Grodi, an agtech company based in Almería, Spain, has raised €2.5 million in a funding round aimed at accelerating the industrialisation and commercial rollout of its autonomous greenhouse robotics platform. The investment round was led by Swanlaab Innvierte Agri FoodTech, with participation from Axon Desarrollo Andalucía and Innvierte.
Axon Desarrollo Andalucía is backed by the Junta de Andalucía, the European Investment Bank, and FEDER. Innvierte operates as the investment arm of CDTI. The capital will be directed toward scaling production of Grodi’s flagship autonomous robot, VEGA 11, strengthening sales operations across Spain’s principal horticultural regions, and supporting expansion into international markets.
Founded in Almería to Address Greenhouse Data Gaps
Established in 2022 in Almería by Samuel Ruíz, Natalia Gálvez, and CEO Ana Molina, Grodi brings together expertise spanning robotics, artificial intelligence, engineering, and agronomy. The company develops autonomous robotics and computer vision systems specifically tailored to Mediterranean greenhouse production systems.
Its technology is designed for growers, cooperatives, and seed companies engaged in intensive agriculture. Grodi’s platform focuses on generating standardized, continuous crop data at plant level, with the objective of reducing uncertainty in farm level decision making and supporting modernised farming practices.
VEGA 11: Autonomous Monitoring Inside Mediterranean Greenhouses
At the centre of Grodi’s technology portfolio is VEGA 11, an autonomous robot engineered to operate independently within Mediterranean style greenhouses. The system combines proprietary hardware with machine learning algorithms and large scale data analytics to provide plant level visibility.
VEGA 11 navigates greenhouse environments autonomously while collecting agronomic data in real time. Through computer vision and integrated analytics, it monitors plant health, detects issues at early stages, forecasts yields, and supports production management decisions.
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The data collected is centralised on a digital platform, enabling growers to access real-time insights into crop status, estimate yields, and optimise greenhouse operations. According to the company, the system is structured to improve resource-use efficiency, enhance sustainability, and standardise operational processes while reducing day-to-day uncertainty in crop management.
Ana Molina, CEO of Grodi, said the agricultural sector requires solutions that lower costs, improve efficiency in resource utilisation, and standardise workflows. She stated that VEGA demonstrates how automation and computer vision can reshape daily crop management practices.
Commercial Expansion and Industrialisation Phase
With the new funding secured, Grodi is entering a growth phase focused on industrialising production of VEGA 11 and scaling its commercial deployment. The company plans to consolidate its presence across Spain’s key horticultural regions while advancing its international expansion strategy.
Grodi positions its robotics and data platform within a greenhouse agriculture market increasingly centred on productivity, operational efficiency, and sustainability. By integrating autonomous robotics with real time agronomic intelligence, the company aims to support intensive greenhouse producers in meeting rising demands for data driven cultivation and improved production outcomes.