Source.ag secures $17.5M to advance AI for controlled environment agriculture

Amsterdam-based Source.ag, a developer of AI software
for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), has raised $17.5 million in a Series B round led by Astanor Ventures, with participation from Enza Zaden and grower
cooperative Harvest House. The round brings total funding to over $60 million.

Source.ag’s platform combines digitisation, AI, and
plant and cultivation science to deliver an integrated suite for precise
forecasting, autonomous crop management, and centralized data. Founded in 2020
by Rien Kamman (CEO) and Ernst van Bruggen (CCO), the company partners with
leading growers to make CEA accessible, profitable, and scalable.

CEA offers an efficient response to land and water
constraints but is limited by human capacity. Source.ag addresses this by
centralising data and codifying growing expertise as an AI co-pilot. The
software supports use cases such as more accurate tomato yield forecasting and
fully automated irrigation, increasing output while improving quality and
efficiency across the value chain from grower to consumer.

Commenting on the round, CEO Rien Kamman said it
reflects industry confidence in Source.ag’s vision and the need for close
collaboration between AI companies and agricultural producers.

The software has been deployed in more than 300
greenhouses across 2,500 hectares in 18 countries, contributing to the daily
supply of tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers for an estimated 40 million
people. The investment follows a period of rapid growth with partnerships
across Europe and North America, addressing key challenges in the sector,
including increasing global demand for fresh produce and a shortage of
experienced cultivation expertise.

With the new funding, Source.ag will accelerate global
scaling and product development, expand its AI product suite, and deepen
collaborations with leading horticulture organisations.