What is Taranis?
Established in 2015, Taranis leverages state-of-the-art multi-level high-resolution imagery combined with revolutionary AI and ML capabilities to provide advisors, suppliers, and growers with unparalleled insights into agricultural operations. The company's technology enables precise action on farms, optimizing the use of products to enhance plant health, yield, stewardship, and sustainability. Taranis addresses the increasing demand for accurate and timely information in today's rapidly evolving agricultural landscape.
How much funding has Taranis raised?
Taranis has raised a total of $99.5M across 5 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$2M
Series A
$7.5M
Series B
$20M
Series C
$30M
Series D
$40M
Angel/Seed (2016): $2M with participation from OurCrowd and Eshbol Ventures
Series A (2017): $7.5M led by Eshbol Investments, Mindset Ventures, OurCrowd, Finistere Ventures, and Vertex Ventures
Series B (2018): $20M supported by Viola Group
Series C (2020): $30M featuring Mindset Ventures, iAngels, Mitsubishi Corporation, Kuok Group, Gal Yarden, Vertex Growth, UMC Capital, Hitachi Ventures, Micron Ventures, and La Maison
Series D (2022): $40M backed by Seraphim Space Investment Trust, Farglory Group, Inven Capital, and Viola Ventures
Key Investors in Taranis
Mindset Ventures
Mindset Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage B2B startups, particularly in sectors such as Agriculture. They aim to support innovative companies by providing access to advisors and potential clients.
Mitsubishi Corporation
Mitsubishi Corporation is a global integrated business enterprise with diverse business operations ranging from natural resources development to investment in retail business, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
Inven Capital
Inven Capital is a venture capital fund that invests in innovative startups focused on climate technology across Europe and Israel, aiming to support visionary founders who prioritize impact.
What's next for Taranis?
With its recent major strategic investment, Taranis is poised for significant expansion. The company's focus on integrating advanced imagery and AI/ML technologies positions it to further solidify its market leadership. Future developments are likely to involve enhancing its predictive analytics, expanding its service offerings to a broader range of crops and geographies, and deepening its partnerships within the agricultural ecosystem. This strategic financing will fuel innovation and support Taranis's mission to empower growers with actionable intelligence for more efficient and sustainable farming.
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