Halter
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Auckland, New Zealand · Est. 2016 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Halter: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region, $320.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
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Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Halter is a New Zealand agtech company developing solar-powered smart collars for cattle that enable virtual fencing and automated herd management. Founded by Craig Piggott on a dairy farm, Halter manages nearly 650,000 cows across 1,300 farms in New Zealand, Australia, and the US. The company raised $100M at a $1 billion valuation in 2025, becoming New Zealand's first agtech unicorn, with backing from Founders fund.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Well-capitalized with $320M raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Halter.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
Founding Team
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Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
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FAQ
What is Halter?
Halter is a New Zealand agtech company developing solar-powered smart collars for cattle that enable virtual fencing and automated herd management. Founded by Craig Piggott on a dairy farm, Halter manages nearly 650,000 cows across 1,300 farms in New Zealand, Australia, and the US. The company raised $100M at a $1 billion valuation in 2025, becoming New Zealand's first agtech unicorn, with backing from Founders fund.
What does Halter make?
Halter has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Halter Smart Collar (Halter builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Halter publicly traded?
No. Halter is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Halter?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Halter building in the same form factors include DJI, Naio Technologies, WORX Landroid, Carbon Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Halter?
Craig Piggott is the ceo of Halter, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Halter?
Halter is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $320M in disclosed funding.
Where is Halter headquartered?
Halter is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
How much funding has Halter raised?
Halter has raised approximately $320M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Halter?
Halter is privately held and venture-backed ($320M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Halter operate robots?
Halter operates 1 verified deployment, including at New Zealand.
How many robots has Halter deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Halter deployment on record at sites including New Zealand. 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 Halter a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Halter ranks in roughly the top 11% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Halter founded?
Halter was founded in 2016.
Is Halter safe?
Halter 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.