Thrive Agritech

We design and manufacture energy efficient LED lighting fixtures for…

Y CombinatorSummer 2015ActiveIndustrialsAgricultureVertical FarmingAgricultureSustainable Agriculture

What they do

Problem

Indoor farms waste significant energy and lack optimized lighting and sensing to maximize crop growth and efficiency.

Solution

The company designs and manufactures energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures with spectrum-targeting technology and is developing sensor and communications networks for optimized indoor farming.

Who it's for

Indoor farming operators including vertical farms, greenhouses, and cannabis cultivation facilities.

Founders

Brian Bennett

Founder/CEO

Company timeline

Founded2015
YC batchSummer 2015
StatusActive
Team size8 people
LocationSeattle, WA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Remote

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