
Blue River Technology is a team of innovators focused on radically changing agriculture through intelligent machinery. They empower farmers with sustainable solutions by optimizing chemical usage, reimagining processes, and improving yields. Their approach focuses on pixel-by-pixel and plant-by-plant improvements. Partnering with John Deere, they advance computer vision, machine learning, and robotics to solve agricultural challenges. The company culture emphasizes cross-discipline collaboration, rapid iteration, and a hands-on approach, aiming to make a tangible positive impact on agriculture.

Blue River Technology is a team of innovators focused on radically changing agriculture through intelligent machinery. They empower farmers with sustainable solutions by optimizing chemical usage, reimagining processes, and improving yields. Their approach focuses on pixel-by-pixel and plant-by-plant improvements. Partnering with John Deere, they advance computer vision, machine learning, and robotics to solve agricultural challenges. The company culture emphasizes cross-discipline collaboration, rapid iteration, and a hands-on approach, aiming to make a tangible positive impact on agriculture.
Core product: See & Spray — plant-level computer vision and precision spraying
Tech focus: Computer vision, deep learning, robotics for agriculture
Acquisition: Acquired by John Deere in September 2017
Notable investors: Khosla Ventures, Data Collective, Monsanto Growth Ventures
Agricultural weed control and precision crop protection
AgTech / Agricultural Robotics
3100000.00
Series A announced Sept 10, 2012
10000000.00
Follow-on announced Mar 19, 2014
Series B announced Dec 16, 2015; participants included Syngenta Ventures and Monsanto Growth Ventures
“Venture-backed with participation from strategic ag investors (e.g., Monsanto Growth Ventures, Syngenta Ventures) and prominent VCs (e.g., Khosla Ventures, Data Collective)”