French AgTech Firm Agreenculture Secures €6 Million to Accelerate Farm Robotics

Toulouse, France – Agreenculture, a pioneering French startup specializing in autonomous and safety systems for agricultural machinery, has closed a €6 million Series A funding round. The investment signals growing confidence in the future of robotics within the agricultural sector, a move increasingly vital as farms grapple with labor shortages and demands for sustainable practices.

The funding round included participation from Supernova Invest, a deeptech specialist, Future Food Fund (Netherlands), and Unilis, a subsidiary of Unigrains, alongside credit facilities from Crédit Agricole Toulouse 31. Founded in 2016 by Christophe Aubé, Clément Baron, and Emmanuel Goua de Baix, Agreenculture aims to bridge the gap between advanced technology and practical agricultural needs.

Addressing a Critical Need

Agreenculture’s core offering, the AGC Autonomy Kit, is designed for easy integration into existing farm equipment. The kit utilizes GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), safety sensors, and AI-powered vision systems to enable machines to operate autonomously, following precise routes and completing tasks without direct human control. This technology is particularly relevant given the increasing challenges of finding agricultural labor. According to a 2023 report by the USDA Economic Research Service, farm labor costs have been steadily rising, and finding qualified workers remains a significant hurdle for many producers.

“We sell autonomy kits for machines built by manufacturers and then sold to farmers through their networks,” explains Christophe Aubé, CEO of Agreenculture. “Our goal is to make autonomous technology accessible and easily deployable.”

Expansion Plans and Technological Focus

The new funding will be strategically allocated to three key areas: bolstering the sales team to expand market reach, standardizing the company’s systems to facilitate seamless integration with client machinery, and accelerating the industrialization of its products to ensure reliability and robustness. A crucial aspect of this strategy is the standardization of software, which will broaden the range of applications for Agreenculture’s technology.

“There are many players who are not used to this type of technology, and we absolutely want to be able to integrate them into the robotics revolution, including in para-agricultural activities.”

Agreenculture currently employs 57 people, primarily engineers, and reported a revenue of €3.2 million in 2024, projecting to reach €4 million in 2025. The company previously secured €260,000 in seed funding from business angels.

Safety and Sustainability at the Forefront

Safety is paramount in Agreenculture’s design. The AGC Autonomy Kit incorporates a “safencing” system – a virtual safety barrier – to prevent machines from straying outside designated areas. The system complies with European regulations for autonomous navigation and utilizes S-RTK (Secure Real-Time Kinematic) positioning technology.

Beyond safety, Agreenculture’s technology aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainable agriculture. Autonomous machinery can optimize resource use, reduce soil compaction, and enable precision farming techniques. The company is a laureate of France 2030’s plan to “invest in healthy, sustainable, and traceable food,” highlighting its contribution to national agricultural goals.

Agreenculture’s solutions are already being adopted by leading agricultural equipment manufacturers, including Pellenc (France), Kubota (Japan), and Kuhn (Switzerland), and are currently deployed in viticulture, broadacre farming, and market gardening. The company is actively pursuing expansion throughout Europe.

“What matters to us is the actual usage of autonomous machines in the field and their ability to function effectively in farms,” Aubé emphasizes. This focus on real-world impact underscores Agreenculture’s commitment to delivering tangible benefits to the agricultural community.