Orchard Robotics, the Cornell‑dropout‑turned‑Thiel fellow startup founded by Charlie Wu, announced a $22 million Series A round led by Quiet Capital and Shine Capital, with participation from General Catalyst and Contrary. The funding will accelerate the company’s camera‑and‑AI platform that delivers ultra‑high‑resolution fruit health data to growers of apples, grapes, and other specialty crops. Wu says the technology helps farmers make precise decisions on fertilization, pruning, and harvesting, addressing the industry’s reliance on limited manual sampling.
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