Smart Apply Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2014

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 11

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

Smart Apply General Information

Description

Manufacturer of precision guidance systems designed to reduce waste and also conserve the environment. The company offers intelligent spray control systems, precision spray kits, data collection software, generation 2 electronics packages, retrofit spray modules, and canopy analysis tools, enabling growers in the orchard and vineyard sectors to reduce chemical waste through lidar-enhanced application.

Contact Information

Website
www.smartapply.com
Formerly Known As
Smart Guided Systems
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 1229 Indy Place
  • Indianapolis, IN 46214
  • United States
Primary Industry
Machinery (B2B)
Other Industries
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Other Agriculture
Parent Company
John Deere
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing, AgTech
Corporate Office
  • 1229 Indy Place
  • Indianapolis, IN 46214
  • United States

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Smart Apply Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
4. Merger/Acquisition 14-Jul-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Seed Round 07-Oct-2022 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Seed Round 19-May-2020 $1.52M $1.52M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Accelerator/Incubator Completed Startup
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Smart Apply Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Manufacturer of precision guidance systems designed to reduce waste and also conserve the environment. The company offer
Machinery (B2B)
Indianapolis, IN
11 As of 2026

Salina, KS
 

Sunnyvale, CA
 
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Smart Apply Competitors (2)

One of Smart Apply’s 2 competitors is Greeneye Technology, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Salina, KS.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Greeneye Technology Venture Capital-Backed Salina, KS
Blue River Technology Formerly VC-backed Sunnyvale, CA
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Smart Apply Patents

  • 14

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 7

    Granted

  • 5

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Smart Apply Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
AU-2024201742-A1 Spray system with calibration Pending 30-Mar-2023
EP-4466993-A1 Spray system with calibration Pending 30-Mar-2023
US-20240324581-A1 Spray system with calibration Inactive 30-Mar-2023
AU-2021213094-A1 Spraying systems, kits, vehicies, and methods of use Pending 27-Jan-2020
EP-4096835-A1 Spraying systems, kits, vehicies, and methods of use Pending 27-Jan-2020 A01M7/006
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Smart Apply Former Investors (6)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
AGrow Ventures Venture Capital Minority
AgriNovus Indiana Accelerator/Incubator
Elevate Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Frontier Angels Angel Group Minority
Serra Ventures Venture Capital Minority
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Smart Apply FAQs

  • When was Smart Apply founded?

    Smart Apply was founded in 2014.

  • Where is Smart Apply headquartered?

    Smart Apply is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

  • What is the size of Smart Apply?

    Smart Apply has 11 total employees.

  • What industry is Smart Apply in?

    Smart Apply’s primary industry is Machinery (B2B).

  • Is Smart Apply a private or public company?

    Smart Apply is a Private company.

  • What is Smart Apply’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Smart Apply is .

  • How much funding has Smart Apply raised over time?

    Smart Apply has raised $4.63M.

  • Who are Smart Apply’s investors?

    AGrow Ventures, AgriNovus Indiana, Elevate Ventures, Frontier Angels, and Serra Ventures are 5 of 6 investors who have invested in Smart Apply.

  • Who are Smart Apply’s competitors?

    Greeneye Technology and Blue River Technology are competitors of Smart Apply.

  • When was Smart Apply acquired?

    Smart Apply was acquired on 14-Jul-2023.

  • Who acquired Smart Apply?

    Smart Apply was acquired by John Deere.

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