# Top 35 Vertical Farming Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 35 best-funded vertical farming startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $1.2B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/vertical-farming-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Oishii** Oishii is an American agricultural technology company based in Jersey City, New Jersey.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oishii) Oishii is an American agricultural technology company based in Jersey City, New Jersey. *Founded* 2016 Jersey City, United States **$293M** last round May 2026
- 2 [**Plenty** Plenty® is an American farming technology company specializing in indoor vertical farming.](https://millionrounds.com/company/plenty) Plenty® is an American farming technology company specializing in indoor vertical farming. *Founded* 2013 South San Francisco, United States **$225M** last round May 2024
- 3 [**80 Acres Farms** 80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming company based in Hamilton, Ohio, specializing in indoor farms that produce fresh, pesticide-free food year-round.](https://millionrounds.com/company/80-acres-farms) 80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming company based in Hamilton, Ohio, specializing in indoor farms that produce fresh, pesticide-free food year-round. *Founded* 2015 Hamilton, United States **$155M** last round Feb 2025
- 4 [**Upward Farms** Upward Farms was an indoor aquaponic vertical farming company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2013.](https://millionrounds.com/company/upward-farms) Upward Farms was an indoor aquaponic vertical farming company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2013. *Founded* 2013 New York, United States **$122M** last round Jun 2021
- 5 [**AeroFarms** AeroFarms, B Corp leader in Indoor Vertical Farming, growing produce using up to 95% less water and no pesticides ever.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aerofarms) AeroFarms, B Corp leader in Indoor Vertical Farming, growing produce using up to 95% less water and no pesticides ever. *Founded* 2004 Danville, United States **$102M** last round Jul 2019
- 6 [**GrowUp Farms** GrowUp Farms is a UK-based vertical farming company that produces fresh, pesticide-free salad leaves and herbs in a controlled indoor environment powered entire](https://millionrounds.com/company/growup-farms) GrowUp Farms is a UK-based vertical farming company that produces fresh, pesticide-free salad leaves and herbs in a controlled indoor environment powered entire *Founded* 2013 Tucson, United Kingdom **$49M** last round Jul 2024
- 7 [**Jones Food Company** Jones Food Company developer of agriculture products intended to provide through vertical farming.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jones-food-company) Jones Food Company developer of agriculture products intended to provide through vertical farming. *Founded* 2016 United Kingdom **$40M** last round Apr 2023
- 8 [**Planet Farms** Planet Farms is a leading vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture technology company based in Milan, Italy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/planet-farms) Planet Farms is a leading vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture technology company based in Milan, Italy. *Founded* 2018 Milan, Italy **$40M** last round Nov 2023
- 9 [**Goodleaf Farms** GoodLeaf Farms is Canada’s largest national vertical farming operator, established in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2011.](https://millionrounds.com/company/goodleaf-farms) GoodLeaf Farms is Canada’s largest national vertical farming operator, established in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2011. *Founded* 2011 Guelph, Canada **$37M** last round Nov 2025
- 10 [**Fifth Season** Fifth Season was a Pittsburgh-based vertical farming company founded in 2016 by Austin Webb, Brac Webb, and Austin Lawrence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fifth-season) Fifth Season was a Pittsburgh-based vertical farming company founded in 2016 by Austin Webb, Brac Webb, and Austin Lawrence. *Founded* 2016 Pittsburgh, United States **$35M** last round May 2020
- 11 [**Fischer Farms** Vertical Farming company](https://millionrounds.com/company/fischer-farms) Vertical Farming company *Founded* 2018 United Kingdom **$31M** last round Mar 2025
- 12 [**Bowery Farming** Bowery Farming is the largest vertical farming company in the United States, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bowery-farming) Bowery Farming is the largest vertical farming company in the United States, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2015 New York, United States **$16M** last round Feb 2022
- 13 [**Nordic Harvest** Nordic Harvest is a Danish sustainable food producer that specializes in vertical farming technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nordic-harvest) Nordic Harvest is a Danish sustainable food producer that specializes in vertical farming technology. *Founded* 2016 Taastrup, Denmark **$9.1M** last round Apr 2020
- 14 [**Babylon Micro-Farms** Babylon Micro-Farms, based in Richmond, Virginia, specializes in on-site indoor vertical farming.](https://millionrounds.com/company/babylon-micro-farms) Babylon Micro-Farms, based in Richmond, Virginia, specializes in on-site indoor vertical farming. *Founded* 2017 Richmond, United States **$8.0M** last round Apr 2023
- 15 [**Leafood** Leafood is a vertical farming company that produces sustainable and high quality leafy greens.](https://millionrounds.com/company/leafood) Leafood is a vertical farming company that produces sustainable and high quality leafy greens. *Founded* 2021 Vilnius, Lithuania **$6.7M** last round Jun 2022
- 16 [**vGreens** vGreens is an AgTech startup based in Essen, Germany, specializing in vertical farming technology and precision agriculture solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vgreens) vGreens is an AgTech startup based in Essen, Germany, specializing in vertical farming technology and precision agriculture solutions. *Founded* 2022 Essen, Germany **$5.3M** last round May 2026
- 17 [**Bardee** Bardee is an Australian sustainability company located in Sunshine West, Victoria.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bardee) Bardee is an Australian sustainability company located in Sunshine West, Victoria. *Founded* 2019 Melbourne, Australia **$5.0M** last round Nov 2021
