About Monarch Tractor
Monarch Tractor was an agricultural technology company that developed the MK-V, the world's first fully electric, driver-optional smart tractor, combining electrification, automation, machine learning, and data analysis. Its products served vineyards, orchards, dairy farms, and land management sectors across multiple continents. The company also offered the WingspanAI farm management platform; it was acquired by Caterpillar in 2026 after ceasing most operations.
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$220M
Last stage
Series C
Investors
Founders
Zachary Omohundro
PhD-holder who co-envisioned combining electrification and autonomy on affordable, multi-purpose tractors for smaller farms.
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Praveen Penmetsa
Over 22 years of experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, EVs, and farm technology. Also Chairman and Founder of Motivo Engineering.
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Mark Schwager
Led Tesla's first Gigafactory in Nevada from concept through construction; over 15 years in manufacturing and electrification.
LinkedInCarlo Mondavi
Fourth-generation winegrower, founder of the Monarch Challenge in 2016 focused on eliminating herbicides from farms.
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