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Designs, finances, builds and operates hydroponic greenhouses at, or near, grocery retailers

New York City, United StatesFounded 2011Energy
Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2020
Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About BrightFarms

BrightFarms is a pioneering company in the field of sustainable agriculture, specializing in the production of fresh, pesticide-free leafy greens. Operating in the United States, BrightFarms runs several high-tech greenhouses strategically located near major urban centers such as Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Chicago, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, and more. These greenhouses collectively produce millions of pounds of leafy greens annually, ensuring a steady supply of fresh produce to local grocery stores and markets.

BrightFarms' business model revolves around local production and distribution, significantly reducing the carbon footprint associated with long-distance transportation of produce. By growing their greens in controlled environments, they can maintain high standards of quality and safety, offering consumers a healthier and more sustainable option compared to traditional farming methods.

Revenue is generated through direct sales to grocery stores and other retail outlets, capitalizing on the growing consumer demand for locally-sourced, organic, and non-GMO produce. The company's commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a leader in the market for fresh, locally-grown greens.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2011
Headquarters
New York City, United States
Employees
223
Open positions
7
Dealroom signal
81.4/100
Industry
Food, Energy
Sub-industry
AgriTech
Sector
Energy, Retail, Hydroponics, Greenhouse, Novel Farming, Sustainable Development Goals, Vertical Farming, Climate Tech, Hard Tech
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

8 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONOther financing Oct 2020 $0 — Cox Enterprises —
SERIES EOther financing Oct 2020 $100M $400M Catalyst Investors · Cox Enterprises —
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020 —
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Growth signals

BrightFarms website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for BrightFarms is 13K monthly website visits, down 18.8% over the last three months. BrightFarms's team grew 104.6% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits13K 3-month web change-18.8% 1-year team growth+104.6%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

10 investors on the cap table

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Series A4 investors entered at this stage

  • NGEN Partners
  • Emil Capital Partners
  • Ted Caplow
  • WP Global

Series B and later6 investors entered at this stage

Team profiled 23 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States97.9%
🇨🇦 Canada0.7%
2 countries shown

Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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Source: X recent search ranked by engagement (likes + retweets) · Synthesis by Claude · Cached for 1 hour

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