AeroFarms

AeroFarms is an urban agricultural and cleantech company that provides aeroponic growing systems to produce plants without sun or soil.

AeroFarms is on a mission to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity.

AeroFarms was founded in 2004 by David Rosenberg, Marc Oshima, & Ed Harwood and is based in Newark, New Jersey.

AeroFarms' patented, award-winning aeroponic technology provides the perfect conditions for healthy plants to thrive, taking indoor vertical farming to a new level of precision and productivity with minimal environmental impact and virtually zero risk.

AeroFarms is the commercial leader in indoor farming. We grow without sun or soil in a fully-controlled indoor environment. They have optimized our patented aeroponic growing system for faster harvest cycles, predictable results, superior food safety and less environmental impact.

AeroFarms has developed cutting-edge approaches to machine vision, machine learning, and IoT integration, bringing agriculture into the future at a rapid pace. From last year to this year, they have grown over 500 million plants alone and over 300 different varieties, celebrating a rich biodiversity, and harvesting not just the plants but also the insights to ensure high-quality through-put all year round.

AeroFarms is backed by Meraas, Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, GSR Ventures, Newark Venture Partners and others.

 

AeroFarms Named to "Fast Company’s 2019 Most Innovative Companies" in the World in the Data Science category.

 

 

  • Year founded: 2004
  • Funding Info: $138M in 8 Funding Rounds (Last Funding Type: Series D)
  • Yearly Revenue: $10M-$20M (2018)
  • Employee Size: 51-200
  • Business Valuation: NA
  • City/Town: Newark
  • State: New Jersey
  • Country: United States
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