- 18 [**Agrilution** Agrilution's vertical farming system helps consumers to grow fresh, healthy food in their home and improve personal nutrition.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agrilution) Agrilution's vertical farming system helps consumers to grow fresh, healthy food in their home and improve personal nutrition. *Founded* 2013 Germany **$4.1M** last round May 2017
- 19 [**untill** Untill is an agtech company based in Hudson, Massachusetts, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/untill) Untill is an agtech company based in Hudson, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2016 Hudson, United States **$3.5M** last round Jan 2022
- 20 [**Avisomo** Avisomo gives food retailers and distributors direct control over their fresh produce supply.](https://millionrounds.com/company/avisomo) Avisomo gives food retailers and distributors direct control over their fresh produce supply. *Founded* 2018 Gardermoen, Norway **$3.5M** last round Jan 2025
- 21 [**Crate to Plate** Crate to Plate is a London-based vertical farming startup that specializes in growing pesticide-free leafy greens and herbs using hydroponic and aeroponic technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crate-to-plate) Crate to Plate is a London-based vertical farming startup that specializes in growing pesticide-free leafy greens and herbs using hydroponic and aeroponic technology. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$3.3M** last round Aug 2022
- 22 [**Growcer** Growcer is an agricultural technology company based in Ottawa, Canada, specializing in modular hydroponic vertical farms housed in 40-foot shipping containers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/growcer) Growcer is an agricultural technology company based in Ottawa, Canada, specializing in modular hydroponic vertical farms housed in 40-foot shipping containers. *Founded* 2016 Ottawa, Canada **$3.0M** last round Apr 2024
- 23 [**Fork Farms** Fork Farms is an agriculture technology company focused on improving food access through innovative farming solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fork-farms) Fork Farms is an agriculture technology company focused on improving food access through innovative farming solutions. *Founded* 2012 Green Bay, United States **$2.3M** last round Oct 2025
- 24 [**Crysp Farms** Crysp Farms is an agritech company based in Dubai, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crysp-farms) Crysp Farms is an agritech company based in Dubai, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$2.3M** last round Jan 2024
- 25 [**Just Vertical** Just Vertical is a Canadian indoor vertical hydroponic farming company founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/just-vertical) Just Vertical is a Canadian indoor vertical hydroponic farming company founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Toronto, Canada **$2.0M** last round Oct 2021
- 26 [**Fragaria** Fragaria Fruits Private Limited is an Indian agritech startup founded in 2024, based in Chennai.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fragaria) Fragaria Fruits Private Limited is an Indian agritech startup founded in 2024, based in Chennai. *Founded* 2023 Chennai, India **$2.0M** last round Oct 2025
- 27 [**Seasony** We are here to make the future of farming profitable, scaleable, and sustainable.](https://millionrounds.com/company/seasony) We are here to make the future of farming profitable, scaleable, and sustainable. *Founded* 2018 Kobenhavn, Denmark **$1.6M** last round Dec 2023
- 28 [**Cultipharm** Cultipharm is a producer of botanicals and active ingredients, utilizing vertical farming technology to cultivate plants in controlled environments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cultipharm) Cultipharm is a producer of botanicals and active ingredients, utilizing vertical farming technology to cultivate plants in controlled environments. *Founded* - Guidizzolo, Italy **$1.1M** last round Jul 2025
- 29 [**Nimble Farms** Nimble Farms is an indoor farming company based in New York that specializes in growing fresh produce using hydroponic methods.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nimble-farms) Nimble Farms is an indoor farming company based in New York that specializes in growing fresh produce using hydroponic methods. *Founded* 2019 Williamsville, United States **$1.0M** last round Mar 2021
- 30 [**VIGEO GARDENS** VIGEO GARDENS is an agricultural company specializing in vertical hydroponic farming.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vigeo-gardens) VIGEO GARDENS is an agricultural company specializing in vertical hydroponic farming. *Founded* 2015 Akron, United States **$1.0M** last round Apr 2025
- 31 [**Hexagro** The urban farming platform for anyone to learn and grow healthy food.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hexagro) The urban farming platform for anyone to learn and grow healthy food. *Founded* 2016 Bãi Cháy, Hạ Long, Vietnam **$909K** last round Jan 2021
- 32 [**AGEYE** AGEYE, also known as AgEye, is an AI-first indoor farming technology company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with an engineering center in Bengaluru, India.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ageye) AGEYE, also known as AgEye, is an AI-first indoor farming technology company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with an engineering center in Bengaluru, India. *Founded* 2018 Raleigh, United States **$515K** last round May 2024
- 33 [**Veles Farming** Veles Farming is a Slovakian food-tech startup that specializes in vertical farming, focusing on the production of premium crops such as Red Gold Saffron and fu](https://millionrounds.com/company/veles-farming) Veles Farming is a Slovakian food-tech startup that specializes in vertical farming, focusing on the production of premium crops such as Red Gold Saffron and fu *Founded* 2020 Bratislava, Slovakia **$250K** last round Dec 2022
- 34 [**Agrariya** Agrariya (Агрария) is a B2B2C vertical providing education, digital tools and e-commerce solutions for food buyers, farmers and agri brands in the CIS region.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agrariya) Agrariya (Агрария) is a B2B2C vertical providing education, digital tools and e-commerce solutions for food buyers, farmers and agri brands in the CIS region. *Founded* 2015 Kyiv, Russia **$100K** last round Jan 2015
- 35 [**muke** Fully automated and scalable vertical farming for supermarkets and wholesalers](https://millionrounds.com/company/muke) Fully automated and scalable vertical farming for supermarkets and wholesalers *Founded* 2021 Wroclaw, Poland **$24K** last round Aug 2023

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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