Seattle ag-tech startup Carbon Robotics reduces workforce, citing economic conditions
Carbon Robotics, founded in 2018 and led by CEO Paul Mikesell, has laid off employees across multiple departments globally. The startup, which has raised $177M to date from investors including BOND and NVentures, makes the LaserWeeder—a tractor-pulled device that uses AI to detect and eliminate weeds with lasers. The workforce cuts follow recent product launches including an autonomous tractor kit and the LaserWeeder G2, as the company realigns costs amid broader economic challenges.
Key points
- Cuts affected employees across multiple U.S. and international departments
- Startup raised $20M last year and crossed $100M revenue threshold
- Flagship LaserWeeder uses AI and lasers to eliminate farm weeds
- Company has raised $177M total from top-tier ag-tech investors
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