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Ag-tech startup Aigen, which sells solar-powered weed-thumping robots, lands $12M

by Nate Bek on October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 at 10:28 am

Aigen raised $12 million in fresh cash, providing a boost for the company rolling out a solar-powered robot that uses advanced computer vision models to spot and kill weeds. Founded… Read More

AI on the farm: Ag-tech startups help zap weeds, fertilize crops — but still face challenges with data

by Nate Bek on August 11, 2023August 14, 2023 at 10:54 am

Engineers are bringing their talents in artificial intelligence and machine learning to the farm. The Pacific Northwest is home to a number of up-and-coming startups using AI to zap weeds,… Read More

Tech layoffs at big companies could be a boon for startups and entrepreneurship

by Nate Bek on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 at 8:31 am

A wave of layoffs at tech companies is flooding the job market with fresh talent. The trend is sparking questions about whether startups will take advantage, and whether there will… Read More

Climate tech startup funding: UW-spinoff BattGenie, Microsoft vet, and weeding robot raise fresh cash

by Lisa Stiffler on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 at 4:59 pm

Here’s the latest funding news for climate tech startups across the Pacific Northwest. BattGenie New funding: BattGenie landed a $1.5 million seed round from Powerhouse Ventures and VoLo Earth Ventures,… Read More

Tech vets land $4M to develop solar-powered robots that zap weeds and regenerate soil

by Lisa Stiffler on January 18, 2022May 16, 2022 at 8:36 pm

New funding: Aigen, a startup developing solar-powered robots for weed control and soil regeneration, has raised $4 million in venture capital. The seed round was led by NEA with participation… Read More

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