Funding Round Precision Agriculture

Kilter AS Secures €6.5M Pre-Series B Round Led by Kubota Corporation

Kilter and Kubota launch a partnership to pilot and promote the AX-1 precision weeding robot across Europe.

Key Takeaways

  • Kilter AS raises €6.5 million in a pre-Series B funding round led by Kubota Corporation
  • Existing investors SBG Invest AS, Pymwymic, and Nufarm participated
  • Distribution partnership to roll out via Kubota dealer networks in Germany and the Netherlands in 2026
  • AX-1 robot delivers 6×6 mm ultra-precise spot spraying for high-value crops
  • Funding supports international expansion and continued technology development

Kilter AS Raises €6.5M to Accelerate International Scale-Up

Kilter AS, a Norwegian ag-tech company developing autonomous ultra-precise spot spraying technology for high-value crops, has secured €6.5 million in a pre-Series B funding round. Kubota Corporation acted as lead investor, with participation from existing shareholders including SBG Invest AS, Pymwymic, and Nufarm.

The investment will support Kilter AS in scaling internationally while further enhancing its proprietary robotics and AI platform. In parallel with the funding announcement, Kubota Corporation and Kilter AS confirmed a distribution partnership that will leverage Kubota’s dealer networks in Germany and the Netherlands starting in 2026.

The collaboration is designed to strengthen access to European markets and build closer relationships with dealers and growers.

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