Terra Robotics, an agritech startup based in Greece, has secured nearly €1.8 million (US$ 2.1 million) in fresh funding to accelerate the commercialization of its laser weeding technology, a solution aimed at reducing herbicide use, cutting manual labor, and supporting farmers in the transition to more sustainable and efficient practices. The investment, will enable the company to expand its teams, finalize product development, and roll out pilot projects as it prepares for market entry.
By blending robotics, artificial intelligence, and laser systems, Terra Robotics intends to make advanced agricultural technology accessible to farms of all sizes, aligning with its broader vision of building a scalable and sustainable future for global farming.
Funding Round and Investor Support
The financing round was led by Uni.Fund, with continued backing from Genesis Ventures, Helidoni Group, and Terra Robotics’ network of angel investors, including the Hellenic Business Angels Network (HeBAN), which has supported the company since its early days. The company also welcomed a new angel investor, Argyris Kaninis, joining its group of partners.
We are extremely grateful to our investors for their trust and continued support. Their commitment enables us to stay true to our farmer oriented approach and to focus on solving agriculture’s number one challenge: weeding. With this strong and diverse group of backers, we believe we have built the ideal foundation to accelerate commercialization and bring our laser weeder to farmers worldwide.
Plans for Expansion and Market Entry
The newly raised capital will be directed toward expanding the company’s engineering and operations teams, finalizing product development, and preparing for market entry. In the coming months, Terra Robotics plans to deploy pilot projects, scale production, and strengthen collaborations with farmers and agricultural stakeholders.
Technology and Vision
Terra Robotics’ laser weeder aims to minimize reliance on herbicides and reduce manual labor requirements. The solution is designed to help farmers lower costs, improve efficiency, and adopt more sustainable farming methods. By integrating robotics, artificial intelligence, and laser technology, the company seeks to deliver a practical tool for one of agriculture’s most pressing challenges, while ensuring its accessibility to farms of all sizes.
Investor Perspectives
“We believe Terra Robotics has the potential to revolutionize farming,” said Dora Trachana, Partner and CEO of Uni.Fund. “The company stands at the intersection of deep tech and real farming experience. The founders’ ability to merge robotics with a farmer-first mindset is what convinced us from the start. We believe their work will not only reshape how farming is done but also inspire more world lass innovation to emerge from Greece.”
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Echoing this sentiment, Dimitris Maroulis, Partner and Co-founder of Genesis Ventures, remarked, “From the very beginning, we recognized the unmatched team market fit of Terra Robotics, as both engineers and farmers themselves. Their technology has the potential not only to transform farming by reducing costs and environmental impact, but also to inspire a new generation of founders from Thessaloniki to build ambitious tech companies with global reach. We are proud to continue supporting their journey.”
Alexis Zitrides, Managing Director of Helidoni Group, added, “We are proud to continue backing Terra Robotics, which combines deep tech expertise with a farmer first mentality, extending our support since the very first round. TerraWeeder has the potential to become a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture, and we look forward to seeing the impact it will create globally.”
Looking Ahead
With this milestone, Terra Robotics is positioned to implement its growth strategy, focusing on commercialization, pilot deployments, and scaling operations. The company aims to advance its farmer-oriented mission and contribute to a more efficient and sustainable agricultural sector.