Square Roots provides a modular, container‑based indoor farming platform that enables high‑density hydroponic production in urban settings. Their climate‑controlled units combine real‑time sensor data with cloud analytics to optimize yield, water use, and flavor, allowing food suppliers, researchers, and food‑security groups to grow pesticide‑free produce locally and shorten supply chains.
Funding
$41M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Conventional agriculture relies on large land areas, extensive water use, and long supply chains that transport food over great distances, leading to higher costs, lower freshness, and greater environmental impact. Urban populations often lack access to locally grown, pesticide‑free produce year‑round.
Solution
Square Roots offers a modular, container‑based indoor farming platform that enables high‑density hydroponic production in urban settings. Each climate‑controlled unit provides precise control of light, temperature, and humidity, allowing crops to grow continuously without soil, pesticides, or seasonal constraints. The farms are equipped with cloud‑connected sensors that collect real‑time data on plant health, water usage, and nutrient levels, feeding analytics that optimize yield and flavor. By locating farms within a few miles of consumers, Square Roots shortens the supply chain, delivering fresher produce that stays viable for weeks. The platform can be deployed as a turnkey facility or licensed for custom installations, supporting food suppliers, researchers, and food‑security initiatives.
Target Audience
Primary customers are urban food retailers, restaurant chains, and food‑service distributors seeking locally sourced greens, as well as agricultural researchers and food‑security organizations requiring controlled‑environment testbeds.
Features
- Shipping‑container form factor delivering rapid installation and scalable footprint
- Hydroponic growing system with recirculating water and nutrient delivery for up to 90% water savings versus field farming
- Integrated climate control and LED lighting that maintain optimal humidity, temperature, and light spectra year‑round
- Cloud‑based monitoring platform capturing millions of data points to drive AI‑guided yield and taste optimization
- Modular stacking design enabling multiple crops in a single container while preserving isolation for pest control
- “Mojave Mode” emergency protocol that creates a hot, dry environment to eradicate pests without chemicals