James Paterson, Founder of Aerobotics

About James Paterson

James Paterson is an MIT Aerospace Engineer who co-founded Aerobotics in 2014 with Benji Meltzer to deliver precision agriculture data using AI, drones, and satellite imagery. He currently serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of the Cape Town-based company, which provides farm-level yield measurement technology for fruit growers.

James Paterson at a glance

• Company: Aerobotics
• Total raised: $27M
• Latest round: Series B
• Investors: Naspers Foundry, FMO, Endeavor Catalyst, Cathay AfricInvest Innovation, 4Di Capital, Savannah Fund
• Location: Cape Town, South Africa

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