AgriPass Robotics Secures $7.5M for Innovative Weed Control

Agricultural robotics company AgriPass Robotics has successfully raised $7.5 million in seed funding to advance the commercial launch of its innovative robotic weed-control platform across the United States and Europe. The funding round was spearheaded by Harbor Venture Consulting, with participation from existing investor E44 Climate Ventures and several strategic partners from the agricultural ecosystem. This investment aims to enhance manufacturing capabilities, expand commercial operations, and further develop AgriPass’s cultivation technologies for various crops and agricultural applications.

Founded in 2023 in Israel by Liron Cohen-Yanay, Assaf Friedler, Guy Raz, and Yarden Goldwasser, AgriPass is revolutionizing how farmers approach weed control. At the core of its strategy is the RHIC (Robot of Human-Inspired Cultivation), a robotic platform designed to emulate the decision-making capabilities of experienced farmers. Unlike traditional methods that rely on chemical herbicides or broad mechanical removal, RHIC employs computer vision and contextual intelligence to detect weeds.

The system evaluates field conditions constantly, assessing weed presence, proximity to crops, and soil characteristics. This information allows the robot to execute selective mechanical actions that target weeds at the root while minimizing disruption to the surrounding soil. By adjusting its depth and engagement dynamically, RHIC replicates the nuanced treatment a skilled farm worker would provide to individual plants, achieving a level of selectivity essential for modern agricultural practices.

Addressing Labor and Sustainability Challenges

The technology particularly targets small and mid-sized farms, which are increasingly challenged by labor shortages, rising operational costs, and environmental concerns. RHIC has the capability to replace the work of up to 20 manual workers in a single day, allowing farm teams to redirect their efforts towards more value-added tasks rather than repetitive weed removal.

In addition to improving labor efficiency, the platform facilitates a transition toward sustainable and regenerative farming practices. By reducing the reliance on chemical herbicides, the technology lowers chemical runoff, thereby promoting healthier soil ecosystems. The mechanical precision of RHIC also limits soil disruption, which aids in maintaining soil structure and moisture retention while mitigating erosion risks. The system contributes to better water management, a crucial factor for farmers grappling with the effects of climate change.

AgriPass is initially focusing on high-value vegetable crops, where the impact of weed pressure, labor availability, and soil health is most acute. The company has already begun commercial deployments in both the European Union and the United States, with existing contracts and advanced-stage engagements poised to enhance its revenue pipeline projected for 2026.

Building Partnerships and Industry Recognition

AgriPass collaborates closely with various partners within the ag-robotics and food-system sectors, including FYELD Agriculture, EIT Food, and the NVIDIA Inception Program. These partnerships are instrumental in supporting both field deployments and the ongoing development of the technology.

The company’s progress has not gone unnoticed in the industry. AgriPass was recognized as a winner of the 2025 Climate Solutions Prize, while CEO Liron Yanay was acknowledged as one of the leaders in the Women in AgFood 2025 initiative.

Looking forward, AgriPass aims to position its platform as a significant contributor to 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,” Yanay stated. “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.”