145+
SwarmBots in commercial operation
Image source: SwarmFarm Robotics300,000+
Farming hours saved
7.1 million litres
of chemical output reduced
7m+ acres
farmed across Australia and the US
When lifelong farmers Andrew and Jocie Bate set out to solve the inefficiencies of traditional farming machinery, they built something revolutionary – SwarmFarm Robotics.
SwarmFarm’s autonomous SwarmBots are lightweight, efficient, and designed to transform farming operations by reducing labour reliance, lowering chemical usage, and optimising productivity. Controlled via a mobile app and integrated into an ecosystem of attachments and implement partners, SwarmBots enable precision farming at scale, replacing outdated, heavy machinery with a smarter and more sustainable solution.
With strong industry tailwinds, growing customer adoption, and a scalable platform strategy, SwarmFarm is well-positioned to lead the next wave of autonomous agriculture.
Why We Invested
At QIC Ventures, we back founders solving real-world problems with scalable solutions. SwarmFarm embodies this.
Farmers are facing mounting challenges, from rising input costs to labour constraints. Having lived these challenges firsthand, founders Andrew and Jocie Bate have built a solution that is already proving its value, with growing adoption, increasing unit sales, and international exports.
When we first invested in SwarmFarm, we identified three key industry tailwinds:
- Labour shortages driving demand for automation.
- Regulatory and market pressures to reduce chemical usage.
- Advancements in rural connectivity enabling seamless autonomous operations.
These trends have only strengthened in the time since, reinforcing our conviction in SwarmFarm’s long-term potential.
SwarmFarm is now more than just a robotics company – it is building a platform. Through its SwarmConnect ecosystem, third-party developers can integrate new applications and attachments, unlocking additional value for farmers and expanding SwarmFarm’s market reach.