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scythe robotics

Longmont, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 32 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

Scythe builds the M.52, an autonomous, battery-powered commercial mower with onboard perception technology (Scythe Sight) for landscape maintenance crews. The machine handles mowing tasks to increase crew capacity in the commercial landscaping industry.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechHardwareRobotics

Founders & leadership

scythe robotics was founded in 2017 by Isaac Roberts, Davis Foster, and John Morrison.

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Isaac RobertsCo-founder
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Davis FosterCo-founder30 Under 30 2020
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John MorrisonCo-founder
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Brian MerkelExecutive

Board

SRSameer Reddy
Sameer Reddy𝕏Board directorManaging Partner at Energy Impact Partners
LDLucy Deland
Lucy Delandin𝕏Board directorGeneral Partner at Inspired Capital
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Rohit SharmaBoard director

Investors · 6

ArcTern VenturesToronto · $730K – $2.9M
Energy Impact PartnersNew York · $5M – $20M
Inspired CapitalNew York · $500K – $20M
Kokopelli CapitalBoulder · $25K – $300Kvia Fletcher Richman · inferred
Zigg CapitalNew York · $4M
Lemnos VCreportedSan Francisco

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$93.1M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2018–2025

▶$22.8MraisedJun 2025 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Lucy DelandDirector
  • Isaac RobertsPromoter
  • Rohit SharmaDirector
  • Andrew LeeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sameer ReddyDirector
  • Brian MerkelExecutive Officer, Director
  • Davis FosterExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • John MorrisonPromoter
Offering amount
$32.3M
Amount sold
$22.8M
First sale
May 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$11.6MraisedSep 2024 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Isaac RobertsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Sameer ReddyDirector
  • Davis FosterExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Brian MerkelExecutive Officer
  • Lucy DelandDirector
  • John MorrisonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Rohit SharmaDirector
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$11.6M
First sale
Aug 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2MraisedDec 2022 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brian MerkelExecutive Officer
  • John MorrisonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Davis FosterExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Isaac RobertsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Lucy DelandDirector
  • Leo JiangExecutive Officer
  • Sameer ReddyDirector
  • Rohit SharmaDirector
  • Neal ChapmanExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$2M
First sale
Oct 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$42MraisedDec 2022 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brian MerkelExecutive Officer
  • John MorrisonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Davis FosterExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Isaac RobertsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Sameer ReddyDirector
  • Rohit SharmaDirector
  • Leo JiangExecutive Officer
  • Neal ChapmanExecutive Officer
  • Lucy DelandDirector
Offering amount
$42M
Amount sold
$42M
First sale
Dec 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$13.8MraisedNov 2020 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Lucy DelandDirector
  • Rohit SharmaDirector
  • Isaac RobertsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Davis FosterExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • John MorrisonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$13.9M
Amount sold
$13.8M
First sale
Nov 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$750KraisedDec 2018 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Davis FosterExecutive Officer, Director
  • John MorrisonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Isaac RobertsDirector
Offering amount
$750K
Amount sold
$750K
First sale
Apr 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

What does scythe robotics do?
Scythe builds the M.52, an autonomous, battery-powered commercial mower with onboard perception technology (Scythe Sight) for landscape maintenance crews. The machine handles mowing tasks to increase crew capacity in the commercial landscaping industry.
Who founded scythe robotics?
scythe robotics was founded by Isaac Roberts, Davis Foster, John Morrison in 2017.
Who are scythe robotics's investors?
scythe robotics's investors include ArcTern Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, Inspired Capital, Kokopelli Capital, Zigg Capital, Lemnos VC.
How much funding has scythe robotics raised?
scythe robotics has disclosed $93.1M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is scythe robotics headquartered?
scythe robotics is headquartered in Longmont, US.