Orchard Robotics Raises $22M to Build the AI Farmer and Secure America’s Food Supply

Orchard Robotics, founded by a Thiel fellow Cornell dropout, raises $22M for farm vision AI

The startup uses truck-mounted cameras to collect and analyze data about crop health.

Orchard Robotics Raises $22M to Build the AI Farmer and Secure America’s Food Supply

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 3, 2025-

Orchard Robotics Raises $22M Series A for AI Crop Monitoring Tech

In the ever-evolving world of agricultural technology, a young startup is making waves with its innovative approach to crop monitoring. Orchard Robotics, founded by Charlie Wu—a Peter Thiel fellow and Cornell University dropout—has secured $22 million in Series A funding to advance its farm vision AI system. This investment, led by Quiet Capital and Shine Capital with participation from previous backers like General Catalyst, underscores a growi…

United States Orchard Robotics raises US$22 million

United States Orchard Robotics raises US$22 million

Orchard Robotics Raises $22M to Build AI’s Operating System for the Farm

With tractor-mounted cameras and cloud-based analytics, Orchard Robotics is giving fruit growers a data-rich view of their crops… The post Orchard Robotics Raises $22M to Build AI’s Operating System for the Farm appeared first on IMP.NEWS.