Founded in 2011 by two Stanford University Alumni, Blue River Technology is developing an alternative to chemical-intensive agriculture, which is both expensive and hazardous to the environment. With breakthrough computer vision techniques for identifying weeds and selectively killing unwanted plants, Blue River Technology's equipment is significantly more efficient than traditional methods of weed elimination.
| Date | Amount | Type | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/12 | $3,100,000 | Series A |
Khosla Ventures Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs Steve Blank Ulu Ventures | undisclosed |
| 03/19/14 | $10,000,000 | Series A-1 |
Data Collective Innovation Endeavors Khosla Ventures | undisclosed |
| 12/16/15 | $17,000,000 | Series B |
Data Collective Innovation Endeavors Khosla Ventures Monsanto Growth Ventures Pontifax Syngenta Ventures | undisclosed |
