Key Takeaways
- NeoFarm secures €30 million Series B funding to expand robotic, agroecological farms.
- Round co-led by ADEME Investissement and Eurazeo Smart City, contributing nearly €20M.
- Additional investors include Bpifrance, Cléry, and the Karl Leitzgen family office.
- Funds will support the launch of a 25-hectare flagship farm in Lisses (Essonne) by 2025.
- By 2030, NeoFarm plans to deploy more than 25 large-scale organic farms across Europe.
NeoFarm Secures Growth Funding
French startup NeoFarm has raised €30 million in Series B funding to accelerate the deployment of its robotic, regenerative vegetable farms across Europe. The round was co-led by ADEME Investissement and Eurazeo Smart City, which together contributed nearly €20 million, with participation from Bpifrance, Cléry, and the Karl Leitzgen family office.
Founded in 2018, NeoFarm develops automated farms rooted in agroecology, combining robotics and farm management software to increase efficiency while reducing environmental impact. The company holds three patents for its proprietary robotics technology.
Flagship Farm in Lisses
NeoFarm currently operates three pilot sites producing 120 tons of certified organic vegetables annually. The new investment will support the construction of a 25-hectare farm in Lisses (Essonne), scheduled to become operational in the second half of 2ag025.
Key features of the flagship site include:
- 10 hectares of greenhouses.
- 7 hectares dedicated to biodiversity zones.
- 8 robotic tools and automated irrigation systems.
- On-site processing facilities.
- 1,300 tons annual capacity, supplying the equivalent of 17,000 schoolchildren.
- More than 20 varieties of vegetables, grown without chemicals and with near water autonomy.
Scaling for 2030
With the Lisses site as a model, NeoFarm plans to deploy over 25 large-scale farms by 2030, scaling a system that combines organic production with industrial efficiency. The company’s ambition is to strengthen local food sovereignty while making organic vegetable production more accessible and sustainable.
NeoFarm Leadership Perspective
In its official announcement, NeoFarm emphasized its long-term vision: “Our ambition is to reconcile agricultural performance, environmental respect, farmer well-being, and food sovereignty. Thanks to the support of our investors and partners, we will launch our first large-scale farm in 2025 and aim to deploy more than 25 farms by 2030.”
Outlook For NeoFarm
The successful fundraising positions NeoFarm to expand its presence in Europe’s organic farming sector and advance its robotic farming technology. With demand for local, chemical-free food on the rise, the company aims to merge regenerative agriculture with scalable production methods that improve both efficiency and grower working conditions.
