Last updated 2026-06-18
- Raised $130k grant, Mar 2019
Total raised
$130K
Last: Grant 2019-03
Stage
Pre-Funding
Founded
2017
Headcount
6
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
About
Farmster is a digital produce marketplace that does not require farmers to have internet access. Farmsters AI-driven SMS chatbot allows farmers to publish information about their upcoming harvests without the need to buy a smartphone, download an app, or use any data. Buyers are able to search for produce using the Farmster app and then connect with farmers over the phone. Farmster helps farmers better market their produce while also creating a network effect between farmers and buyers. The platform is live in Kenya for the FarmKenya Farmers Market. Farmster is growing quickly, with more than 35,000 users, and is available on both the Apple and Google app stores.
Funding history · 1 round · $130K total
2019-03
Grant
$130K
Q&A
- What is Farmster's primary business?
- Farmster operates an online marketplace for farm produce and inputs, utilizing an AI-driven SMS chatbot to allow farmers without internet access to publish harvest information, while buyers use an app to connect with farmers.
- When was Farmster founded?
- Farmster was founded in October 2017.
- What is the current status of Farmster?
- Farmster is currently inactive, having ceased operations in April 2022.
- Where is Farmster's headquarters located?
- Farmster's headquarters is located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
- How much funding has Farmster raised in total?
- Farmster has raised a total of $130,000 USD.
- Which investor participated in Farmster's grant round?
- The Israel Innovation Authority participated in Farmster's grant round in March 2019.
- What is Farmster's employee count?
- Farmster has an employee count in the 1-10 range.
- Who is the Founder and CEO of Farmster?
- Adam Abramson is the Founder and CEO of Farmster.
Team · 1
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Sub-sectors
Agriculture & Food TechnologiesAg TechFarm Equipment & TreatmentFood Tech
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesMobile
Target customers
Commerce & RetailDistribution ChannelsSupply ChainAgriculture & FoodCrops
Business model
B2BB2C
Highlights
Verified
Tags
chatbotsupply-chainmessagingpostharvestbig-data-analyticslocation-basedagriculturesmallholder-farmsmobile-applicationsmarketplaceecommerceagtechartificial-intelligencefarm-to-consumer
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| linkedin.com/company/17921855 | |
| facebook.com/farmsterapp |
Identifiers & details
| Former names | FarmZee |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2017-10 |
| Employees (exact) | 6 |
| Offices | Nairobi |
| Status reason | Non Active, Apr 2022 ceased to operate |