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Ceres Imaging

Oakland, US · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

Ceres AI provides aerial imagery and analytics to help growers monitor crop water use, plant health, and nutrient needs, supporting targeted decisions on irrigation and fertilizer application. The service is aimed at agricultural producers and farm operations.

AgTechAI & Machine Learning

Founders & leadership

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Ashwin MadgavkarFounder
RM
Ramsey MasriExecutive
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Hemant ShahNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Gary SurvisBoard director
KGKrishna Gupta
Krishna Guptain𝕏Board directorGeneral Partner at Romulus Capital

Investors · 7

Hemisphere Ventures LLCMckinney
LaunchCapitalBranford · $50K – $150K
REMUS CapitalBoston · $25K – $20M
RueOne InvestmentsNew York
Silicon BadiaNew York · $250K
Lemnos VCreportedSan Francisco
Romulus CapitalreportedBoston · $250K – $10M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$25.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2023

▶$25.3MraisedSep 2023 · 27 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gary SurvisDirector
  • Hemant ShahDirector
  • Ashwin MadgavkarDirector
  • Ramsey MasriExecutive Officer, Director
  • Krishna GuptaDirector
Offering amount
$25.3M
Amount sold
$25.3M
First sale
Aug 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Ceres Imaging went on to found or lead other companies.

Krishna K. GuptaDirectorFounded Humanyze +1Vinny PujjiBoardFounded LeftlanecapCeline WangProduct InternFounded RoboDock

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
Ceres5 shared keywordsCeres is a nonprofit advocacy organization that works with investors, companies, and policymakers on sustainability issues including climate, natural ecosystems, and water management. It produces research and reports and runs networks to promote responsible action toward a cleaner, more resilient economy.

Companies competing with Ceres Imaging for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
Department of Agriculture (USDA)Phase I2016$100K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

In the news

Ceres Imaging Rebrands as CeresAI, Reaffirms Focus on Ag Financial Services and Agribusinesses, and Secures Series D Fundingbusinesswire.com · Sep 2024Agribusiness AI startup Ceres Imaging rebrands as Ceres AI after closing on late-stage funding - SiliconANGLEsiliconangle.com · Aug 2024Ceres Imaging raises $23MM to fund aerial imagery and data analytics - Blue Bookbluebookservices.com · Sep 2021Ceres Imaging raises $25 million to deliver top quality imagery and support for growers around the globeceres.ai · Jul 2018Ceres Imaging Secures $2.5M in Series A Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Nov 2017Ceres Imaging Raises $5M Series A | Global AgInvestingglobalaginvesting.com · May 2017

Frequently asked questions

What does Ceres Imaging do?
Ceres AI provides aerial imagery and analytics to help growers monitor crop water use, plant health, and nutrient needs, supporting targeted decisions on irrigation and fertilizer application. The service is aimed at agricultural producers and farm operations.
Who founded Ceres Imaging?
Ceres Imaging was founded by Ashwin Madgavkar.
Who are Ceres Imaging's investors?
Ceres Imaging's investors include Hemisphere Ventures LLC, LaunchCapital, REMUS Capital, RueOne Investments, Silicon Badia, Lemnos VC, Romulus Capital.
How much funding has Ceres Imaging raised?
Ceres Imaging has disclosed $25.3M raised across 1 round.
Where is Ceres Imaging headquartered?
Ceres Imaging is headquartered in Oakland, US.