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Root AI

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Research company aiming to create intelligent robots that will help growers build the farms of the future

Woburn, United StatesFounded 2018Robotics

Valuation $0–100M Latest valuation · 2021

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Root AI

Root AI, now part of AppHarvest, specializes in developing robotic solutions for indoor farming. The company focuses on creating intelligent robots equipped with advanced vision systems and patent-pending grippers that can navigate complex plant environments to harvest ripe fruits without causing damage. Root AI operates in the AgTech sector, serving large-scale indoor farms that aim to produce non-GMO, chemical pesticide-free fruits and vegetables. The business model revolves around selling and integrating these robotic systems into indoor farming operations, thereby enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and crop yield. Revenue is generated through the sale of robotic units and ongoing maintenance and support services. Root AI's market includes modern greenhouses and indoor farms that prioritize agricultural independence and resource efficiency.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: Woburn, United States
Employees: 6
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 78.6/100
Industry: Food
Sub-industry: AgriTech
Sector: Robotics, Farming, Core AI, Hard Tech, AI Applications, DT and LS, science-based
Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Deep Learning, Computer Vision
Business model: Manufacturing
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

6 recorded events

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Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITION✓Exit	Apr 2021	$60M	$60M	AppHarvest	—
SEED✓Equity / VC	Aug 2020	$7.2M	$29M	Jason Calacanis · Rob May · Austin McChord · Rob Leclerc	—

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Root AI website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Root AI is 190 monthly website visits, down 42.4% over the last three months. Root AI's team grew 20% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits190 3-month web change-42.4% 1-year team growth+20%

Monthly website visitsJun 2018–Apr 2026

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