Abir Serghini
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Dubai-based agricultural technology innovator Aydi has successfully closed a $7.5 million seed funding round, with investments led by COTU Ventures, Daltex, and Nuwa Capital, alongside strategic participation from Magrabi Agriculture and Foundation Ventures.
Established in 2022 under the leadership of founder Hassan Fayed, Aydi has developed an advanced field operating system designed specifically for modern agriculture. The platform integrates satellite-based monitoring capabilities, predictive data analytics, and conversational artificial intelligence to deliver farm-level precision insights. Through its flagship product Orth, the company enables agricultural producers to access immediate agronomic guidance, identify crop challenges at early stages, and boost productivity by over 20 percent.
The capital injection will primarily fund the commercial launch and international expansion of Orth, Aydi’s intelligent agronomy assistant powered by artificial intelligence.
Addressing Critical Gaps in Global Agricultural Expertise
The seed round represents a pivotal achievement for Aydi’s mission to democratize access to professional agricultural knowledge. According to Hassan Fayed, the company’s founder and chief executive, this financial backing reinforces their commitment to supporting growers worldwide.
“Securing this seed investment marks a transformative moment for Aydi and confirms the validity of our vision to provide every farmer with access to elite-level agronomic support,” Fayed explained. “Industry projections indicate that worldwide food requirements will increase by 70% before 2050. Yet based on our internal research, approximately 90% of agricultural producers lack timely access to agronomic expertise, considering there exists only one agronomist for every 10,000 acres globally. Orth addresses this gap by converting decades of agricultural research into an accessible AI-powered tool that delivers immediate recommendations, enables early problem identification, and supports farmers in cultivating superior-quality harvests.”
Advanced Technology Platform Delivers Farm-Level Precision
Orth distinguishes itself through its sophisticated intelligence infrastructure, which synthesizes satellite imagery, meteorological data monitoring, predictive modeling across millions of data points, and conversational AI for real-time responses. This integrated approach provides field-specific accuracy, allowing agricultural producers to realize improvements exceeding 20% in both yield performance and operational efficiency.
Strong Investor Confidence in Agricultural AI Innovation
The platform’s technological capabilities and market potential have generated substantial investor enthusiasm across the funding round.
Amir Farha, founder of COTU Ventures, expressed his firm’s conviction in Aydi’s approach: “From our initial engagement, we were captivated by Hassan’s unwavering determination to address one of humanity’s most urgent challenges: enabling growers to succeed amid climate uncertainty and economic pressures. We’re convinced that the agricultural sector is ready for its artificial intelligence transformation, and Orth possesses the capability to enable millions of farmers to operate with greater intelligence and profitability while enhancing efficiency and sustainability.”
Democratizing Agricultural Knowledge Through Digital Innovation
Nuwa Capital’s continued support underscores the transformative potential of bringing digital solutions to traditional farming operations.
“We’ve backed Aydi since the conceptual phase, and we’re pleased to strengthen our partnership through this funding round,” noted Nitin Reen, Partner at Nuwa Capital. “With artificial intelligence advancements, there’s an expanding opportunity to digitize what has traditionally been an analog sector. Orth provides all farm operators with access to specialized agronomic information and guidance that was previously available only to large-scale agricultural enterprises, thereby democratizing expertise. We’re confident this has the capacity to genuinely revolutionize the industry, and we’re eager to witness developments over the coming years.”
Field-Level Intelligence for Practical Farming Solutions
Ibrahim El Naggar, Vice President of Operations at Daltex, highlighted the platform’s practical advantages for agricultural producers: “Comprehending field-specific context represents one of the most complex challenges confronting technology solutions in agriculture. Aydi and Orth empower growers with the ability to capture, control, and interpret their field data by utilizing AI to augment operational insights on the ground. This represents a solution developed for farmers, by individuals who understand farming.”
Commercial Launch and Global Expansion Plans
Orth officially launched at the Fruit Attraction trade show in Madrid (September 30 – October 2), offering both complimentary and premium subscription options for individual farmers and agricultural enterprises. The successful funding positions Aydi to develop Orth into a comprehensive AI Operating System for worldwide agriculture, with ambitions to serve millions of farmers across international markets.