Kubota invests in Kilter to scale precision weeding in Europe
Evidence notes
- Kilter secured €6.5 million in new financing led by a strategic investment from Kubota.
- The company said the funding would support international scale-up and continued development as it moved toward a Series B round.
- Kubota also confirmed that AX-1 sales through its European distribution network would begin in 2026.
Company context
Kilter develops autonomous field robots for plant-level weed control in vegetable crops. Its AX-1 platform combines AI weed recognition, computer vision, and patented ultra-precise spot spraying to treat weeds individually rather than relying on blanket application. The company is focused on reducing herbicide use, lowering labour costs, and improving crop performance in high-value vegetable production.