What is Silent Herdsman?
Silent Herdsman Limited, formerly Embedded Technology Solutions Limited, has developed and commercialized a sophisticated hardware and software-based precision farming platform designed for comprehensive herd management in the dairy and beef farming industries. Originating from extensive research and development through the ITI program by Scottish Enterprise, which totaled £5 million from 2006-2009, the company's condition-based monitoring program for livestock cattle was spun out from the University of Strathclyde. The platform has achieved substantial market penetration in the UK and Europe, with tens of thousands of collars already deployed by hundreds of farmers, demonstrating strong adoption and market acceptance.
How much funding has Silent Herdsman raised?
Silent Herdsman has raised a total of $3.7M across 1 funding round:
Private Equity
$3.7M
Private Equity (2014): $3.7M with participation from Scottish Equity Partners, Scottish Investment Bank, and Albion Ventures, LLP
Key Investors in Silent Herdsman
Scottish Equity Partners
Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) is a prominent growth equity investor that focuses on enterprise software and technology scaleup companies across the UK and Europe, providing capital and resources to support their expansion.
Scottish Investment Bank
Scottish Enterprise is a national economic development agency that supports businesses and economic growth within Scotland, acting as a key governmental support body.
Albion Ventures, LLP
AlbionVC is the technology investment arm of Albion Capital Group LLP, specializing in high-growth B2B software and technology-enabled services companies, primarily in the UK, from seed to Series B stages.
What's next for Silent Herdsman?
The recent major strategic investment in Silent Herdsman indicates a strong confidence from its backers in the company's future trajectory and its role in advancing agricultural technology. This capital is likely to fuel further expansion of its precision farming solutions, potentially involving enhanced software capabilities, broader market reach, and continued innovation in livestock monitoring. The company's established success and the strategic nature of this latest financing suggest a focus on scaling operations and solidifying its position as a leader in decision-support platforms for modern farming.
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