Vence
Company

Last deal

Amount

Series A

Stage

16.03.2022

Date

3

all rounds

$15.07M

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

General

About Company
Vence provides a hardware solution and application software for cattle management.

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founded date

01.07.2016

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Series A

IPO status

Private

Description

Vence's platform uses sensors and GPS technology to control the movement and grazing of animals, reducing fencing and labor costs while increasing protein yield. The AI/ML technology also provides insights into animal behavior, health, and fertility. By eliminating the need for infrastructure and labor on livestock farms, Vence is helping the industry become more efficient and productive while contributing to a more sustainable environment.
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Sky Kurtz
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Sky Kurtz is Co-Founder and CEO of Pure Harvest Smart Farms and the Co-Founder and Director of Vence. Sky Kurtz is an experienced technology private equity investor and business executive with experience in Dubai, Silicon Valley, and New York City. Sky Kurtz is a graduate of the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

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Employee Profiles
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CTO

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