Last deal

$323.97K
Local Amount - GBP 412.64K

Amount

Venture - Series Unknown

Stage

20.07.2018

Date

2

all rounds

$692.05K

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

General

About Company
Growing Underground is an agricultural farming company that grows sustainable and fresh micro greens and salad leaves underground.

Industry

Sector :

Subsector :

Also Known As

Zero Carbon Food

founded date

01.01.2012

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Venture - Series Unknown

IPO status

Private

Description

Using hydroponic systems and LED technology, Growing Underground produces a variety of leafy greens, herbs, micro-greens, and mushrooms in a pesticide-free environment that is not affected by weather conditions. The company is committed to reducing environmental hazards and acquiring carbon-neutral certification through sustainable growing practices. Their products include watercress, Thai basil, red amaranth, pea shoots, mustard leaves, coriander, mizuna, radish, and more. By reducing the need to import crops and food miles for retailers and consumers, Growing Underground aims to provide nutrient-rich, fresh produce that is both sustainable and delicious.
Contacts
Legal Names

Legal name

Zero Carbon Farms Ltd
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Financials

Funding Rounds
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2

Number of Funding Rounds

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Money Raised

Their latest funding was raised on 20.07.2018. Their latest investor G's Group. Their latest round Venture - Series Unknown

Date 
Funding Round 
Investors 
Money Raised 
Lead 
20.07.2018
2
$323.97K
Local Amount - GBP 412.64K
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1
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Co-Investors
Investors
3
0

Number of lead investors

3

Number of investors

Investor 
Lead 
Round 
Partners 
No
Venture - Series Unknown
No
Venture - Series Unknown
No
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People

Founders
1
Richard Ballard
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current job

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organization founded

2

Richard Ballard

Employee Profiles
1
Richard Ballard

Richard Ballard

Co-Founder

Activity

Recent News
0