Norwegian agtech company Kilter has raised €6.5 million in new financing in a strategic round that includes a lead investment from Japanese agricultural machinery group Kubota Corporation alongside continued participation from existing shareholders such as Pymwymic, SBG Invest, and Nufarm. The company, which develops autonomous precision weeding and spraying systems for row and high-value crops, said the involvement of Kubota provides industrial validation and access to global agricultural markets as it moves toward a Series B phase. The new capital will be used to support international expansion, scale commercial operations beyond Northern Europe, and further develop its robotics and AI-based field application technology.
Kilter develops autonomous precision weeding and spraying systems for agriculture. The company uses robotics, computer vision, and targeted application technology to enable selective treatment of crops, with the aim of reducing the use of agricultural chemicals and improving field efficiency. Its technology is designed for row and high-value crops and is used in commercial farming operations, primarily in Northern Europe, with ongoing expansion into additional international markets.
“We believe that Kilter offers an outstanding solution to help farmers manage weeds more efficiently and sustainably. We are excited to work alongside Kilter and our co-investors to support the company’s next phase of growth. This investment reflects our ongoing commitment to strategically investing in and actively supporting innovative startups from Kubota’s global perspective,” says Miquel Albareda, Manager Corporate Development, Kubota Corporation.
The investment marks an important milestone for Kilter as the company enters its next growth phase and advances toward a Series B financing round. Kubota’s participation provides strong industrial validation of Kilter’s technology, market positioning, and long-term vision for sustainable and scalable agriculture.
Kubota is globally recognized for its leadership in agricultural machinery, engines, and smart farming solutions, serving farmers in more than 120 countries. Its investment in Kilter reflects a shared belief in the role of automation, precision spraying, and data- driven field operations as critical enablers of more sustainable food production.
Beyond capital, the partnership brings deep industrial expertise, market insight, and global distribution experience, further strengthening Kilter’s ability to scale internationally.
“This investment confirms that Kilter’s technology and business model are ready for the next phase. With Kubota as a strategic investor, we are accelerating execution, scaling globally, and laying a strong foundation for our Series B,” comments Anders Brevik, Managing Director at Kilter.
While Kubota’s investment represents an important strategic endorsement, the majority of the capital in this round has been provided by Kilter’s existing shareholders, demonstrating continued confidence in the company’s execution, technology, and market traction.
“The continued backing from our existing shareholders is a strong signal of long-term confidence in Kilter. Combined with Kubota’s strategic involvement, we now have an ownership structure that supports both disciplined growth and global ambition as we move into our next phase,” says Kristoffer Magnor, Managing Director at Kilter.
Among these are Pymwymic, a leading SFDR9 compliant impact investment fund focused on regenerative agriculture and sustainable food systems, and SBG Invest, a solid Norwegian family office that has consistently supported Kilter through multiple phases of growth.
“As a long-term shareholder, we have followed Kilter closely through multiple stages of development. The continued progress of the company, combined with Kubota joining as a strategic investor, reinforces our conviction in Kilter’s technology, team, and long- term potential,” states Michael Sars Norum, Chairman of the Board at Kilter and representative of SBG Invest.
With both Kubota and Nufarm as shareholders, Kilter is uniquely positioned at the intersection of agricultural hardware, crop protection, and precision application technology. Together, these partnerships strengthen Kilter’s ability to develop solutions that reduce chemical use, improve targeting, and support farmers in meeting both economic and regulatory demands.
The combination of expertise across machinery, agronomy, and crop protection provides Kilter with a strong industrial ecosystem as it scales its platform globally.
“This investment is not only about capital,” Magnor added. “It is about alignment. We are building a global company with strong industrial partners and high-conviction investor base who share our ambition to transform agriculture, step by step, field by field.”
Kilter has established commercial operations with farmers across Northern Europe and is expanding further into key international markets. With a growing installed base, increasing demand for precision agriculture solutions, and a strong pipeline of strategic partnerships, the company is now preparing for a Series B round aimed at accelerating global scale-up, industrialization, and continued product development.
“Over the last 18 months, Kilter has strengthened its technology and team, proving its unique droplet technology delivers real value for farmers at scale in the field. This investment validates that traction and strengthens Kilter’s strategy alongside two industry-shaping players – Kubota and Nufarm,” says Rogier Pieterse, Managing Partner of Pymwymic.
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