Fundraising FoxMotiongrazer
East Lansing, US · Founded 2020 · 2 known investors
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Motion Grazer AI (SIM) builds vision-based sensing hardware and machine learning algorithms that assess sow reproductive potential, body condition, and locomotion for pork producers with sow breeding operations. Sold as the SIMKit unit plus a per-sow subscription, the system supports precision livestock farming to improve animal health, welfare, and farm productivity.
Founders & leadership
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$125K disclosed across 1 round · 2023
▶$125KraisedJan 2023 · 2 investors · Other Technology
- Michael LavagninoDirector
- Madonna BenjaminDirector
- Daniel MorrisDirector
- John McIntyreExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $125K
- Amount sold
- $125K
- First sale
- Jan 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Michigan, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 04
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase ISTTR | 2023 | $275K |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Motiongrazer do?
- Motion Grazer AI (SIM) builds vision-based sensing hardware and machine learning algorithms that assess sow reproductive potential, body condition, and locomotion for pork producers with sow breeding operations. Sold as the SIMKit unit plus a per-sow subscription, the system supports precision livestock farming to improve animal health, welfare, and farm productivity.
- Who are Motiongrazer's investors?
- Motiongrazer's investors include Ag Ventures Alliance, Michigan Rise.
- How much funding has Motiongrazer raised?
- Motiongrazer has disclosed $125K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Motiongrazer headquartered?
- Motiongrazer is headquartered in East Lansing, US.