Saia Agrobotics raised €10 million in Series A funding to advance its innovative greenhouse automation technology, aiming for large-scale deployment and increased market impact.

Target Information

Saia Agrobotics, a scale-up based in Wageningen, has successfully completed a Series A funding round, raising €10 million. This funding was contributed by Check24 Impact, the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, along with existing investors Navus Ventures and Oost NL. The company specializes in developing innovative robotic solutions that automate tasks within greenhouses.

Saia Agrobotics' pioneering approach contrasts traditional methods by allowing plants to move towards the robot rather than having the robot traverse the greenhouse. This revolutionary design facilitates fully automated harvesting and maintenance processes, contributing to a data-driven and autonomous greenhouse environment. According to the company, their technology can yield 20% higher outputs while reducing labor costs by 50%.

Industry Overview

The agricultural robotics industry is gaining momentum globally, fueled by the ongoing demand for efficiency and sustainability in food production. In the Netherlands, known for its advanced horticultural practices,