Electric Plant raises $11.2M for AI model that deciphers plant signals

Electric Plant has raised an $11.2 million seed round led by Onto Ventures and Climactic. The startup spent three years collecting data to build Bombadil, a model that interprets electrical signals in about 125 plant species and tells growers what the plants need.

• The $11.2M seed round was led by Onto Ventures and Climactic
• Bombadil covers roughly 125 plant species
• Sensors screw into the cambium and cost tens of dollars each
• The system claims 20%+ water savings with higher yields