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Vertical Harvest
Jackson, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors
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Vertical Harvest operates vertical greenhouses that grow leafy greens and fresh produce year-round while providing customized employment for people with disabilities through its Grow Well program. Founded around an inclusive social-enterprise model, it runs farms in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Westbrook, Maine and supplies local communities and chefs in the United States.
Founders & leadership
Vertical Harvest was founded in 2022 by Caroline Croft Estay and Nona Yehia.
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Caroline Croft EstayCo-Founder & Director Of Human PotentialCaroline Croft Estay holds expertise in behavioral health and has background in training and case management. At Vertical Harvest L3C, she developed and implemented the Grow Well employee model, which provides customized employment and training for individuals with and without disabilities.
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Nona YehiaCEO/Co-FounderNona Yehia is an architect trained at University of Michigan and Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, with prior experience at Reiser+Umemoto and E/Ye. She founded Vertical Harvest after establishing her own architectural practice, GYDE Architects in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and now serves as Executive Officer overseeing the vertical farming operation's inclusive employment programs for people with disabilities.
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Korin MatterExecutive
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Arik GriffinExecutive
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Gingee PrinceNamed on SEC filing
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Paul DugsinChair of the Board of DirectorsStartup Mentor, Spots Patterns And Nurtures Next Waves Of Innovation at Raiven
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Bjorn ?steNamed on SEC filing
Board
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B. Wayne Hughes, Jr.Board director
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Richard LinderBoard director
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Sandy HesslerBoard director
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John RutterBoard director
Investors · 5
Also in the syndicate · 2
Nicoya AB (publ)leadRaiven Capitallead
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$10.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2022
▶$8.3MraisedApr 2022 · 12 investors · AgricultureRule 506(b)
▶$8.3MraisedApr 2022 · 12 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Gingee PrinceDirector
- Christopher SlimDirector
- Nona YehiaExecutive Officer, Director
- Paul DugsinDirector
- Bjorn ?steDirector
- Offering amount
- $9.5M
- Amount sold
- $8.3M
- First sale
- Mar 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2MraisedApr 2021 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$2MraisedApr 2021 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- B. Wayne Hughes, Jr.Director
- Richard LinderDirector
- Caroline Croft EstayExecutive Officer
- Korin MatterExecutive Officer
- Sandy HesslerDirector
- Gingee PrinceDirector
- Arik GriffinExecutive Officer
- John RutterDirector
- Nona YehiaExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $6.7M
- Amount sold
- $2M
- Minimum investment
- $250K
- First sale
- Jan 2021
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Wyoming
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Vertical Harvest do?
- Vertical Harvest operates vertical greenhouses that grow leafy greens and fresh produce year-round while providing customized employment for people with disabilities through its Grow Well program. Founded around an inclusive social-enterprise model, it runs farms in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Westbrook, Maine and supplies local communities and chefs in the United States.
- Who founded Vertical Harvest?
- Vertical Harvest was founded by Caroline Croft Estay, Nona Yehia in 2022.
- Who are Vertical Harvest's investors?
- Vertical Harvest's investors include Nicoya, Raiven, Sorenson Impact Foundation.
- How much funding has Vertical Harvest raised?
- Vertical Harvest has disclosed $10.4M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Vertical Harvest headquartered?
- Vertical Harvest is headquartered in Jackson, US.