Bonsai Robotics Raises $15M Series A to Expand AI-Powered Agricultural Solutions
Bonsai Robotics is pioneering physical AI solutions for agriculture, helping growers reduce operating costs, optimize equipment usage, and improve yields.
Company Name: Bonsai Robotics Inc.
Location: San Jose, CA
Industry: Robotics
Funding Details
- Amount: $15M (Series A)
- Investors:
- Lead: Bison Ventures
- Participants: Cibus Capital (new investor), Acre Venture Partners, Congruent Ventures, Fall Line Capital, E14 Fund, SNR, Serra Ventures
Purpose of Investment
- Enhance software capabilities and expand its physical AI platform and data set.
- Drive new OEM partnerships to integrate AI solutions with agricultural equipment.
- Accelerate commercialization efforts to scale deployment.
Leadership
- Co-Founder & CEO: Tyler Niday
Product
Bonsai Robotics provides Visionsteer™, an AI-powered platform that enhances agricultural efficiency through data insights, automation, and precision control.
Key Features
- Data Insights & Crop Analysis: Provides real-time intelligence on crop health and yield potential.
- Automated Job Planning & Notifications: Optimizes labor and resource allocation.
- Autonomous Vehicle Control: Powers self-driving agricultural equipment for tree nut orchard applications in the U.S. and Australia.
- Massive Data Scale: Collected operational data from 500,000+ acres, enabling AI-driven efficiency gains for orchard growers.
About the Company
Bonsai Robotics is pioneering physical AI solutions for agriculture, helping growers reduce operating costs, optimize equipment usage, and improve yields. By integrating AI with autonomous machinery, the company is transforming traditional orchard management with advanced automation and real-time data insights.
Future Plans
With this funding, Bonsai Robotics aims to scale its Visionsteer™ platform, expand into new agricultural applications, and continue forging partnerships with equipment manufacturers to drive AI adoption in farming.
