Harvest CROO key facts
- Developer of autonomous agricultural robots designed to automate crop harvesting and improve food production efficiency.
- It has raised $28.5M across 11 recorded rounds; the latest was Later Stage VC ($3.1M) in Apr 2025.
- Notable investors include U. S. National Science Foundation, iSelect Fund, Omphalos Venture Partners, California Giant, Inc., Central West Produce — 21 tracked in total.
- Harvest CROO has filed 9 Form Ds with the SEC since 2014, most recently Oct 2022 ($500K sold to 1 investors).
- Status: Privately Held (backing).
Harvest CROO leadership
- Joseph Mcgee Ph.DExecutive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & Advisory Board Member
- Robert PitzerCo-Founder, Chief Technical Officer & Chief Engineer
- John ValdesInterim CFO
- Gary WishnatzkiCo-Founder, President & Manager
Who backs Harvest CROO
21+- ·The complete investor list: 21 names
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Harvest CROO funding rounds
11 roundsHow much has Harvest CROO raised?
Harvest CROO has raised $28.5 million across 11 recorded rounds since 2014. The largest was a $970,000 grant in Aug 2018; the most recent was a $3.1 million later-stage round in Apr 2025.
Harvest CROO has filed 9 Form Ds with the SEC since 2014, most recently in Oct 2022 ($500,000 sold to 1 investor).
Harvest CROO investors
21 investors are on record for Harvest CROO, including U. S. National Science Foundation, iSelect Fund, Omphalos Venture Partners and California Giant, Inc.. The later-stage round in Oct 2022 drew 1 investor.
Who runs Harvest CROO
4 people are listed on the Harvest CROO team: 4 executives, including Gary Wishnatzki (Co-Founder) and Joseph Mcgee Ph.D (Executive Chairman). 3 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
About Harvest CROO
Developer of autonomous agricultural robots designed to automate crop harvesting and improve food production efficiency. The company offers AI-driven robotic harvesting systems with precision picking, crop monitoring, and integrated packing capabilities, enabling fruit growers to maintain crop quality and ensure a consistent food supply.
- Industry
- Machinery (B2B)
- Sector
- Information Technology
- HQ
- Tampa, FL, United States
- Founded
- 2013
- Employees
- 21
- Website
- harvestcroorobotics.com/
- Ownership
- Privately Held (backing)
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