# Carbon Robotics: Machinery, Seattle, United States

> Carbon Robotics: Carbon Robotics is an agricultural technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018 by Paul Mikesell.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/carbon-robotics (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Carbon Robotics

Carbon Robotics is an agricultural technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018 by Paul Mikesell.

Funding reported Last round: Series C

Machinery Seattle, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2018 8 years old
- **Team:** 310 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** $74M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series C May 2024

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Carbon Robotics has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Carbon Robotics

Carbon Robotics is an agricultural technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018 by Paul Mikesell.

The company focuses on revolutionizing farming with AI-powered solutions for weed control and tractor autonomy. With over 160 employees, Carbon Robotics generates more than $100 million in annual revenue and has secured significant funding to support its growth. The company specializes in autonomous field robotics, offering products like the LaserWeeder G2, which uses high-power lasers for precise weed elimination, and the Carbon Autonomy system, which converts standard tractors into self-driving machines. These innovations help farmers reduce reliance on herbicides, address labor shortages, and improve crop yields. Carbon Robotics serves the commercial agriculture sector, particularly targeting specialty crop growers and organic farmers, and is trusted by growers in 15 countries. Their mission is to empower farmers to build sustainable and profitable operations through advanced robotics technology.

## What company datasets say Carbon Robotics raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$74M** in dollars

Rounds **5**

Last round **Series C**

Last round size **$20M**

Last round date **May 2024**

Investors listed **8**

## Founders and team

From Carbon Robotics's own website and the SEC filings it signed: 12 on the team.

- **Paul Mikesell** Chief Executive Officer
- **Alex Sergeev** Chief Technology Officer
- **Kevan Krysler** Chief Financial Officer
- **Nick Kirsch** Chief Engineering Officer
- **Barry Kent** VP, Sales
- **Brett Goodwin** VP, Marketing
- **Jaime Eltit** VP, Field Operations
- **John Mey** VP, Advanced Technology
- **Joon Ho** VP, Finance
- **Sam Robertson** VP, Business Development & Partnerships
- **Daniel Corkum** Executive Officer, Director i
- **Rosanna Myers** Executive Officer, Director i

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Ignition Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/ignition-partners)
- [FUSE](https://millionrounds.com/fund/fuse)

Each firm lists Carbon Robotics on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

crop protection weed eradication technology precision agriculture laser weed control customer engagement remote support multimedia team chat onboard supercomputer targeted weed elimination weed control remote support for operators ai models crop health enhancement weed suppression sub-millimeter weed control robotic farming

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- **Sector:** Machinery
- **Industry code:** NAICS 333111, 333248, SIC 3829, 3523
- **Region:** Washington
- **Revenue:** $100M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/carbon-robotics)

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