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Food & Agriculture
Social Impact
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$98.5M
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand
Founded
2016
Halter provides a data-driven solution for dairy farmers by utilizing satellite imagery, local weather data, and advanced biophysical models to deliver real-time information about pasture conditions. This information includes pasture covers, growth rates, and leaf emergence rates, which helps farmers optimize grazing strategies and improve the productivity of their livestock. By offering daily updates, Halter enables farmers to make informed decisions about grazing locations and timings, ensuring efficient use of their land. Additionally, Halter simplifies livestock management by facilitating easier fencing and movement of animals. The company also fosters a community among farmers, allowing them to share experiences and learn from one another, which enhances their resilience to challenges. Halter operates on a subscription-based model, providing farmers with continuous access to essential data and services.
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Total Funding
$98.5M
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Industry Average
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3 Rounds
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Disclosure: AgFunderNews’ parent company is AgFunder. Agtech deals of 2023 followed much the same trajectory as other tech sectors, with lower valuations and far fewer mega-rounds than seen in the VC heyday of 2021 and early 2022. This year also saw a shift towards more investment in climate-focused solutions, hence the multiple waste-to-energy startups and carbon-related companies on the list below. Ag biotechnology, which includes the biologicals sector, was another strong category this year
To meet demand, Halter is hiring another 100 staff to service the excess demand in the Waikato and then to enable the rollout into other regions this year.
A New Zealand agritech startup fitting cows with GPS-enabled solar collars to “guide” cows around pastures using sound and vibrations, creating virtual fences via an app, has raised A$29 million in a series B round. Halter says it is bridging the gap between human and animal understanding to transform farming. The series B round was... Read more »
Halter says it is bridging the gap between human and animal understanding to transform farming. The series B round was led by Blackbird Ventures with participation from existing investors DCVC, Promus Ventures, Ubiquity Ventures and Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck. It is one of Blackbird’s biggest initial investments in the VC firm’s history.
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Industries
Food & Agriculture
Social Impact
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$98.5M
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand
Founded
2016
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