Gamaya

About Gamaya

Gamaya is a Swiss agricultural technology (AgTech) company founded in 2015 as a spinoff from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) by Dragos Constantin, Igor Ivanov, and Yosef Akhtman. The company specializes in providing AI-powered agronomic intelligence, with a primary focus on optimizing sugarcane production for large-scale farming businesses.

The firm's core business revolves around a platform that integrates artificial intelligence, remote sensing technologies (including proprietary hyperspectral cameras on drones and satellite imagery), and agronomic modeling. This technology translates raw image data into actionable insights for farmers. These insights help diagnose crop conditions, detect diseases and pests, identify nutrient deficiencies, and forecast yields. Gamaya's solutions, such as CanaSight™, enable clients to optimize harvest schedules, improve yields, reduce the use of chemicals and fertilizers, and enhance overall sustainability. The company operates with a business model that involves partnering with established agricultural players to combine its technological capabilities with their local agronomy knowledge and market access. Its main market is Brazil, a major global sugarcane producer.

In July 2024, Gamaya announced a merger with Terraview, a company specializing in AI-powered vineyard management solutions. This strategic move aims to create a more comprehensive agronomic intelligence platform covering the entire agricultural value chain. Throughout its history, Gamaya has secured significant funding, including a Series A round of $3.2 million in 2016 and a Series B round of CHF 12 million in 2019, led by Mahindra & Mahindra, the world's largest tractor manufacturer. This partnership with Mahindra was intended to help deploy next-generation farming capabilities to a global community.