# Iron ox: Farming, San Carlos, United States

> Iron ox: Iron Ox is a Y Combinator-backed AgTech company based in San Carlos, California, founded in 2015. Based in San Carlos, United States. Founded 2015.

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# Iron ox

Iron Ox is a Y Combinator-backed AgTech company based in San Carlos, California, founded in 2015.

Funding reported Last round: Series C

Farming San Carlos, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2015 11 years old
- **Team:** 38 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $103M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series C Sept 2021

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- ✓ **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

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## About Iron ox

Iron Ox is a Y Combinator-backed AgTech company based in San Carlos, California, founded in 2015.

The company focuses on developing robotic greenhouses to cultivate sustainable produce. By combining robotics, plant science, and machine learning, Iron Ox aims to address global food security and climate challenges through innovative farming practices. The company's primary offering is autonomous robotic farming systems that function in controlled indoor greenhouse environments. These systems utilize machine learning and computer vision to cater to individual plant needs, optimizing growing conditions and resource efficiency. Iron Ox specializes in growing leafy greens like romaine and butterhead lettuce, as well as culinary herbs such as basil and cilantro. With operational greenhouses in Gilroy, California, and Lockhart, Texas, Iron Ox is expanding its reach to serve areas with limited access to fresh produce.

## What company datasets say Iron ox raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$103M** in dollars

Rounds **6**

Last round **Series C**

Last round size **$53M**

Last round date **Sept 2021**

Investors listed **22**

SEC Form D **$45M sold, 4 filings, last Sept 2020**

Y Combinator **W16**

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 1 on the team.

- **Jonathan Binney** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *Brandon Alexander* *Dhiraj Singh* *Eric Chin*

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Farming
- **Industry code:** NAICS 111419, 333111, SIC 0100
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $1.2M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/iron-ox)

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