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§ Private Profile · 314 Lake St, Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States
Rise Gardens is a technology company.
Rise Gardens provides intelligent indoor hydroponic systems for year-round fresh produce cultivation. These systems integrate automated LED lighting, self-watering mechanisms, and a guiding mobile application. The technology delivers precise nutrients directly to plants, fostering efficient growth and high yields of various vegetables, fruits, and herbs in a controlled home environment, simplifying the process for consumers.
Hank Adams founded Rise Gardens, launching in 2019 following significant development. Previously a successful entrepreneur in sports technology, Adams recognized a profound need for accessible, fresh food in people's homes. His insight democratized indoor gardening, empowering individuals to cultivate produce successfully and intuitively, irrespective of prior experience or external climate conditions.
Rise Gardens targets individuals and families integrating fresh, home-grown produce into their diets. It appeals to novices and experienced gardeners valuing nutritional quality, minimal food mileage, and consistent, convenient harvesting. The company's vision is to foster healthier, more sustainable households by making indoor gardening approachable and rewarding, strengthening their bond with food.
Rise Gardens has raised $12.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Rise Gardens has raised $12.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Rise Gardens has raised $12.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $9.0M Series A in July 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2021 | $9M Series A | Nishan Majarian | Amazon, Listen, True Ventures | Announced |
| May 1, 2020 | $3M Seed | JON Callaghan | 4490 Ventures, Chicago Ventures, Howard Tullman, Doug Fogelson, JAI Shekhawat, LEE Rosenberg, Michael Alter, Pamela Roussos, Patrick Vihtelic | Announced |
Rise Gardens is a Chicago-based technology company that builds modular, Wi‑Fi connected indoor hydroponic gardening systems that let consumers grow vegetables, herbs and fruits at home year‑round using smart hardware, curated seed “pods,” nutrients, and an app that automates watering, lighting and care prompts[1][3].[5]
High-Level Overview
Origin Story
Core Differentiators
Role in the Broader Tech Landscape
Quick Take & Future Outlook
Quick take: Rise Gardens has combined design, horticultural engineering and IoT to make indoor hydroponics accessible to mainstream consumers; its near‑term success will hinge on expanding crop capability, maintaining strong seed/nutrient unit economics, and turning one‑time hardware buyers into recurring consumable customers[6][2][1].
Rise Gardens has raised $12.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Rise Gardens's investors include Nishan Majarian, Amazon, Listen Ventures, True Ventures, Jon Callaghan, 4490 Ventures, Chicago Ventures, Howard Tullman, Doug Fogelson, Jai Shekhawat, Lee Rosenberg, Michael Alter.