What is Halter?
Halter is an innovative AgTech enterprise focused on the design and deployment of solar-powered, GPS-enabled smart collars for dairy cattle. By integrating these devices with a proprietary mobile application, the company provides farmers with a sophisticated platform to remotely shift herds, establish virtual fencing, and proactively monitor individual cow health, feed intake, and behavioral patterns. This data-driven approach to livestock management optimizes farm efficiency and animal welfare, placing Halter at the intersection of deep tech and sustainable agriculture.
How much funding has Halter raised?
Halter has raised a total of $351M across 4 funding rounds:
Series A
$8M
Series B
$23M
Series D
$100M
Series E
$220M
Series A (2018): $8M with participation from Silicon Valley venture
Series B (2021): $23M led by Blackbird Ventures and Peter Beck
Series D (2025): $100M supported by Blackbird Ventures, BOND, Bessemer Venture Partners, New View Alliance, Promotion Ventures, DCVC Management, and Icehouse Ventures
Series E (2026): $220M featuring Ubiquity, Founders Fund, DCVC Management, Blackbird Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Icehouse Ventures
Key Investors in Halter
Blackbird Ventures
An Australian venture capital firm that partners with ambitious founders at the earliest stages, providing long-term support and access to a network of successful technology entrepreneurs.
DCVC Management
A deep tech venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs tackling global challenges, with a specific focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to unlock potential in sectors like agriculture and clean energy.
Bessemer Venture Partners
A prominent venture capital firm with a long history of supporting innovative companies, maintaining a global presence to foster growth across various technology sectors.
What's next for Halter?
With this latest injection of capital, Halter is poised to expand its footprint in the global dairy market, leveraging its deep tech capabilities to solve complex agricultural challenges. The strategic focus will likely shift toward scaling manufacturing, enhancing the predictive analytics capabilities of its software suite, and entering new international markets. By maintaining its commitment to founder-led innovation and deep tech integration, Halter is well-positioned to catalyze an industrial renaissance in farming, ensuring that its smart collar technology becomes a standard tool for modern, sustainable dairy operations worldwide.
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