Agri-tech co. Harvested Robotics raises Rs.5-Cr led by Arali Ventures

Hyderabad-based laser weeding tech startup Harvested Robotics has raised INR 5 crore in a seed funding round led by Arali Ventures. The round also saw participation from Anand Mahindra (chairman, Mahindra Group) and Chakradhar Gade (co-founder, Country Delight).The fresh proceeds will be used for product development, building the team, and conducting pilots.Founded in 2023 by Rahul Arepaka and George Mathew, Harvested Robotics provides farmers with a sustainable and chemical-free alternatives to traditional weed management. Their AI-powered laser weeder uses cameras and AI models to detect weeds and robotic actuators with high-power lasers to burn them in real-time.