Vertical Harvest is a technology company.
Vertical Harvest has raised $8.0M across 1 funding round.
Vertical Harvest has raised $8.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Vertical Harvest is an AgTech company specializing in vertical greenhouse farming, using hydroponic technology to produce fresh, sustainable crops year-round in urban areas.[3][4][6] It serves local consumers, groceries, and restaurants by solving food production challenges through resource-efficient farming that employs people with disabilities, growing the equivalent of 40 acres on just 1/4 acre while using 90% less land, 90% less water, and 95% less fuel than traditional methods.[1][2] The company distributes to over 80 outlets across multiple states, delivering farm-to-fork in 24 hours, with strong growth since its 2016 founding, including tech integrations like Siemens Opcenter X for scalable operations.[1][2][3]
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming, Vertical Harvest was conceptualized by co-founder and CEO Nona Yehia, an architect and entrepreneur who built the first vertical greenhouse in the Northern Hemisphere.[1][2][3] The idea emerged from Yehia's co-founder's mission to address high unemployment among people with disabilities by connecting them to businesses needing reliable labor, evolving into a dual focus on growing food and "growing futures"—with 40% of the workforce identifying as having physical or intellectual disabilities.[1] Early traction came from four years of operating the pioneering U.S. vertical farm, proving multi-crop expertise and distribution to 80+ groceries and restaurants year-round.[2]
Vertical Harvest rides the urban agriculture trend, addressing climate-driven food insecurity, land scarcity, and supply chain vulnerabilities by enabling sustainable production in cities.[1][2][6] Timing aligns with rising demand for local, low-emission food amid global disruptions, bolstered by AgTech advances in hydroponics and AI operations management.[1][4] Market forces like water shortages and urban population growth favor its model, while it influences the ecosystem by pioneering inclusive employment in tech farming and inspiring scalable vertical solutions.[1][2]
Vertical Harvest is poised for expansion with its proven tech stack and social mission, likely scaling to more urban sites via partnerships like Siemens for industrial-level efficiency.[1] Trends in AI-optimized farming, climate resilience, and inclusive hiring will propel growth, potentially amplifying its influence as a blueprint for profitable, equitable AgTech. This positions it to redefine urban food systems, tying back to its origins in sustainable innovation.
Vertical Harvest has raised $8.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Vertical Harvest's investors include Bain Capital Ventures, MissionOG, Silversmith Capital Partners.
Vertical Harvest has raised $8.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $8.0M Series A in April 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2022 | $8.0M Series A | Bain Capital Ventures, MissionOG, Silversmith Capital Partners |