Halter

Forbes Asia profiled Halter CEO Craig Piggott and the company's virtual fencing technology, covering its growth to a billion-dollar valuation, U.S. expansion, and smart collars helping farmers manage nearly 650,000 cows worldwide.

TVNZ’s Q+A interviewed Halter CEO Craig Piggott about the company’s growth, market expansion, valuation, and building a technology company in New Zealand’s agriculture sector.

Halter has named four winners of its 1 Year Free competition, after record demand. An exceptional calibre of entries from pasture-based farmers across New Zealand prompted the team to expand the number of winning farms from the originally-planned three.

Founders Fund leads $2B valuation round as Halter doubles down on its commitment to ranchers globally

Halter develops technology intended to transform farming and drive sustainability.

Halter’s history and work helping farmers improve productivity and sustainability.

Halter has team members throughout New Zealand, Australia, and the United States.

The page describes an operating system for pasture-based farms that brings animal and pasture data together in one app.

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Halter, a New Zealand startup, closes a $220 million Series E led by Founders Fund at a $2 billion valuation. Its solar-powered collars and low-frequency towers let farmers manage virtual fences, monitor cattle health and fertility, and move herds through a smartphone app. The system serves more than a million cattle on over 2,000 farms, as Halter prioritizes expansion across the U.S., South America, and Europe.

Apr 2026 · TechCrunchNews article

Halter says it is not an agtech company following its $220 million Series E. The company’s virtual fencing systems are about more than replacing physical infrastructure on ranches.

Mar 2026 · AgFunderNewsNews article

Halter says its Series E financing will support further international growth for its livestock management system. The company describes the update as an official financing announcement.

Mar 2026 · HalterNews article