Ceres Imaging

Ceres Imaging

Aerial imagery and analytics for farming

Overview

Ceres Imaging provides precision agriculture services by capturing high-resolution aerial imagery and applying analytics to deliver actionable insights on crop health, water stress, and irrigation needs. Farmers use these insights to optimize irrigation, fertilization, and pest management, aiming to improve crop performance and farm profitability. The product works by collecting aerial imagery—via drones or aircraft—then processing the data to generate maps and reports that highlight stressed areas and other issues, enabling data-driven decisions in the field. The company differentiates itself through a combination of high-resolution imagery, field-level analytics, and a clear focus on sustainable farming practices that connect data to real-world operational improvements. Its goal is to help growers achieve higher yields and more efficient resource use by applying precise management across crops.

About Ceres Imaging

Simplify's Rating
Why Ceres Imaging is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Data & Analytics

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$96.8M

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • Raised $13M led by Remus Capital to expand AI products globally.[recent news]
  • Insight Partners investment accelerates scaling via portfolio network.[3]
  • Stanford TomKat validates water and nitrogen optimization tech.[7]

What critics are saying

  • Gamaya's hyperspectral sensors detect deficiencies earlier, eroding contracts.[negative trends]
  • Taranis locks John Deere deals on 10M acres, blocking partnerships.[negative trends]
  • PlantVillage open-source model replicates 85% pest detection free.[negative trends]

What makes Ceres Imaging unique

  • Ceres AI delivers plant-level insights from 12 billion measurements across 40 crops.[2]
  • Proprietary multispectral imagery detects water stress via thermal layers early.[4]
  • Risk Solutions powers underwriting for insurers using decade-validated models.[5]

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Funding

Total Funding

$96.8M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

7 Rounds

Notable Investors:
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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
Global Ag Tech Initiative
Nov 14th, 2025
Ceres AI Secures Funding for Growth

Ceres AI, a leader in AI-powered agricultural risk analytics, has secured a multi-million-dollar investment from Decathlon Capital Partners. This funding will aid the company's growth as it expands its services to more enterprise clients in the agricultural sector. Ceres AI's platform offers AI monitoring of crops, providing early warnings to help agricultural enterprises make timely interventions and better future plans.

PR Newswire
Nov 4th, 2025
Ceres AI raises $13M for AI growth

Ceres AI announced it raised $13 million to enhance its AI for Agricultural Intelligence platform, supported by data from 40 crop types. The funding, led by Remus Capital, will help Ceres deliver advanced products to its major agribusiness and financial services clients. The company has analyzed over 17 billion plant-level measurements across 32 million acres globally. Ceres also appointed its first AI Board Member to capitalize on opportunities from the US-China deal.

SiliconANGLE Media
Aug 22nd, 2024
Agribusiness AI startup Ceres Imaging rebrands as Ceres AI after closing on late-stage funding

Agribusiness AI startup Ceres Imaging rebrands as Ceres AI after closing on late-stage funding - SiliconANGLE

PYMNTS
Aug 22nd, 2024
Ceres AI Raises Series D, Rebrands

Ceres Imaging has rebranded to "Ceres AI" and announced a Series D capital raise, though the funding amount was not disclosed. The company will use the new funds to expand domestically and internationally. The rebranding emphasizes its decade-long expertise in AI, computer vision, and machine learning. Additionally, Krishna K. Gupta, CEO of Remus Capital, which led the Series D raise, has been appointed chairman of Ceres AI.

Global Ag Tech Initiative
Apr 12th, 2024
Ceres Imaging Launches Portfolio Insights for AI-Enabled Ag Asset Management

Ceres Imaging launches Portfolio Insights for ai-enabled ag asset management.

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