Fermata team (company pic)
Fermata, an Israeli aggrotech startup which specializes in computer vision-based solutions for the agriculture industry, raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Raw Ventures.
Founded in 2020, Fermata builds AI-powered decision support systems for precise plant monitoring in greenhouses and indoor farms utilizing computer vision analysis.
Fermata is an AgTech company that develops AI-based solutions for precise plant monitoring in greenhouses. The main objective is to reduce the amount of food waste that happens from poor disease control and in turn, deliver high-quality products to consumers without adding pesticides or other chemicals. The target audience are the farmers and owners of agricultural companies, but the mission is to put it in the hands of the consumer.
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Its Croptimus platform automatically discovers pests and disease at their earliest stages, helping our customers to spend less time scouting while increasing their yield. Croptimus uses advanced computer vision technology and artificial intelligence to detect pests & disease before they become serious issues, allowing growers and IPM teams to deal with these problems before they get out of hand.
This early detection saves growers both time and money, with up to a 50% reduction in scouting, 30% reduction in crop loss, and 25% reduction in crop inputs.
Key features of the Croptimus Platform include:
Data-Driven Insights: Integration of satellite imagery, IoT sensors, and weather data to monitor crop health, soil conditions, and environmental factors.
Predictive Analytics: Advanced algorithms to forecast yields, identify potential risks, and suggest proactive measures.
Resource Optimization: Recommendations for precise irrigation, fertilization, and pest control to reduce waste and enhance productivity.
User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive dashboards and mobile apps for on-the-go decision-making.
Sustainability Focus: Tools to reduce environmental impact by promoting eco-friendly farming practices.
By enabling smarter, more sustainable farming, Croptimus helps growers address modern agricultural challenges while improving profitability and efficiency.
Fermata is also another example of how women are behind much of Startup Nation Israel’s success and was founded by Valeria Kogan. Selected as one of Forbes 30 under 30 for 2022, Kogan also founded the biotech firm Smartomica.
