SwarmFarm Robotics

Why SwarmFarm Robotics exists

SwarmFarm Robotics develops compact, self-driving “SwarmBots” that work together in fleets to handle on-farm tasks such as spraying and crop management. These robots are paired with SwarmConnect, an open “app store for agriculture” that lets third-party developers and farmers add crop- or task-specific software modules. By replacing million-dollar tractors and combines with simpler, lower-cost machines operated from a smartphone-like interface, the company aims to cut input costs, improve repairability, and reduce environmental impact. Farmer adoption of SwarmBots now exceeds that of traditional tractor-autonomy solutions in Australia, and some SwarmConnect partners report sales gains of more than $20 million in a single year. With fresh capital, SwarmFarm plans to expand manufacturing capacity in Toowoomba, grow its team, and launch into North America. Founded in 2012 by Queensland farmers Andrew and Jocie Bate, the startup previously raised a $12 million Series A in 2023, a $4.5 million round in 2020, and secured an $856,000 grant from the Northern Australia Development Program in 2022. The new funding strengthens its balance sheet as farmers worldwide seek more efficient, cost-effective machinery heading into 2026.