Farmbot
About Farmbot
Farmbot is a Agtech startup based in Sydney, Australia that has raised $23M in venture capital across 4 funding rounds since 2014. The company reached Series B stage in 2021 with a $1.8M round led by Telstra. Farmbot's investor base includes 6 institutional funds, with Lewis & Clark Partners leading the most recent equity round.
Farmbot is a Sydney-based agricultural technology company providing remote water monitoring solutions for livestock and farming operations. Its satellite and cellular-connected sensor platform gives farmers real-time visibility over water levels in tanks, troughs, dams, and bores — enabling rapid response to failures that can kill stock within hours. Founded in 2014, Farmbot serves over 12,000 customers across Australia and North America, collectively managing around 10 million cattle and 15 million sheep. The company operates as Ranchbot in the United States and raised a A$22M Series B (~US$15M) in August 2026 to accelerate its North American push.
Farmbot Funding Rounds Timeline
4 rounds · $23M raised · since 2014
| Round | Date | Amount | Valuation | Lead investor | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | 2021 | $1.8M | — | Telstra | — |
| Series A+ | December 2022 | $3.4M | — | — | Telstra, Macdoch Ventures |
| Pre-Series B | 2024 | $3.1M | — | — | Telstra, Macdoch Ventures |
| Series B | August 2026 | $15M | — | Lewis & Clark Partners | Fulcrum Global Capital, Builders VC, Level VC, Cultiv8 Livestock Technology Fund, Macdoch Ventures |
Investors in Farmbot
6 institutional investors across 4 rounds
Lead investors
Co-investors
Recent news about Farmbot
- startup_fundraisingVeteran Agtech Farmbot Digs Up A$22 Million Series B for US Push
Questions about Farmbot
How much has Farmbot raised?
Farmbot has raised $23M across 4 funding rounds since 2014.
Who are the investors of Farmbot?
Farmbot's investors include Lewis & Clark Partners, Macdoch Ventures, Fulcrum Global Capital, Builders VC, Level VC, Cultiv8 Livestock Technology Fund.
When was Farmbot's last funding round?
Farmbot's most recent round was a $1.8M Series A in 2021, led by Telstra.
Where is Farmbot headquartered?
Farmbot is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and was founded in 2014 by Andrew Coppin, Craig Hendricks.