Blue Radix, based in Rotterdam, has received a €5 million investment from Navus Ventures and Horticoop to enhance its presence in the autonomous greenhouse sector. The company, known for its AI-driven technology, aims to improve agricultural productivity while addressing global challenges like resource efficiency. This funding supports Blue Radix’s goal to innovate greenhouse operations, making them more sustainable and efficient.
In recent years, Blue Radix has focused on reducing dependency on traditional greenhouse management methods. Previous reports highlight the company’s gradual growth in the horticultural sector, emphasizing the practicality of its AI solutions. Unlike earlier efforts that concentrated on data collection, Blue Radix’s current innovations enable more autonomous functions, reflecting a shift towards integrated technology in agriculture. This strategic move aligns with broader industry trends emphasizing sustainability and automation.
How is Blue Radix Contributing to Horticulture?
Blue Radix has established itself as a leader in autonomous greenhouse solutions through its AI-driven innovations. The Crop Controller, a key product, helps growers optimize climate and irrigation strategies, potentially decreasing reliance on traditional systems by up to 80%. The technology, which combines AI with human expertise, is designed for various climate conditions, offering users significant returns on investment.
What Does the Investment Mean for Blue Radix?
The recent €5M investment will enable Blue Radix to accelerate its expansion plans. These funds will be used to increase team capacity and potentially broaden the company’s market reach. As noted by Ronald Hoek, CEO of Blue Radix, this support from Navus Ventures and Horticoop highlights confidence in their strategic direction.
“We are very pleased with these additional investments by our partners Navus and Horticoop who support us in realising our mission. The investments underline their trust in our progress, impact and value.”
Horticoop, representing numerous greenhouse companies, continues to invest in technologies promising to enhance both yield and energy efficiency, aligning with Blue Radix’s objectives.
“Blue Radix is a proven leader in the field of applied artificial intelligence in the horticultural sector. As the world’s population grows, so does the demand for healthy and safe food,”
stated Patrick Groeneveld, CEO of Horticoop.
Navus Ventures, associated with the Lely family office, focuses on high-tech startups promoting sustainable transitions. Their investment approach combines both short-term and long-term strategies, supporting innovative solutions like those provided by Blue Radix.
“We see greenhouse technology as a key driver of efficient and sustainable food production,”
commented Eduard Meijer, Director of Navus Ventures.
As Blue Radix advances its technology to address the growing demand for food resources, the support from Navus Ventures and Horticoop positions the company well to influence sustainable agricultural practices globally. The integration of AI in agriculture not only promises productivity gains but also offers solutions to the challenges of rising energy costs and scarcity of expertise in crop management.
