About Agricool

Agricool utilizes repurposed shipping containers to create urban farms that produce local, pesticide-free fruits and vegetables. This approach addresses the challenges of food transportation and pesticide use, providing fresh produce directly to urban consumers.

<problem> Traditional agriculture faces challenges related to transportation costs, pesticide use, and environmental impact due to long supply chains. Urban populations often lack access to locally sourced, fresh produce, leading to increased reliance on food that has traveled long distances. </problem> <solution> Agricool employs repurposed shipping containers equipped with controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) technology to establish urban farms. These vertical farms enable the production of fruits and vegetables directly within urban areas, minimizing transportation requirements and reducing the need for pesticides. By optimizing growing conditions within the containers, Agricool aims to provide a consistent supply of fresh, locally grown produce to urban consumers, promoting sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint associated with food distribution. The controlled environment also allows for year-round production, regardless of external weather conditions. </solution> <features> - Repurposed shipping containers equipped with hydroponic systems - Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) for optimized growing conditions - Vertical farming techniques to maximize space utilization - Automated climate control, irrigation, and nutrient delivery systems - Remote monitoring and management via a cloud-based platform - LED lighting systems designed to mimic natural sunlight - Water recycling systems to minimize water consumption </features> <target_audience> The primary target audience includes urban consumers seeking access to fresh, locally sourced produce, as well as grocery stores and restaurants looking to reduce their reliance on traditional agricultural supply chains. </target_audience>

What does Agricool do?

When was Agricool founded?

Agricool was founded in 2015.

How much funding has Agricool raised?

Agricool has raised 28400000.

Founded

2015

Funding

28400000

Employees

80 employees

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Executive Summary

agricool.co 10K+

Crunchbase

Founded 2015

Funding

Estimated Funding

$20M+

Team (75+)

No team information available.

Company Description

Problem

Traditional agriculture faces challenges related to transportation costs, pesticide use, and environmental impact due to long supply chains. Urban populations often lack access to locally sourced, fresh produce, leading to increased reliance on food that has traveled long distances.

Solution

Agricool employs repurposed shipping containers equipped with controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) technology to establish urban farms. These vertical farms enable the production of fruits and vegetables directly within urban areas, minimizing transportation requirements and reducing the need for pesticides. By optimizing growing conditions within the containers, Agricool aims to provide a consistent supply of fresh, locally grown produce to urban consumers, promoting sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint associated with food distribution. The controlled environment also allows for year-round production, regardless of external weather conditions.

Features

Repurposed shipping containers equipped with hydroponic systems

Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) for optimized growing conditions

Vertical farming techniques to maximize space utilization

Automated climate control, irrigation, and nutrient delivery systems

Remote monitoring and management via a cloud-based platform

LED lighting systems designed to mimic natural sunlight

Water recycling systems to minimize water consumption

Target Audience

The primary target audience includes urban consumers seeking access to fresh, locally sourced produce, as well as grocery stores and restaurants looking to reduce their reliance on traditional agricultural supply chains.