Tunisian agritech startup RoboCare has secured a six-figure investment from 216 Capital to accelerate the expansion of its artificial intelligence-powered farm intelligence platform across Africa and the Middle East.
The funding comes as farmers across both regions face mounting challenges from water shortages, unpredictable weather patterns and rising agricultural input costs. Investors are increasingly backing technologies that help improve efficiency and strengthen food production under these conditions.
Founded in Sfax, Tunisia, RoboCare has developed a precision agriculture platform that combines satellite imagery, drone surveillance, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, weather data and agronomic expertise into a single digital system. The platform uses AI to analyse these data sources, detect crop stress, identify potential disease outbreaks and recommend more efficient use of water, fertilisers and other farming inputs.
According to the company, farms using its technology have recorded water savings of up to 35 per cent, reduced input use by as much as 25 per cent and increased crop yields by up to 20 per cent. The platform is already monitoring thousands of hectares of farmland and provides real-time alerts that help farmers address problems before they become more serious.
RoboCare has focused on crops that are particularly important across North Africa and the Middle East, including olives, cereals and processing tomatoes. This regional approach allows the company to tailor its technology to local farming conditions rather than applying a generic global model.
The new investment will support RoboCare’s expansion into additional markets, strengthen its commercial operations and further develop its AI capabilities for different agricultural environments.
For 216 Capital, the deal reflects its strategy of investing in technology companies that address long-term economic and sustainability challenges. Agriculture remains one of the region’s most resource-intensive industries, and improving efficiency has become increasingly important as pressure on water supplies continues to grow.
RoboCare’s emphasis on measurable outcomes such as lower water consumption, reduced input costs and higher yields could help distinguish it in a competitive agritech market where practical results are often valued more than ambitious technology claims.
As the company expands beyond Tunisia, its ability to deliver consistent performance across diverse farming conditions will be key to establishing itself as a leading provider of AI-driven precision agriculture solutions in Africa and the Middle East.
