Tortuga AgTech

Services

Tortuga AgTech offers a suite of specialized services aimed at making farms more resilient, sustainable, and successful. These services include harvesting, forecasting, and pest treatment. By leveraging advanced robotics and data analytics, Tortuga AgTech helps fresh produce growers by providing reliable labor through its robotic fleet and delivering high-quality, actionable information. The goal is to allow growers to utilize sustainable, controlled-environment growing methods, thereby reducing water and fertilizer use by 90% and nearly eliminating harmful chemicals.

Robotics Fleet

Tortuga AgTech operates the world’s largest commercial harvesting robot fleet with 150 production robots. These advanced robotic systems are designed to assist farmers by providing automated harvesting solutions. The fleet's capabilities are enhanced through cutting-edge robotics and artificial intelligence, aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing the dependency on human labor.

Funding and Awards

Tortuga AgTech has raised significant capital to support its innovative projects, securing $20 million in Series A funding to build hundreds more robots. The company has also been awarded $4.7 million in advanced industries awards to support 20 start-ups in Colorado. Tortuga AgTech's achievements have been recognized through various accolades, including being a finalist for the 2018 AGFUNDER Innovation Awards, named one of the 10 THRIVE Accelerator winners, and winning the 2018 CFVGA Tech Pitch for robotic innovations.

Industry Recognitions

Tortuga AgTech has been acknowledged by several industry-leading organizations. The company is included in the Thrive Top 50 - AgTech and the Will Reed Top 100 - Early-Stage Companies Shaping the Future of Workplace Culture. It is listed in the 2023 and 2024 BuiltIn Colorado Best Places to Work - Startups and featured in BuiltIn's Environmental Companies Building a Sustainable World. Additionally, Tortuga AgTech made it to the Hyer Impact100 - Most Impactful Companies to Work For 2024 and was recognized by Time as one of America's Top Greentech Companies 2024.

Company Mission

Tortuga AgTech is committed to creating value for growers by addressing critical agricultural challenges such as access to reliable, affordable labor and high-quality information. The company combines expertise in robotics and artificial intelligence with deep industry and operational experience. Based in Denver, Colorado, Tortuga AgTech focuses on using robotic harvesting and advanced analytics to assist fresh produce growers in competing with large-scale agriculture, ultimately aiming to enhance operational, agronomic, and commercial outcomes on farms.