Innovating fresh, pesticide-free produce with cutting-edge vertical farming technology.

The story behind
80 Acres Farms
The story behind
80 Acres Farms
Founded
2015
FUNDED
2016, 2018, 2020
THEME
AgriTech
STAGE
Growth
WHY WE INVESTED

We were the first investor in 80 Acres Farms because we believe in this pioneering approach to sustainable, local agriculture. Founders Mike and Tisha bring over 25 years of proven experience in growing revenues and results in the food industry. 80 Acres Farms uses cutting-edge technology to improve results in growing many different crops in high tech indoor farms. Their commitment to locally grown, 95% less water usage, zero pesticides, and reliance on 100% renewable energy perfectly align with our mission to support innovative, impact-driven businesses.

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80 Acres Farms, based in Hamilton, Ohio, is a vertical farming leader founded in 2015 by Mike Zelkind and Tisha Livingston. Powered by Infinite Acres’ cutting-edge technology, the farms use 100% renewable electricity and 95% less water to grow pesticide-free produce. This results in fresher, longer-lasting harvests that reduce food waste and meet the highest safety standards. You can find 80 Acres Farms' salads, herbs, microgreens, and tomatoes at over 1,500 retailers and restaurants across the eastern U.S.


About Infinite Acres:
Infinite Acres is a Dutch-American technology company revolutionizing vertical farming. Founded in 2019 as a subsidiary of 80 Acres Farms, it merges Dutch horticultural expertise with American manufacturing and processing technology, driving innovation in hardware, software, and plant genetics.

team behind
the company
Tisha
Livingston
Mike
Zelkind
Tisha Livingston
CEO of Infinite Acres
Mike Zelkind
CEO

Shawn is a phenomenal entrepreneur with a unique vision of how to make the world a better place and how to build great companies. She is willing to share her insights about starting and running a business, derived from her personal experience. Shawn has always been there for us, from the moment we met her and she has become a friend, which is unheard of in the VC world.

– Mike Zelkind, CEO and co-founder of 80 Acres Farms