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OtherVC-backedSeries E
San Francisco, United States · Founded 2014

Plenty

Vertical farms growing fresh produce in cities.

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About Plenty

Indoor vertical farms growing strawberries, leafy greens. Walmart, Compass Group customers. Partnership with Driscoll's.

§ Pitch deck breakdown

How Plenty would pitch themselves.

● Editorial
01

Target customer

Premium grocery retailers (Walmart, Whole Foods) + food-service buyers wanting consistent, pesticide-free, local produce year-round.

02

Problem they solve

Traditional produce travels 1,500 miles average — peak freshness lost. Climate disrupts outdoor yields. Premium produce categories (strawberries) have <12 month consistent supply.

03

Key differentiator

350x yield per acre vs. open-field farming. Partnerships with Driscoll's (strawberries) — first commercially viable vertical farm in fruit, not just leafy greens.

04

Go-to-market strategy

Strategic partnership distribution (Walmart, Driscoll's) bypasses retail negotiation. Brand-led premium positioning in grocery — Plenty becomes the shelf brand.

Company facts

Category
Other
Funding stage
Series E
Total raised
$941M+
Founded
2014
Team size
501-1000
HQ
San Francisco
Country
United States
Website
plenty.ag

Founders of Plenty

  • Matt Barnard
  • Nate Storey

Investors backing Plenty

  • SoftBank
  • Walmart
  • Driscoll's

Frequently asked questions

What does Plenty do?

Indoor vertical farms growing strawberries, leafy greens. Walmart, Compass Group customers. Partnership with Driscoll's.

Where is Plenty based?

Plenty is based in San Francisco, United States.

When was Plenty founded?

Plenty was founded in 2014.

How much has Plenty raised?

Plenty has raised $941M+ in their Series E round.

Who founded Plenty?

Plenty was founded by Matt Barnard, Nate Storey.

Who has invested in Plenty?

Plenty is backed by SoftBank, Walmart, Driscoll's.

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