Key Takeaways:
- Raiven Capital invests in U.S.-based vertical farming company Vertical Harvest
- Flagship farm in Maine produces the equivalent of 250 acres of crops on half an acre
- Partnership integrates AI, Siemens digital systems, and Elevated Signals technology
- Focus on food security, sustainability, and inclusive employment
- Expansion opportunities include smart cities and global climate resilience initiatives
Raiven Capital Backs Vertical Harvest
Raiven Capital, based in Dubai, has announced a strategic investment in Vertical Harvest, Inc., a vertical farming company described as a leader in “Vertical Farming 2.0.” The investment highlights Raiven Capital’s focus on Climatech solutions and sustainable food systems.
Scale and Efficiency in Controlled Environment Agriculture
Vertical Harvest’s flagship farm in Westbrook, Maine, demonstrates a model of controlled environment agriculture that produces the equivalent of 250 acres of traditional farmland on just half an acre. The facility uses 95% less water and achieves some of the lowest energy consumption per pound of food in the sector. The company has partnered with Elevated Signals and Siemens to integrate advanced digital systems into its scalable farming platform.
Statements from Raiven Capital and Vertical Harvest
“Traditional agriculture is at a breaking point,” said Supreet Manchanda, Founding Partner at Raiven Capital. “Vertical Harvest is reinventing not only how we grow food, but where and by whom.”
Vertical Harvest Co-Founder and CEO Nona Yehia added, “Our farms don’t just grow food. They grow futures. We are proving agriculture can be cutting-edge and fundamentally human-centered.”
Expanding Food Security and Inclusion
Raiven Capital emphasized the role of AI in making controlled environment agriculture more efficient, scalable, and financially viable. The firm also highlighted Vertical Harvest’s inclusive employment model, which creates career opportunities for underrepresented workers, including people with disabilities.
“With Raiven Capital’s Dubai innovation hub and global reach, Vertical Harvest is positioned to expand its model, delivering food sovereignty, economic inclusion, and climate resilience in smart cities worldwide,” said Paul Dugsin, Founding Partner at Raiven Capital.
