175,000 EUR grant from DBU to fund automation of the A-frame hydroponic systems; previously participated in DBU Green Startup program until end of 2024; aims to make hydroponic vertical farming accessible for small and medium-sized operations and reduce water and fertilizer use.
About Pflanzentheke
Vertical-farming start-up from Lorsch (Hesse) developing A-frame hydroponic systems for urban and protected cultivation, focusing on water- and nutrient-efficient, modular vertical growing using natural sunlight.
Lorsch, Germany
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What type of funding round did Pflanzentheke raise?
Pflanzentheke raised a grant round.
How much did Pflanzentheke raise in its grant?
Pflanzentheke raised $175,000 EUR in its grant.
When did Pflanzentheke raise its grant?
Pflanzentheke raised its grant on 2025-12-04.
Who invested in Pflanzentheke's grant?
The investors in Pflanzentheke's grant are: Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU).
What type of investment was Pflanzentheke's grant?
Pflanzentheke's grant was a equity investment.
How will Pflanzentheke use the funds from its grant?
Pflanzentheke plans to use the funds for: automation of vertical-farming systems, R&D for automating harvest, replanting and system maintenance, development of sensor-driven intelligent control and data-based nutrient delivery.