About Native AI in Agriculture sector in Canada
The Native AI in Agriculture sector in Canada comprises 15 companies, including 8 funded companies having collectively raised $157M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 5 are Series A+ funded.
Native AI in Agriculture sector in Canada has seen 2 acquisitions. This represents almost 13.3% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies that provide AI systems purpose-built and integrated directly into agricultural processes, where AI drives core functionalities such as precision farming, crop monitoring, pest and disease detection, yield prediction, and resource management.
This includes AI-native platforms for precision farming, crop health monitoring using computer vision and remote sensing, autonomous irrigation and fertilization systems, AI-driven pest and disease detection, predictive yield and weather forecasting models, and intelligent supply chain and inventory management solutions. It also covers AI-driven platforms for soil and nutrient analysis, farm equipment optimization, and sustainable agriculture management, along with autonomous machinery like tractors and drones, automated weed control, livestock monitoring, and weather adaptation tools. It excludes traditional farming methods, basic automation without AI as the core, general-purpose AI tools without specific agricultural use, and manual practices such as pesticide spraying or irrigation that lack AI-driven precision. Simple monitoring tools or generic digital agricultural platforms that do not embed AI as the primary technology are also excluded.
Top Native AI in Agriculture Companies in Canada
There are 15 Native AI in Agriculture startups in Canada which include Clearpath Robotics, Eco Ation, SomaDetect, ReelData, Resson Aerospace. Out of these, 8 startups are funded, with 5 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 1 new company has been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of McGill University, The University of British Columbia and University of Waterloo.
Here is the list of top Native AI in Agriculture startups in Canada
Developer of mobile robot platforms and autonomy software for robotics. The company provides unmanned ground vehicles for outdoor and indoor applications. It offers robotic inspection systems and learning platforms. The company also develops autonomy software and provides custom robotic development and integration services.
Key facts about Clearpath Robotics
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Kitchener (Canada)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $85.8M
- Investors: Hyundai Motor Company, RRE Ventures and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 12, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 65/100 What is this?
2. Eco Ation
Developer of an AI-driven platform for yield and pest management. The platform offers location-aware scouting digitization, which pinpoints a scout's position in a row. It improves time-to-action on pest and disease control and creates efficient treatment plans. The platform forecasts yield to fulfill retailer contracts and align labor with harvest needs. It analyzes operations and assesses treatment outcomes to uncover financial inefficiencies.
Key facts about Eco Ation
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: North Vancouver (Canada)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $14.3M
- Investors: Angel Forum, Biobest Group and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Apr 10, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 59/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 31 Competitors
3. SomaDetect
AI-driven solution for measuring somatic cell count for early detection of mastitis. The system reads the distinct patterns of light from a laser signal traveling through a sample. The captured information is sent to an online server and analyzed to generate reports for farmers. The reports are sent to farmers through email or cell phones.
Key facts about SomaDetect
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Fredericton Junction (Canada)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $8.25M
- Investors: New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, New York State and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Mar 02, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 47/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 22 Competitors
4. ReelData
Developer of artificial intelligence solutions for land-based aquaculture operations. The company provides tools for optimizing decision-making, biomass management, and health monitoring. It offers systems for automated feeding, biomass distribution analysis, and stress reduction. The company's technology aims to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact in aquaculture.
Key facts about ReelData
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Halifax (Canada)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $10M
- Investors: S2G Investments, Buoyant Ventures and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 11, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 43/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 48 of 752 Competitors
Provider of predictive crop analytics using computer vision and machine learning. It leverages satellite imagery and AI algorithms to monitor field health in real-time. Farmers gain actionable insights on irrigation, fertilization, and pest detection to boost yields. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing farm management systems for scalable adoption.
