Key Takeaways
- CleanGreens Solutions, a Swiss aeroponics company, has filed for bankruptcy protection following failed financing efforts.
- The company cited inability to secure sufficient funding despite signing a CHF 5 million investment agreement earlier in 2025.
- The decision will lead to the layoff of all employees, marking the end of operations.
- CleanGreens developed aeroponic systems such as GREENOVA and GURU, offering up to 96% water savings and higher yields.
- The bankruptcy underscores ongoing financial pressure in the controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) sector, despite growing global interest.
CleanGreens Solutions Files for Bankruptcy Protection
CleanGreens Solutions SA, a Switzerland-based company known for its sustainable aeroponics systems, has officially filed for bankruptcy protection. The decision follows several months of unsuccessful efforts to secure new financing and maintain operations amid difficult market conditions.
According to the company’s statement, despite extensive attempts by the Board of Directors and CEO to attract new investors and sustain growth, CleanGreens Solutions was unable to convert customer interest into sufficient long-term contracts.
Innovative Technology and Industry Impact
Founded with the goal of transforming greenhouse farming, CleanGreens Solutions developed the GREENOVA mobile soilless growing system and the GURU crop management platform. These technologies enabled high-efficiency production of leafy greens and herbs, using 96% less water than open-field farming and 60% less than hydroponic systems, while producing higher yields and extended shelf life.
The company achieved several notable milestones, including international installations and partnerships across Europe and the Middle East. One of its major projects included the world’s largest aeroponic greenhouse in collaboration with GreenLife.
Failed Investment and Financial Challenges
In early 2025, CleanGreens Solutions signed an investment agreement for CHF 5 million intended to stabilize operations and prevent insolvency. However, the investor did not provide the agreed funding, leaving the company unable to execute its financial recovery strategy.
The firm noted that while interest in its systems remained high—due to consistent yields and lower disease risks—market conditions and capital constraints prevented sustainable growth.
CleanGreens Solutions Layoffs and Acknowledgment
The company confirmed that the bankruptcy will lead to the layoff of all employees, citing the move as a last resort after exploring every possible funding avenue.
In a statement, the Board expressed gratitude to the company’s staff, partners, and clients, noting that the team’s innovation and dedication had defined CleanGreens Solutions’ mission to make aeroponics more accessible and sustainable.
Part Of A Growing Trend
The company’s closure adds to a growing list of bankruptcies in the CEA sector, underscoring ongoing consolidation and investor caution as the industry seeks sustainable growth models.
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