Bluewhite

[PRIVATE]

Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Tel Aviv, Israel · Est. 2017 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments

New deploymentFunding gap >24mo

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Bluewhite: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $39.0M raised.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

$39.0M

Headquarters

Tel Aviv, Israel

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Bluewhite is an Israeli agricultural robotics company offering autonomous retrofit kits that convert any tractor make into a fully autonomous platform. Founded in 2017 in Tel Aviv, its Pathfinder hardware kit and Compass cloud software enable growers to operate fleets autonomously in orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops. Bluewhite has accumulated 50,000+ autonomous hours across 150,000+ acres and partnered with CNH Industrial's New Holland brand to distribute kits through dealerships. The company was acquired by Israeli defense technology group Elbit Systems through its subsidiary FUSE in 2026.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 74.2%

Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.

Key Facts

HQTel Aviv, Israel (US office: Fresno, California)
Founded2017
FoundersBen Alfi (CEO), Yair Shahar (COO), Aviram Shmueli
Funding$39M Series C (Jan 2024)
InvestorsInsight Partners (lead), Alumni Ventures, LIP Ventures, Entrée Capital, Jesselson, Peregrine Ventures
Coverage50,000+ autonomous hours, 150,000+ acres in CA & WA
ModelRobots-as-a-service (RaaS) retrofit — Pathfinder kit + Compass SaaS
AcquiredAcquired by Elbit Systems (via subsidiary FUSE) in 2026
PartnershipCNH Industrial / New Holland — autonomous retrofit kits at dealerships since June 2025

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Bluewhite.

Leadership & Founders

6 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Ben AlfiSEC-verified

Co-founder & CEO

Yair ShaharSEC-verified

Co-founder & COO, COO

Aviram ShmueliSEC-verified

Co-founder

Founding Team

Ben Alfi[Founder]

cofounder

Yair Shahar[Founder]

cofounder

Aviram Shmueli[Founder]

cofounder

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

3 entries
Total Tracked1
Operating1
Announced0
Concluded0

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Bluewhite x New Holland (CNH Industrial)Jun 25, 2025

    MOST RECENT · Bluewhite x New Holland (CNH Industrial) · 2025-06-25 · OPERATING

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Bluewhite - 2 deploymentsBluewhite

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

2 entries

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

14 entries
What is Bluewhite?

Bluewhite is an Israeli agricultural robotics company offering autonomous retrofit kits that convert any tractor make into a fully autonomous platform. Founded in 2017 in Tel Aviv, its Pathfinder hardware kit and Compass cloud software enable growers to operate fleets autonomously in orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops. Bluewhite has accumulated 50,000+ autonomous hours across 150,000+ acres and partnered with CNH Industrial's New Holland brand to distribute kits through dealerships. The company was acquired by Israeli defense technology group Elbit Systems through its subsidiary FUSE in 2026.

What does Bluewhite make?

Bluewhite has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Bluewhite Autonomous Tractor System (Bluewhite builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).

Is Bluewhite publicly traded?

Bluewhite is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Elbit Systems (via subsidiary FUSE on the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Bluewhite?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Bluewhite building in the same form factors include DJI, Naio Technologies, WORX Landroid, Carbon Robotics.

Who is the CEO of Bluewhite?

Ben Alfi is the ceo of Bluewhite, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Bluewhite?

Bluewhite has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Elbit Systems (via subsidiary FUSE (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).

Where is Bluewhite headquartered?

Bluewhite is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

How much funding has Bluewhite raised?

Bluewhite has raised approximately $39M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns Bluewhite?

Bluewhite is owned by Elbit Systems (via subsidiary FUSE, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where does Bluewhite operate robots?

Bluewhite operates 2 verified deployments, including at Israel, Asia, United States (multiple hotel chains).

How many robots has Bluewhite deployed?

DEPLOY has 2 verified Bluewhite deployments on record at sites including Israel, Asia, United States (multiple hotel chains). That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Bluewhite a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Bluewhite ranks in roughly the top 26% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Bluewhite founded?

Bluewhite was founded in 2017.

Is Bluewhite safe?

Bluewhite has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.