Key facts about Resson Aerospace
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Fredericton (Canada)
- Stage: Acqui-Hired
- Total Funding till date: $31M
- Investors: Monsanto, Rho Canada Partners and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 01, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 37/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 59 of 652 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Native AI in Agriculture sector in Canada
3 Native AI in Agriculture startups in Canada were founded in 2022 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | 3 |
2021 | 3 |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | - |
2018 | 3 |
2017 | - |
Stage-wise distribution of Native AI in Agriculture sector companies in Canada
Out of the total 15 Native AI in Agriculture companies in Canada, 8 have secured funding. Among them, 5 have reached Series A or higher, and 2 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 15
Funded - 8
Series A+ - 5
Series B+ - 2
Series C+ - 2
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 15 |
Funded | 8 |
Series A+ | 5 |
Series B+ | 2 |
Series C+ | 2 |
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Funding Trends in the Native AI in Agriculture sector in Canada
Total funding year-on-year in the Native AI in Agriculture sector in Canada
The Native AI in Agriculture sector in Canada saw a total funding of more than $156M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2016 at more than $41M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2024 | $380K |
2023 | $8M |
2021 | $29M |
2020 | $37M |
2019 | $2.05M |
2018 | $19.7M |
2017 | $2M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Native AI in Agriculture in Canada
In the year 2023, till May 2023, Native AI in Agriculture companies in Canada have raised $8M in equity funding across 3 rounds.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Native AI in Agriculture companies in Canada:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
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Series C | 7615 | May 12, 2023 | ||
Seed | 4205 | Feb 06, 2023 | ||
Series A | 3549 | Jan 11, 2023 | ||
Series A | 5277 | Sep 03, 2021 | ||
Seed | 8255 | Apr 22, 2021 |
Top Investors in Native AI in Agriculture in Canada
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation is the top investor in Native AI in Agriculture companies in Canada based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Native AI in Agriculture companies in Canada:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Fredericton (Canada) | ||
Montreal (Canada) | ||
Montreal (Canada) | ||
Montreal (Canada) | ||
Ottawa (Canada) |
M&A activity in Native AI in Agriculture sector in Canada
In the year 2023, till September 2023, 1 acquisition happened in Native AI in Agriculture sector in Canada. Last year, in 2022, a total of 1 acquisition happened in Native AI in Agriculture sector in Canada.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Native AI in Agriculture sector in Canada:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Sep 05, 2023 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Jun 29, 2022 |
Acquisition trends in Native AI in Agriculture sector in Canada
Here are the acquisition trends in Native AI in Agriculture sector in Canada:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | - |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
Colleges which produce the most Native AI in Agriculture companies in Canada
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Native AI in Agriculture in Canada
Most number of Native AI in Agriculture startups in Canada have been founded by alumni from McGill University, The University of British Columbia and University of Waterloo.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
McGill University | 1 |
The University of British Columbia | 1 |
University of Waterloo | 1 |
Total funding in Native AI in Agriculture companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Canada
In the last 10 years, University of Waterloo graduates' Native AI in Agriculture companies in Canada have raised the most funding among top colleges. The University of British Columbia alumni are second, and McGill University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of Waterloo | $85.9M |
The University of British Columbia | $17.8M |
McGill University | $12.2M |
Top News in Native AI in Agriculture in Canada
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Ecoation Partners with Mucci Farms to Advance Greenhouse Technologyigrownews.com•Jan 09, 2025•Eco Ation, Mucci Farms
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Clearpath Robotics discusses development of Husky A300 ground vehicleThe Robot Report•Dec 03, 2024•Clearpath Robotics
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M&M’s Canada-based associate firm, Resson Aerospace Corp, shuts downBusiness Today•Sep 22, 2023•Mahindra, Resson Aerospace
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Ecoation Welcomes the Canadian Space Agency for their First Glimpse of CANGrowEco Ation•Jan 31, 2023•Eco Ation
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Clearpath Robotics Launches Outdoor Autonomy SoftwareRoboticsTomorrow•Oct 18, 2022•Clearpath Robotics
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Clearpath simplifies ROS integration with its mobile robotsThe Robot Report•Jul 29, 2022•Clearpath Robotics
