Halter
Solar-powered collars that herd cattle via cues — replacing fences + farm hands. NZ pioneer expanding to US + Australia.
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Raised
- $85M+
- Stage
- Series C
- Founded
- 2016
- Category
- Other
- Funding
- VC-backed
- Team
- 201-500
Funding figures as of Jul 2025 · not independently verified
Founders of Halter
- Craig Piggott
Investors backing Halter
- DCVC
- Bessemer
- Blackbird
Frequently asked questions
What does Halter do?
Solar-powered collars that herd cattle via cues — replacing fences + farm hands. NZ pioneer expanding to US + Australia.
Where is Halter based?
Halter is based in Auckland, New Zealand.
When was Halter founded?
Halter was founded in 2016.
How much has Halter raised?
Halter has raised $85M+ in their Series C round as of Jul 2025.
Who founded Halter?
Halter was founded by Craig Piggott.
Who has invested in Halter?
Halter is backed by DCVC, Bessemer, Blackbird.
How Halter would pitch themselves
● Editorial01Target customer
Cattle ranchers and dairy farmers in pasture-based systems (NZ, Australia, US Mountain West) managing 500+ head across large acreages.
02Problem they solve
Fencing is expensive ($10K+/mile) + immobile. Moving cattle to fresh grazing requires farm hands. Labour shortage + climate-pressure on grazing schedules makes pasture mgmt brittle.
03Key differentiator
Smart collar + GPS + mobile app — farmer draws virtual boundaries; cattle get audio cues + mild electric pulse if they cross. Rotational grazing automated.
04Go-to-market strategy
Direct sales to large NZ + Australian dairy farms (established beachhead). Cooperative-channel partnerships in US (livestock-association distribution). Subscription pricing per head.