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§ Private Profile · Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile
Agtech company operating large-scale vertical farms, producing sustainable fresh vegetables for retail and direct-to-consumer markets.
AgroUrbana is a Santiago, Chile-based agricultural technology company that develops and operates large-scale vertical farms to grow fresh produce indoors year-round using hydroponics and LED lighting. The company operates a 4,000-square-meter climate-controlled production facility that utilizes artificial intelligence and data optimization to yield the equivalent of 30 hectares of traditional agriculture while significantly reducing water consumption. The business generates revenue by supplying leafy greens and fresh vegetables to major retail partners, including supermarket chains Cencosud and Walmart, as well as direct-to-consumer subscribers. To support its ongoing production capacity expansion, the enterprise has secured venture capital backing, including a $4 million Series A round and a $6 million pre-Series B round from institutional investors such as Kayyak Ventures, ALB Inversiones, and ChileGlobal Ventures. AgroUrbana was founded in 2018 by co-founders Cristián Sjögren and Pablo Bunster.
AgroUrbana has raised $11.0M across 3 funding rounds.
AgroUrbana has raised $11.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
AgroUrbana has raised $11.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $6.0M Series B in May 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2024 | $6M Series B | ALB Investments | Juan Camus, Maximiliano Ibañez, Amarena | Announced |
| Oct 1, 2021 | $4M Series A | Kayyak Ventures | Chile Global Ventures | Announced |
| Jul 2, 2020 | $1M Seed | CLIN Private Investment Fund | Engie Factory, Entel, Zoma Capital | Announced |
AgroUrbana has raised $11.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
AgroUrbana's investors include ALB Investments, Juan Camus, Maximiliano Ibañez, Amarena, Kayyak Ventures, Chile Global Ventures, CLIN Private Investment Fund, Engie Factory, Entel, Zoma Capital.
AgroUrbana is a Chilean vertical farming technology company founded in 2018 that builds climate-controlled indoor farms to produce high-quality, fresh vegetables year-round using AI, data analytics, spectrum-programmed lighting, and renewable energy.[1][2][3] It serves urban retailers and chains like Aramark, Tavelli, Castaño, Bidasoa, Baco, Happening, and Pinpilinpausha, solving the problem of inconsistent fresh produce supply in cities by enabling efficient, scalable indoor cultivation with superior taste and freshness under the Urban Rabbit brand.[1][4] The company has shown strong growth momentum, raising $4M in Series A funding and $6M in a pre-Series B round in May 2024 led by ALB Investments to expand its Quilicura facility five-fold, targeting 20x production increase over three years from a current 60 tons annually, equivalent to scaling from 400 m² to 4,000 m² (20 hectares).[1][3]
AgroUrbana was co-founded in 2018 by Pablo Bunster and Cristían Sjogren in Santiago, Chile, positioning it as Latin America's first vertical farming company.[1][3][6] The idea emerged from leveraging advanced agtech to address urban food production challenges, starting with indoor lettuce cultivation optimized by technology and data.[1] Early traction built steadily; by 2022, production quadrupled, leading to maximum capacity operations and partnerships with major Chilean chains, culminating in the pivotal 2024 $6M funding to fuel aggressive scaling.[1]
AgroUrbana rides the global vertical farming trend, addressing urbanization, climate variability, and food security by localizing production to cut transport emissions and ensure resilient supply.[1][2][4] Timing aligns with rising demand for sustainable agtech in Latin America, where traditional farming faces water scarcity and land limits; market forces like investor interest (e.g., ALB) and retailer adoption favor rapid scalers.[1][3] It influences the ecosystem as a pioneer, demonstrating viable indoor models that could inspire regional expansion and tech integrations like AI-optimized growth.[2][5]
AgroUrbana's near-term focus is executing its 2024-funded expansion to hit 20x production by 2027, penetrating more Chilean markets and potentially neighboring countries with its efficient model.[1] Trends like AI advancements, renewable energy mandates, and urban population growth will accelerate vertical farming adoption, positioning AgroUrbana to lead Latin America's shift toward tech-driven, city-fed agriculture. Its influence may evolve from local innovator to regional exporter of agtech solutions, scaling "lettuce forests" to transform urban food systems—just as it multiplies output vertically, its impact could grow exponentially.[1][2]