Electric Plant raises $11.2M seed to build plant-signal sensors and Bombadil AI model
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Electric Plant raised an $11.2 million seed round led by Onto Ventures and Climactic to commercialize its plant sensors and Bombadil AI model, according to TechCrunch.
Other participants include Ponderosa, Endeavor Catalyst, Ludlow, Michigan Rise, The Fund, Schox VC, and Dug Song.
Bombadil interprets electrical signals from about 125 plant species. The startup says its sensors cost tens of dollars rather than thousands. CEO Mast claims the system can raise yields while cutting water use by 20% or more, but he did not name initial customers.
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- TechCrunch · AINewsElectric Plant raises $11.2M to build Bombadil, an AI model for plant signals
AIElectric Plant raised an $11.2 million seed round led by Onto Ventures and Climactic to commercialize its plant sensors and Bombadil model. The model interprets electrical signals from about 125 plant species, and the startup says its sensors cost tens of dollars rather than thousands. Mast claims the system can boost yields while reducing water use by 20% or more, though he did not name initial customers.
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