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AeroFarms
Founded 2004 · 138 employees on LinkedIn · 12 known investors
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AeroFarms uses indoor vertical farming, artificial intelligence, and plant biology on a proprietary agriculture platform to grow fresh produce year-round with traceability and food safety. A Certified B Corporation founded in 2004, it grows and distributes leafy greens and other products locally and globally for consumers and chefs.
Founders & leadership
AeroFarms was founded in 2004 by David Rosenberg.
Investors · 12
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Also in the syndicate · 3
Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Phase II | 2021 | $595K |
| Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Phase I | 2020 | $99.2K |
| Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Phase I | 2020 | $98.9K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does AeroFarms do?
- AeroFarms uses indoor vertical farming, artificial intelligence, and plant biology on a proprietary agriculture platform to grow fresh produce year-round with traceability and food safety. A Certified B Corporation founded in 2004, it grows and distributes leafy greens and other products locally and globally for consumers and chefs.
- Who founded AeroFarms?
- AeroFarms was founded by David Rosenberg in 2004.
- Who are AeroFarms's investors?
- AeroFarms's investors include Ingka Investments, Middleland Capital, Venture Capital Investment Management, ADM Capital, AllianceBernstein, Doha Venture Capital, Grosvenor Food & AgTech, GSR Ventures and 1 more.