GrazeMate, an autonomous drone system for cattle herding, raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to expand into California.
PRIVATEOct 23, 2026
Amount Raised
$1.2 Million
Round Type
Pre-Seed
Agriculture and FarmingFarming
Description
GrazeMate, founded by 19-year-old Sam Rogers, has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to support expansion into California. The company operates autonomous drones that farmers can control through a mobile app to guide cattle herds between paddocks without manual piloting. The system collects data on pasture availability, herd weight, and farm infrastructure. GrazeMate has commitments to muster 1.7 million acres across Queensland and New South Wales.
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Company Information
Company
GrazeMate
About
GrazeMate is an autonomous drone system startup founded by 19-year-old Sam Rogers that enables farmers to move cattle between paddocks using a mobile app without manual piloting. The system combines livestock movement with data collection, providing information on pasture availability, herd weight estimates, and farm infrastructure. GrazeMate has commitments to muster 1.7 million acres across Queensland and New South Wales and recently raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to expand into California. The technology uses AI to make real-time decisions based on herd movement patterns.
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