| Founded | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2023 |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Agriculture |
| Total raised | $1B+ (SoftBank Vision Fund, Atomico, Amazon Alexa Fund, 2013–2022) |
| Collapse type | Slow Death |
| Founder | Osnat Michaeli |
Infarm
"The Berlin vertical farming unicorn raised 604M dollars and shut most operations in August 2023 after energy prices made indoor farming economics impossible."
Years-long decline before final shutdown
Key Events Timeline
Infarm built modular vertical farming units deployed in supermarkets, warehouses, and distribution centers.
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