Agricultural robotics company AgriPass Robotics has secured $7.5 million in seed funding to accelerate the commercial rollout of its robotic weed-control platform across the United States and Europe. The round was led by Harbor Venture Consulting, with participation from existing investor E44 Climate Ventures and several strategic ecosystem partners.
The investment will support manufacturing readiness, expansion of commercial field operations, and continued development of AgriPass’s cultivation technology across more crops and agricultural use cases.
Turning human farming decisions into machine action
AgriPass was founded in 2023 by Adi Vagman and led by CEO Liron Cohen-Yanay in Israel. At the centre of AgriPass’s approach is RHIC, Robot of Human-Inspired Cultivation, a robotic platform designed to replicate the decision-making ability of experienced farmers. Rather than relying on chemical herbicides or blunt mechanical removal, the system uses computer vision and contextual intelligence to detect weeds and respond precisely in real time.
The platform continuously evaluates field conditions, including weed presence, proximity to crops, and soil characteristics. Based on this information, the robot performs selective mechanical actions that remove weeds directly at the root while avoiding unnecessary soil disturbance.
By dynamically adjusting depth and engagement, RHIC mimics how a skilled farm worker might treat each plant individually. This allows it to deliver human-level selectivity while operating at the scale required for modern agriculture.
Designed for farmers facing labour and sustainability pressures
The technology is aimed particularly at small and mid-sized farms, where labour shortages, rising costs and environmental pressures are reshaping how crops are grown. RHIC is designed to replace the work of up to 20 manual workers in a single day, freeing farm teams to focus on higher-value activities rather than repetitive weed removal.
Beyond labour efficiency, the platform supports a shift toward sustainable and regenerative farming practices. By eliminating the need for chemical herbicides, the system reduces chemical runoff and supports healthier soil ecosystems. Mechanical precision also limits soil disruption, helping maintain structure and moisture retention while lowering erosion risks.
Water conservation is another key benefit. Healthier soil and reduced chemical dependence contribute to improved water management across fields, a growing concern for farmers facing climate volatility.
Initially, AgriPass is focusing on high-value vegetable crops, where weed pressure, labour availability and soil health constraints have an immediate impact on farm productivity and economics.
A growing ecosystem
The company has already begun commercial deployments in both the EU and the United States. Existing contracts and advanced-stage engagements are expected to contribute to the company’s projected 2026 revenue pipeline, indicating early market demand for the platform.
The company also works closely with partners across the ag-robotics and food-system ecosystem. These include FYELD Agriculture, EIT Food, and the NVIDIA Inception Program, collaborations that support both field deployment and ongoing technology development.
AgriPass’s progress has already attracted industry recognition. The company was named a winner of the 2025 Climate Solutions Prize, while CEO Liron Yanay was recognised as one of the Women in AgFood 2025 leaders.
What’s next?
Looking ahead, AgriPass is positioning its platform as a practical step toward resilient and sustainable farming systems.
“Labour volatility, regulatory pressure, and soil degradation are redefining farm operations. Food security now depends on building more resilient production systems, and agriculture is undergoing a structural transformation to meet these challenges,” said Liron Yanay, CEO of AgriPass. “We built RHIC to replicate human agronomic judgment in real time, guiding soil-safe, selective mechanical action at commercial scale. This funding enables us to expand across the U.S. and Europe and scale our durable cultivation platform designed for long-term performance.”
