VitiBot
Founded Year
2015Stage
Corporate Majority | AcquiredTotal Raised
$16.41MAbout VitiBot
VitiBot manufactures autonomous vineyard machines. The Bakus robot, autonomous and electric, is able to carry out most of the work in the vineyards, by detecting obstacles and making decisions as humans do on a daily basis. On July 28th, 2022, SDF acquired a majority stake in VitiBot. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Expert Collections containing VitiBot
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VitiBot is included in 4 Expert Collections, including Agriculture Technology (Agtech).
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Latest VitiBot News
May 20, 2024
20 May 2024 By Louis Thomas Marchesi Antinori has become the latest high-profile wine producer to invest in the rapidly-developing field of vineyard robotics. An example of a vineyard robot. The Tuscan-based wine company, which oversees brands including Pèppoli and Tignanello in Chianti Classico, has been announced as a new shareholder in VitiBot. Part of SDF Group, an agricultural machinery manufacturer based in Treviglio, Lombardy, VitiBot produces robots that can undertake a range of tasks in the vineyard, including weeding and mowing. Piero Antinori, honorary president of Marchesi Antinori, said: “Ancient family roots play an important part in our philosophy but they have never hindered our innovative spirit. We are glad to be part of this new challenge together with Vitibot.” “We believe that man must always play a fundamental role in the viticulture and in the wine business, but we also think that technology could assist us to improve the quality of our wines and our environment. This innovative approach will also contribute to the creation of highly skilled professional figures for the management of these robots,” suggested Antinori. Cédric Bache, CEO and founder of VitiBot, argued that the “collaboration strengthens our position as a leader in the sector and opens up exciting new prospects immediately”. Other investors in VitiBot include the Champagne houses Roederer, Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët (part of Pernod Ricard), Laurent-Perrier, Piper-Heidsieck, and Charles Heidsieck. Given that Tuscany in particular has been blighted by a shortage of vineyard workers in recent years, it could well be the case that other producers from the region soon invest in robotics as a means of maintaining their vines without the need for more human labour.
VitiBot Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was VitiBot founded?
VitiBot was founded in 2015.
Where is VitiBot's headquarters?
VitiBot's headquarters is located at Chemin de Saint-Leonard, Reims.
What is VitiBot's latest funding round?
VitiBot's latest funding round is Corporate Majority.
How much did VitiBot raise?
VitiBot raised a total of $16.41M.
Who are the investors of VitiBot?
Investors of VitiBot include SDF, KPMG and Euratechnologies.
Who are VitiBot's competitors?
Competitors of VitiBot include Aisprid and 4 more.
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