Dogtooth Technologies Raises £14M to Scale AI-Powered Robotic Harvesting Systems

Dogtooth Technologies has secured more than £14 million in growth funding to accelerate the commercial deployment of its AI-powered robotic harvesting systems across the UK and international agricultural markets. The investment will support expansion of autonomous harvesting operations and strengthen the company's embodied AI technology platform.

Founded in Cambridge, UK, Dogtooth has emerged as a leading agricultural robotics company by developing autonomous systems capable of identifying, navigating, and harvesting delicate crops in real-world farming environments. The funding marks a major milestone as growers increasingly adopt robotics to address labour shortages and improve food production resilience.

Duncan Robertson, CEO of Dogtooth Technologies, stated:

"This investment represents a significant milestone for Dogtooth and for the broader adoption of embodied AI in agriculture. The convergence of AI, robotics and practical customer demand is creating a unique opportunity to transform the production of fruit and vegetable produce."

Dogtooth's robotic harvesting platforms combine advanced computer vision, artificial intelligence, and precision robotic manipulation. The systems autonomously navigate complex growing environments, detect ripe fruit, and perform accurate picking operations while handling sensitive crops. The technology is designed to operate at commercial farm scale and support different horticultural applications.

Paul Tselentis, Managing Director at 24 Haymarket, stated:

"Dogtooth has established itself as one of the world's leading agricultural robotics companies through deep technical expertise, perseverance, and commercial focus. The team has achieved what many believed would be impossible: reliably harvesting delicate crops in real-world commercial environments."

The latest investment round includes equity contributions from 24 Haymarket, EMV Capital, and ACF Investors, alongside Innovate UK grants and a venture leasing facility from Kineo Finance. Dogtooth plans to expand deployments, enhance robotic capabilities, and increase adoption among global growers.

Tim Mills, Managing Partner at ACF Investors, stated:

"Having backed Dogtooth from its early days, we have seen the exceptional progress the company has made in developing and deploying technology that addresses one of agriculture's most significant challenges and demonstrates the substantial commercial potential of robotics in the sector."

Ilian Iliev, Managing Director at EMV Capital, stated:

"Precision robotics and AI applied to agriculture at commercial scale is exactly the kind of outsized, real-world impact EMV Capital seeks to invest in. Dogtooth exemplifies our investment thesis: finding world-class deeptech teams early, adding value through our platform, and scaling our commitment as the business proves itself."

The company will continue advancing embodied AI applications in agriculture, supporting automated harvesting solutions that improve productivity, reduce dependence on seasonal labour, and strengthen long-term food supply resilience.