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.
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