop types without chemical herbicides, hand labor, or soil disruption, and is in operation in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. The company says the system cuts weed control costs by 80% and increases crop yield and quality. Carbon Robotics plans to use new funding to scale the LaserWeeder business, introduce new software and hardware products, and expand state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities in Eastern Washington. It also intends to grow in new markets and continue geographic expansion into Eastern and Southern Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. To date the company has raised $157 million in total funding. Carbon Robotics develops laser weeding robots for agriculture. Its flagship product, LaserWeeder, uses computer vision and artificial intelligence together with 30 high-power CO2 lasers to identify, locate, and remove weeds in real time. The company markets an automated, non-chemical approach to weed control. The reported financing from NVIDIA’s NVentures is intended to further advance R&D and the application of its AI agriculture solutions. The article does not provide revenue, user, or other operating metrics. No additional financial details or other investors were named in the report. Carbon Robotics develops AI and computer-vision-powered agricultural robots, best known for its LaserWeeder machine. The LaserWeeder uses thermal energy to eliminate weeds without damaging crops or disturbing soil. Demand and units shipped for LaserWeeder tripled in 2023 versus 2022. The company raised an additional $8 million to accelerate development of a new ag‑tech product line that it says is not related to LaserWeeder, but declined to share details. The Series C extension brings that round to $43 million and the company has raised $80 million in total. Founded in 2018 and based in Seattle, Carbon is led by Paul Mikesell, co-founder of Isilon Systems. Carbon Robotics is a Seattle-based agtech company that builds LaserWeeder, a laser weeding robot. Its machines use lasers to remove weeds; the company says it has zapped 500 million weeds across 40 different crops. Carbon is on track to deliver LaserWeeder to 17 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces in 2023. The company plans to use new funding to grow sales, accelerate manufacturing, and pursue international expansion. To date it has raised $67 million, including a $27 million Series B in 2021 and the new $30 million Series C. Investors from Sozo and Voyager are joining Carbon’s board as part of the latest round. Carbon Robotics develops autonomous field robots that use AI and high‑power lasers for precision weed control. Its flagship product, the Autonomous Weeder, eradicates weeds via thermal energy without disturbing soil, allowing reduced herbicide use and lower labor. The company reports bookings that exceed $20 million, has sold out its 2021 and 2022 models, and has begun accepting orders for 2023. Carbon Robotics plans to scale production, grow its engineering team, establish regional sales and customer support across the U.S., and invest in new products and technology. The company positions its technology as a response to herbicide‑resistant weeds and as a tool for organic and regenerative farming methods.

Total raised

$230M

Funding rounds

7

Latest round

Series D

Latest activity

Oct 2024