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Niqo Robotics funding, investors and company details

Niqo Robotics is an emerging Agro - Agritech startup from Bengaluru, working in the space of Agritech Robotics (AI-powered agricultural robotics / precision farming solutions). Founded by Jaisimha Rao.

  • Company: Tartan Aerial Sense Tech Private Limited
  • Sector: Agro - Agritech
  • Location: Bengaluru
  • Founders: Jaisimha Rao
  • Total funding raised: ₹144.22 Cr

Company overview

Niqo Robotics operates in the agricultural robotics and precision farming space, focusing on building intelligent machines that automate key farming activities such as spraying, weeding, and crop thinning. Its core business is centered around using artificial intelligence, computer vision, and robotics to improve farm productivity while reducing dependence on manual labor and excessive chemical usage. The company’s flagship solutions include products like RoboSpray and RoboThinner, which use real-time AI vision systems to identify crops and weeds and apply inputs (like pesticides or fertilizers) only where needed. This “precision farming” approach significantly reduces chemical and water usage by up to 60% while improving crop yields and cost efficiency for farmers. A key part of Niqo’s business model is its proprietary AI technology stack, including tools like “Niqo Sense,” which can be integrated with existing farm equipment. This makes its solutions more accessible and scalable, allowing farmers to upgrade traditional machinery into smart, automated systems without large capital investments. Beyond products, Niqo Robotics positions itself as a climate-smart agriculture enabler, helping stakeholders across the farming ecosystem farmers, equipment manufacturers, and agri-service providers adopt sustainable practices. By reducing input costs, improving precision, and addressing labor shortages, the company aims to make agriculture more profitable and environmentally sustainable. Overall, Niqo Robotics is building a next-generation agricultural automation platform, leveraging AI-driven robotics to modernize farming operations and drive a sustainable agricultural revolution.

Funding rounds

  • Latest round (Series B): $ 13.00 Mn (₹108.45 Cr.), 2024-05-14. Investors: Brida Innovation Ventures, Fulcrum Global Capital, Omnivore Venture Capital
  • Past round (Pre Series A): $ 4.50 Mn (₹35.77 Cr.), 2022-08-01. Investors: 500 Global