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Hydrofarm
A Petaluma, Calif-based wholesaler and manufacturer of hydroponics equipment and horticultural products
About Hydrofarm
Hydrofarm is a prominent supplier of hydroponic equipment and supplies, catering to both commercial growers and retailers. The company operates in the agricultural technology market, focusing on products that enhance plant growth by managing environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and air quality. Hydrofarm's business model revolves around the sale of a wide range of products including containers, bags, sealers, desiccants, and various garden accessories. The company generates revenue through direct sales to retailers and commercial growers, leveraging its extensive distribution network with six locations in the US, two in Canada, and one in Europe. Hydrofarm's product portfolio includes house brands like STACK!T, HEAVY 16, and GROW!T, as well as other well-known brands such as Active Aqua, BioSafe, and FoxFarm. The company aims to provide comprehensive solutions for all stages of plant growth, from initial planting to final curing and storage.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 1977
- Headquarters
- Shoemakersville, United States
- Employees
- 185
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 39.2/100
- Industry
- Food, Media
- Sub-industry
- AgriTech
- Sector
- Food, Wholesale
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 8 companies, latest Nov 2021
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPOOther financing | Dec 2020 | $199M | $634M | Undisclosed | — |
| LATE VCOther financing | Dec 2019 | $24M | $94M | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Hydrofarm is 120K monthly website visits, down 7.7% over the last three months. Hydrofarm's team grew 13.5% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage
- SESerruya Private Equity
- HPHawthorn Equity Partners
SternAegis Ventures
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Global footprint
team presence
Market sentiment
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