Tortuga AgTech
Tortuga AgTech is the world’s largest commercial harvesting robot fleet, providing harvesting, forecasting, and pest treatment services to enhance farm resilience and sustainability. By combining robotics and artificial intelligence with deep industry expertise, Tortuga empowers growers to tackle labor shortages and resource scarcity while improving yields and reducing chemical use. Their innovative approach positions them as leaders in the agtech space, addressing critical challenges in modern agriculture and promoting a healthier food system.
Tortuga AgTech
Tortuga AgTech is the world’s largest commercial harvesting robot fleet, providing harvesting, forecasting, and pest treatment services to enhance farm resilience and sustainability. By combining robotics and artificial intelligence with deep industry expertise, Tortuga empowers growers to tackle labor shortages and resource scarcity while improving yields and reducing chemical use. Their innovative approach positions them as leaders in the agtech space, addressing critical challenges in modern agriculture and promoting a healthier food system.
TL;DR
What they do: Operate the world's largest commercial harvesting robot fleet and provide harvesting, forecasting, and pest treatment services
Founded / HQ: Founded 2016; headquartered in Lakewood/Denver, Colorado, USA
Founders / leadership: Co-founders Eric Adamson and Tim Brackbill
Funding: Multiple rounds including a Series A announced Apr 8, 2021 (reported ~$20M); total reported funding ~$28.62M
Team size (reported): Approximately 23 employees (profile snapshot)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Labor-intensive agricultural harvesting and related horticulture tasks
Founded
2016
Industry
AgTech / Agricultural Robotics
Funding Track Record
20000000
Series A announced Apr 8, 2021; contemporaneous reporting cited a $20M Series A
Seed round reported in 2017 with multiple participating seed investors
Investor Signal
“Lewis & Clark AgriFood led Series A; prior investors include VC firms active in ag/tech investing”