Anu
1 known investors
Anu develops indoor growing systems—including compostable Seedpods, countertop Growpods, and shipping-container aeroponic farms—that let consumers grow pesticide-free produce at the point of consumption. The company targets home and consumer growers in the food-as-medicine and controlled-environment agriculture space.
Founders & leadership
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Ivan BallinCo-founder & CTO
Investors · 1
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2022 | $971K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2020 | $256K |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Anu do?
- Anu develops indoor growing systems—including compostable Seedpods, countertop Growpods, and shipping-container aeroponic farms—that let consumers grow pesticide-free produce at the point of consumption. The company targets home and consumer growers in the food-as-medicine and controlled-environment agriculture space.
- Who founded Anu?
- Anu was founded by Ivan Ball.
- Who are Anu's investors?
- Anu's investors include Elevate Ventures.