Artificial Intelligence
AI Precision Spraying Pioneer Greeneye Technology Raises $20M to Scale U.S. Operation
Funding round is led by Deep Insight and supported by a cohort of new and existing investorsThis round takes the total investment in Greeneye to more than $45MThe next phase of Greeneye’s expansion will see dozens more systems deployed this year, targeting the 200m acres of corn, soybean and cotton grown in the U.S.TEL AVIV, Israel, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Greeneye Technology, the pioneer of AI-enabled precision spraying technology that is proven to reduce herbicide use in farming by an average of 88%, today announces the completion of a $20m funding round led by Israeli investment company Deep Insight.
The round is supported by existing investors Syngenta Group Ventures, JVP, Orbia Ventures, and Eyal Waldman, the founder and former CEO of Mellanox (now part of Nvidia), as well as other notable new investors including Iron Nation and Amol Deshpande, the founder and former CEO of FBN. Also as part of today’s announcement, Greeneye welcomes Barak Ben Eliezer, Managing Partner at Deep Insight, to its Board of Directors.
The investment will be used to significantly scale Greeneye’s operation in the U.S. and to advance the technology’s analytical capabilities and extend its usage to new inputs and crops. The next phase of expansion will see dozens more systems deployed in farmers’ fields this year, targeting the 200m acres of corn, soybean and cotton grown in the U.S.
“Securing this round of capital in today’s challenging economic climate is further validation of Greeneye’s mission to drive mainstream adoption of precision spraying technology in the U.S. and, ultimately, globally,” comments Nadav Bocher, CEO, Greeneye Technology. “We are delighted to welcome our new investors, and I would also like to thank our existing partners for their continued support. Together, we will continue to push technological boundaries in order to solve farmers’ critical challenges, overcome environmental challenges, and protect farmland for generations to come.”
Greeneye’s mission is to significantly reduce the millions of tons of agricultural chemicals that are applied to farmers’ fields globally each year, the majority of which are sprayed onto bare soil or crops. This overuse of chemicals – the result of what has until now been a necessary reliance on broadcast spraying – results in soil and water pollution, causes weeds to develop resistance to herbicides, increases chemical levels in food, and creates a large financial burden for farmers.
Greeneye’s breakthrough solution harnesses AI in combination with cutting-edge hardware to identify weeds among crops with high accuracy and spray chemicals only where they are needed – directly onto the weeds (see video). Uniquely, it is designed to integrate with any brand, model or size of commercial sprayer, enabling farmers to seamlessly transition to precision spraying without having to invest in a costly new sprayer. In addition, its dual line/tank configuration enables precision and broadcast spraying to be carried out simultaneously, increasing both productivity and efficacy. In 2022, Greeneye became the first company to launch precision spraying technology commercially in the U.S.
Barak Ben Eliezer, Managing Partner, Deep Insight, comments: “Our mission is to invest in disruptive technologies and ambitious leadership teams that have the potential to solve the world’s biggest challenges, and Greeneye fits squarely into that category.
“Building safe and resilient food systems that are capable of feeding a growing global population is of the utmost importance, and it starts by equipping farmers with the tools they need to transition to new practices. Not only does Greeneye understand this, but it has succeeded where others have not by bringing to market a viable precision spraying solution that is easy and affordable for farmers to implement into their existing operations. From a strategic point of view, Greeneye has also proven that it has a very clear understanding of the milestones it needs to reach in order to drive mass adoption of its technology, and it has achieved those milestones time and time again. We are proud to invest in Greeneye Technology and to be part of its exciting journey.”
Greeneye Technology is a shining example of Israeli innovation that is bringing about truly transformative change,” says Gadi Porat, General Partner, JVP. “As concerns around the level of chemicals found in our food continue to increase, the global effort to address the issue is intensifying. Not only is Greeneye’s groundbreaking technology helping to ensure that the food we eat is healthier and safer, but it also translates into significantly lower costs for farmers. We are extremely proud of the huge strides Greeneye is making to address the world’s climate and environmental crisis. With its talented founders and business leaders at the helm, and with its additional investment partners, we are confident that Greeneye will become an international category leader in its field.”
