Aerobotics

Aerobotics is an agriculture, analytics, and drones company based in South Africa. Since its establishment in 2014 by James Paterson and Benji Meltzer, the company has rapidly expanded into a team of over 85 individuals. Aerobotics' mission is to provide intelligent tools to feed the world by leveraging aerial imagery and machine learning algorithms to optimize crop performance for farmers globally. The company has made a significant impact, assisting farmers in managing over 65 million trees across 18 countries, including regions such as Africa, the USA, Spain, and Australia. Its widespread influence is reinforced by its two main offices in Cape Town and Los Angeles, complemented by a network of remote Sales Managers accommodating clients worldwide. Aerobotics recently secured a $16.50M Series B investment on December 11, 2020, attracting major investors such as Cathay Innovation, Endeavor Catalyst, FMO, Platform Investment Partners, Naspers Foundry, AfricInvest, and Bossanova Investimentos. This investment is a testament to the company's promise and potential, signaling confidence from a diverse range of reputable backers. As an innovative force in the agricultural sector, Aerobotics stands at the forefront of utilizing advanced technology to empower growers and optimize crop yields season after season, embodying its slogan, "Powerful insights for growers to optimize and protect yields, season after season."