Key Takeaways
- Carbon Robotics appointed Kevan Krysler as Chief Financial Officer, bringing nearly 30 years of technology company experience to the agriculture AI leader.
- The company surpassed $100 million in annual revenue for its fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, marking a significant growth milestone.
- Krysler previously served as CFO at Everpure (formerly Pure Storage) and held senior finance roles at VMware and KPMG.
- The company operates globally with customers in 15 countries across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
- The company recently launched the world's first Large Plant Model trained on 150 million plants, powering its LaserWeeder and Carbon ATK products.
Carbon Robotics Reaches Major Revenue Milestone
Carbon Robotics, a global leader in agriculture AI and robotics, announced it has surpassed $100 million in annual revenue for its fiscal year ending January 31, 2026. The Seattle-based company simultaneously announced the appointment of Kevan Krysler as Chief Financial Officer, marking a significant leadership expansion as the organization continues its rapid growth trajectory.
The revenue milestone solidifies Carbon Robotics' position as a dominant force in the agriculture AI sector, with operations spanning 15 countries worldwide including substantial presence in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Industry Veteran Joins Carbon Robotics Leadership Team
Krysler brings nearly three decades of technology industry experience to his new role. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Everpure, formerly Pure Storage (PSTG), where he drove substantial revenue, cash flow, and profitability growth. His background also includes senior finance executive positions at VMware and partnership at KPMG.
“I'm very excited to have an industry veteran like Kevan join Carbon Robotics,” said Paul Mikesell, Founder and CEO. “He really gels with our culture and brings public company financial and executive experience to round out our team. This is indicative of Carbon Robotics pushing forward and evolving our leadership to match our rapidly increasing maturity in the market.”
AI Technology Drives Agricultural Innovation
The company recently launched the world's first Large Plant Model (LPM), a foundational AI system trained on 150 million plants. This technology serves as the brain for Carbon AI, the decision-making operating system that powers Carbon Robotics' industry-leading LaserWeeder and Carbon ATK (Autonomous Tractor Kit) products.
“What drew me to Carbon Robotics is the clarity of its purpose — using advanced AI and robotics as a transformative physical force for good,” Krysler said. “Farmers face enormous challenges balancing productivity, sustainability, and rising costs, and Carbon Robotics' AI-driven technology offers a real, scalable, and healthier alternative that delivers measurable positive impact for farmers.”