About Greeneye TechnologyGreeneye Technology was founded in 2017 in Tel Aviv, Israel, with the mission to develop alternative and sustainable solutions to current crop protection practices to meet the growing global demand for food production while also increasing productivity and profitability for farmers. The company is pioneering the use of precision spraying technology by harnessing AI and deep machine learning to enable intelligent, real-time decisions in the field that are proven to cut chemical use by 88% on average and improve weed control efficacy compared to standard broadcast spraying. Its founders have worked together for 20 years since serving in the Israeli special forces and head up a multidisciplinary team with expertise in computer vision, AI, agronomy, mechanical engineering, and business. In 2022, Greeneye became the first company to launch precision spraying technology commercially in the U.S., finally making mainstream adoption of precision spraying technology a reality by overcoming previous barriers including efficacy, speed of delivery, and cost. To date, the company has raised $45m in funding.
For more information, visit: www.greeneye.ag
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Artificial Intelligence
Synthetik Applied Technologies LLC announces development of UrbanScale – a modeling platform for the prediction, characterization, and quantification of extreme urban heat
AUSTIN, Texas and LONDON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Synthetik Applied Technologies announces the development of UrbanScale, a tool to model and predict effects of extreme heat in urban areas, through a project funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). The physical characteristics of urban areas amplify heat effects resulting in what are known as urban heat islands — areas where surface temperatures are much higher than their surroundings. The UrbanScale tool addresses this climate peril with sophisticated analytic tools based on physics informed neural networks and cutting-edge machine learning to predict urban heat and help better understand and mitigate the risks associated with these extreme heat events. As a result of climate change, these events are expected to increase, impacting both the people that live in urban areas and the infrastructure on which they depend.
The UrbanScale platform shows significant promise to provide data on the severity of heat islands and their effects to better understand how they impact human health, energy use and damage to physical infrastructure. This information will provide a step-change in capability for government agencies, urban planners, and transportation authorities to direct efforts for mitigation and intervention. In particular, inclusion of demographic information into data pipelines will allow understanding of how urban heat effects may impact vulnerable or disadvantaged populations. Integration with climate forecasts and models will also provide unprecedented capabilities for forecasting risk associated with climate change.
Josh Hatfield, Director of Research and Development at Synthetik, said:
‘We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to study such an important issue. Extreme heat is already the largest cause of weather-related fatalities in the US, and climate change will only increase the importance of understanding heat in urban environments. Helping to meet that challenge fits directly into Synthetik’s mission.’
Synthetik COO Tim Brewer commented:
‘The UrbanScale tool will allow both our government and insurance partners to better characterize the risk of extreme heat in urban centers and promises to deliver critical insight on the way these events impact energy demands. We look forward to exploring its wide-ranging applications.’
Synthetik plans further development of UrbanScale with NOAA and other partners in the public and private sector.
For all inquiries: Contact Synthetik Applied Technologies PR [email protected]
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Artificial Intelligence
GLiNTECH – a Valiantys company, wins Atlassian Partner of the Year 2023 Services (APAC) award. Valiantys and GLiNTECH declared Finalists for Team Excellence and ITSM Solutions
PARIS, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Atlassian announced today that GLiNTECH – a Valiantys company has won the Atlassian Partner of the Year 2023 Services (APAC) award. Valiantys and GLiNTECH were further declared finalists for the Team Excellence and ITSM Solutions awards, respectively.
This is an acknowledgement of their outstanding work for Atlassian customers during the calendar year 2023. This includes exceptional efforts in developing new business and driving innovative solutions for customer success.
“Our industry leading partners play a vital role in our customers’ continued success. We’re honored to highlight our top partners as award finalists this year, reflecting their ongoing commitment to delivering innovative solutions and unparalleled Atlassian services globally,” said Ko Mistry, Atlassian’s Head of Global Channels.
“We are delighted to be named as finalists for these awards from Atlassian, and we are particularly proud to celebrate GLiNTECH’s achievement in winning the Services (APAC) award.” said Emmanuel Benoit, Global Chief Executive Officer, Valiantys. “At Valiantys, embracing diversity of thought and challenging the ways our teams work has always provided Valiantys with a competitive edge to consistently deliver tangible results and value. We look to the future with unwavering determination and confidence as we continue to drive innovation and unlock potential for our customers around the globe.”
