Key Takeaways
- Grodi raised €2.5 million in a funding round led by Swanlaab Innvierte Agri FoodTech
- Investors include Axon Desarrollo Andalucía and Innvierte (CDTI)
- Funding supports industrialisation and commercial rollout of the VEGA 11 autonomous robot
- Technology focuses on computer vision and data analytics for Mediterranean greenhouses
- Grodi plans expansion across Spain and into international markets
Grodi Raises €2.5 Million to Expand Agricultural Robotics Platform
Grodi, a Spain-based company developing autonomous robotics and computer vision systems for greenhouses, has secured a €2.5 million investment round. The round was led by Swanlaab Innvierte Agri FoodTech, with participation from Axon Desarrollo Andalucía and Innvierte, SICC del CDTI.
Founded in 2022 in Almería by Samuel Ruíz, Natalia Gálvez, and Ana Molina, Grodi has assembled a multidisciplinary team combining expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence, engineering, and agronomy. The company develops technologies tailored to Mediterranean greenhouse production systems, supporting growers, cooperatives, and seed companies with standardized, continuous crop data.
VEGA 11: Autonomous Monitoring for Greenhouse Crops
Computer Vision and Real-Time Data Integration
Grodi’s flagship product, VEGA 11, is an autonomous robot designed to operate independently within Mediterranean greenhouses. The system provides plant-level visibility using proprietary hardware, machine-learning algorithms, and large-scale data analytics.
The platform centralizes real-time agronomic information, enabling growers to monitor crop health, estimate yields, and optimize production management. According to the company, the system is designed to reduce operational uncertainty while improving resource efficiency and decision-making.
CEO Ana Molina stated: “The sector needs solutions that reduce costs, improve resource-use efficiency, and standardise processes. VEGA is demonstrating that automation and computer vision can radically transform daily crop management.”
Scaling Grodi's Commercial Deployment in Agriculture
Grodi is entering a growth phase focused on scaling the commercial deployment of VEGA 11 and expanding its broader technology portfolio. The newly secured capital will be used to industrialize production of the robot, strengthen commercial operations across Spain’s key horticultural regions, and advance international expansion efforts.
The company positions its solutions within a market increasingly focused on productivity, operational efficiency, and sustainability in intensive greenhouse agriculture.
