Monarch Tractor
Monarch Tractor develops battery-electric autonomous tractors with driver-optional capabilities for agricultural use. The company's MK-V tractor features advanced autonomy, real-time crop data collection, and precision farming capabilities. Founded in 2018 in Livermore, CA, Monarch raised over $240M in venture capital before being acquired by Caterpillar in April 2026. Time magazine named the MK-V one of its best inventions of 2023.
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Overview
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Founded
2018
Employees
200–250
Total Funding
$214M
4 rounds
Funding
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Total raised $214M across 4 rounds
Last updated 06-25-2026
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2024 | Series C Press release | $133M | — | Astanor Ventures, HH-CTBC Partnership L.P. |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Series B Press release | $61M | — | Astanor Ventures |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Series A Press release | $20M | — | Musashi Seimitsu Industry, CNH Industrial, VST Tillers Tractors |
Prominent Investors
Leadership
Praveen Penmetsa
CEO & Co-Founder
Mark Schwager
President & Co-Founder
Zachary Omohundro
Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder
Carlo Mondavi
Co-Founder
Competitors
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