“We dedicate our IT Consulting Services and Custom Solutions to fulfilling our customers’ needs for success,” commented Dimitri Spyridopoulos, Chief Executive Officer GLiNTECH – a Valiantys company. “It’s an honor to be recognized by Atlassian as a finalist in two categories that reflect these efforts: Services and ITSM Solutions, and to be declared as winner for the Services award (APAC).”
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About Valiantys
Valiantys is a leading global consulting and services firm dedicated to Atlassian. The company accelerates business transformation by digitizing processes and modernizing teamwork, using the best agile methods and tools. Its Atlassian technical expertise is unparalleled and Valiantys supports its customers across the entire spectrum of projects on those platforms. As a recognized Agile at Scale, ITSM, and Cloud Specialized Partner, Valiantys help organizations accelerate time to value with Agile at scale, cloud, and ITSM implementations. Because teamwork requires more than just tools, the firm bridges the gap between applications and strategic practices such as SAFe® and ITIL. Over the last 15 years, Valiantys has helped more than 5,000 customers achieve their desired business outcomes at a reduced time to value, through improved team collaboration. More information about Valiantys can be found at https://www.valiantys.com/
About GLiNTECH – a Valiantys Company
GLiNTECH is a renowned Atlassian Platinum Partner headquartered in Australia and is the preferred choice for over 300 leading brands. The company has amassed more than 20 years of experience servicing enterprise clients across the Asia Pacific region, earning Atlassian Partner of the Year five times, including most recently for Professional Services. GLiNTECH is recognized as a Specialized Atlassian Cloud and ITSM partner. The company offers deep expertise in Licensing, Training, Support, Managed Services, Consulting, and Agile methodologies and has a proven record in providing reliable solutions while driving success within the Atlassian ecosystem. More information about GLiNTECH can be found here: https://www.glintech.com/
GLiNTECH was acquired by Valiantys in February 2024.
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Artificial Intelligence
Nillion is pleased to announce that Dwinity, a team pioneering decentralized AI has joined as an ecosystem partner
ZUG, Switzerland and MUNICH, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With huge amounts of personal data being collected every day, privacy concerns are escalating as the impact of data breaches become more costly. The need to address the problems created by the existing data economy have never been greater. By empowering users to reclaim control, Dwinity aims to unlock an enormous amount of potential for personal data to enhance various industries like healthcare, insurance, and finance.
About Dwinity
Dwinity’s mission is to give power back to users and to create a thriving data economy in which information asymmetry is finally removed. Dwinity enables a decentralized data economy as well as creates a data ownership driven ecosystem for storage, analysis, exchange, and commercialization of sensitive personal data.
The three components of Dwinity are:
Data control: Decentralized data spaces for decentralized data storage which provides true data sovereignty and enables users to decide with whom data is shared.Data Gold: Decentralized AI tools for each data space have the capability to unlock the full potential of data via sophisticated analysis.Data Cash: A fair marketplace with automated data value analysis, allowing for tangible income for data owners at lower costs and completely anonymous.Dwinity is presently closing its initial seed round at USD 3 MN – funds which will be used for the development of the initial prototypes to hit the market already in 2024.
About Nillion
Nillion is humanity’s first Blind Computer. It is powered by a decentralized network of nodes that enables “Blind Computation” through the coordination and orchestration of privacy enhancing technologies (PETs) such as multi-party computation (MPC), fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP). Nillion believes Blind Computation will become the internet’s base layer for all private data as PETs continue to mature. Nillion has attracted a notable initial cohort of Blind Computation builders across AI, DeFi, medical data, custody, wallets, global identity, messaging and more.
The Nillion development company, Nilogy, was incubated by CoinList’s seed program. Nilogy’s Founding CTO was the Founding Engineer of Uber (Conrad Whelan), the Chief Strategy Officer was the Founding CMO of Hedera Hashgraph (Andrew Masanto), the Chief Business Officer is the Founder of Indiegogo (Slava Rubin), the General Counsel was the Associate General Counsel of Coinbase (Lindsay Danas Cohen), along with builders hailing from Consensys, LayerZero, Polygon and Google.
“This is a major step on our way to building the leading ecosystem for sensitive data together with one of the top players in the market for the handling of such valuable data. We are looking forward to the cooperation which will add significant trust and competence to both initiatives”, said Peter Koenig, CEO of Dwinity.
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