Investors x Startups

World FIRA sets aside specific time to facilitate meetings between agricultural robotics investors and startups.

With 100% growth forecast over the next two years, agricultural robotics represents a real investment opportunity in the AgTech field - and one that has already attracted many investors around the world.

VCs, Business Angels, Corporate Ventures

all take part in the World FIRA Invest Day, hoping to discover the best new agricultural robotics solutions.

Startups

make the most of the largest investment forum in ag robotics, which boasts a global profile thanks to international media coverage.

Start-Up Pitch Session

From early prototype stage to Series A funding, take part in the unique Start-Up Pitch session focused on Agricultural Robotics and Autonomous Systems for farming!

The shortlist of the setected start-ups is out!

After the call for pitches ending November 30th, 12 start-ups will present their project to potential investors during World FIRA 2024 on February 6th, 2024.

During their 10-minute pitch (including Q&A), they'll get the opportunity to present their solution and business model to VCs, corporate ventures and business angels. This is also a chance to compete for the World FIRA Start-Up Awards 2024!

List of the selected start-ups that will pitch on February, 6th 2024 at 2.00 pm:

Confidentiality:

Each pitch session will only be accessible to authorized investors.

Criteria:

Robotics solutions for farming only
Level of maturity
- Must be a post prototype - we welcome early stage companies, but you must have a version of your system already built in order to be considered.
- Must be relatively early stage from an investment standpoint - your company is ineligible to compete if your company has already raised over € 10M in dilutive funding.
The pitch will take place on February 6th, 2023 in Auzeville-Tolosane, near Toulouse (France)

STEP #1

October 2nd to November 30th, 2023

Call for Pitches/Applications online

STEP #2

December 1st to 7th, 2023

Judges' shortlisting of startups.

STEP #3

December 11th, 2023

Unveiling of selected start-ups

Agenda

Wed 7

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Hangar

Panel #1: Global market trends and opportunities: the Ag robotics scale up

Invest Day

Speakers

Thierry Le Briquer Fruit and Vegetable Business Development CNH industrial

Pierre Lavail CHAIRMAN T3M GROUP

Vasanth Ganesan Partner McKinsey & Company

Heather Tunstall Corporate Content Director, Brand Media & Engagement, Meister Media Worldwide, and Co-Chair, Global Ag Tech Initiative Meister Media Worldwide

Thu 8

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Hangar