What VIGEO GARDENS does

VIGEO GARDENS (legal entity Nos Vigeo Inc.) is a privately held controlled-environment agriculture company headquartered in Akron, Ohio that operates a ~30,000 sq ft hydroponic indoor farm in the historic BF Goodrich tire factory complex. Founded in 2017 with an initial mission of supplying nutrient-dense microgreens to cancer patients, the company has scaled to process over 1 million packages per year using Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic systems in climate-controlled facilities, with a stated capacity target of 4 million packages annually by 2025. Its product portfolio spans five microgreen SKUs (Arugula, Broccoli/Kale, Pea Shoots, Red Blend, The Blend), four salad mixes (Crisp Crunch Mix, Fresh Fusion Salad, Romaine Medley, Super Salad), and fresh basil, all grown without pesticides or herbicides.

The company runs a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce at www.vigeogardens.com — including a subscription-based recurring weekly delivery option — with wholesale distribution to regional grocery retailers such as Giant Eagle, Heinen's, Buehler's, Mustard Seed Markets, and additional independent grocers across the Midwest. Delivery is executed within a 300-mile radius of Akron with a 24-hour farm-to-table turnaround. VIGEO operates a zero-organic-waste model in partnership with Akron Cooperative Farms, composting all spent growing medium into community agriculture.

The business is led by co-founders Vincent Peterson (CEO) and Mark Preston (CTO). Disclosed funding totals approximately $2.25M across rounds in 2021 (Bounce Innovation Hub), 2022, and April 2025, with the most recent capital supporting the May 2025 acquisition of Columbus Artisan Growers, which extends the company's Ohio footprint. Brand and content marketing is anchored by The Bright Beet blog, podcast, and merchandise line covering indoor farming education and recipe content.

Name

VIGEO GARDENS

Legal name

Nos Vigeo Inc.

Website

https://vigeogardens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VIGEO GARDENS is a privately held Akron, Ohio indoor hydroponic farm that grows pesticide-free microgreens, salad mixes, and herbs for direct-to-consumer e-commerce and regional Midwest grocery retailers, delivering within a 300-mile radius.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indoor Hydroponic Produce

NAICS

Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141), Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production (1114)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) / Vertical Farming (Indoor LED Farms) (AFAGAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Greenhouse Herb & Microgreens Production (Culinary Herbs, Microgreens) (AFAGAHAC), Hydroponic & Aeroponic Growing Systems (NFT, DWC, Ebb/Flow, Misting) (AFAAAHAD), Environmental Control & Climate Systems (HVAC, CO₂, Ventilation, Dehumidification) (AFAAAHAB), Irrigation, Fertigation & Nutrient Delivery Systems (Dosing, Injectors, Sensors) (AFAAAHAE), Water Treatment, Filtration & Recirculation (RO, UV, Sterilization) (AFAAAHAH)

Keywords

• Hydroponic farming
• Indoor agriculture
• Microgreens production
• Controlled environment agriculture
• Leafy greens

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer E-Commerce: Individual product sales through the company's e-commerce website (vigeogardens.com). Consumers purchase specific products (microgreens, salads, herbs) at listed unit prices. Orders are fulfilled via home delivery within the 300-mile radius.
2. Retail/Wholesale Distribution: B2B sales to regional grocery retailers including Giant Eagle, Heinen's, Buehler's, and other regional grocery chains where VIGEO GARDENS products are sold alongside other brands on store shelves.
3. Subscription-Based Recurring Orders: The company offers subscription-based recurring weekly plant deliveries with automatic billing. Subscribers can modify or cancel their subscription with at least 7 days notice before the next billing cycle. Subscription terms, pricing, and frequency are detailed at checkout and in customer accounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VIGEO GARDENS operates a climate-controlled indoor hydroponic farm in Akron, Ohio that grows pesticide- and herbicide-free microgreens, leafy green salads, and fresh herbs using Nutrient Film Technique (NFT). The company sells these packaged produce items direct-to-consumer via its e-commerce site and distributes them to regional grocery retailers and restaurants within a 300-mile radius of its facility. The company also offers subscription-based recurring weekly orders for consumers.

Product overview

VIGEO GARDENS is an indoor farming company offering a portfolio of hydroponically grown leafy greens and microgreens. Their product lineup consists of five microgreen varieties (Micro Arugula, Broccoli/Kale, Pea Shoots, Red Blend, and The Blend) and four salad mixes (Crisp Crunch Mix, Fresh Fusion Salad, Romaine Medley, and Super Salad), plus fresh herbs (Basil). All products are grown using advanced hydroponic systems in climate-controlled facilities, harvested and delivered within 24 hours within a 300-mile radius of their Akron, Ohio farm, and are free from pesticides and herbicides.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Bright Beet: A blog platform dedicated to bridging the gap between food producers and consumers through compelling stories, educational content, and engaging products about sustainability, seasonal eating, and local food systems.

Products and services

• Micro Arugula A 1.5 oz package of hydroponically grown micro arugula, sold direct-to-consumer and through regional grocery retailers for fresh at-home consumption.
• Broccoli/Kale Microgreens A 1.5 oz package of hydroponically grown broccoli and kale microgreens, sold for fresh consumption in retail and direct-to-consumer channels.
• Pea Shoots Microgreens A package of hydroponically grown pea shoot microgreens, sold for fresh at-home consumption and through regional grocery retailers.
• Red Blend Microgreens A blend of hydroponically grown red microgreens, sold for fresh consumption through direct-to-consumer and retail channels.
• The Blend Microgreens A 1.5 oz package of hydroponically grown assorted microgreens, sold for fresh at-home consumption and through retail partners.
• Crisp Crunch Mix A 4 oz hydroponically grown leafy green salad mix designed for fresh at-home consumption, sold direct-to-consumer and through regional grocery retailers.
• Fresh Fusion Salad A 4 oz hydroponically grown leafy green salad mix, sold for fresh at-home consumption through direct-to-consumer e-commerce and retail distribution.
• Romaine Medley A 4 oz hydroponically grown romaine lettuce salad blend, sold for fresh at-home consumption through direct-to-consumer and retail channels.
• Super Salad A 4 oz hydroponically grown multi-component salad featuring the Finstar lettuce variety, sold for fresh at-home consumption through direct-to-consumer and retail channels.
• Fresh Basil A 2/3 oz package of hydroponically grown fresh basil, sold for at-home cooking use through direct-to-consumer and retail channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products harvested, packaged, and delivered within 24 hours to destinations within a 300-mile radius
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Akron Cooperative FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIGEO GARDENS partners with Akron Cooperative Farms for composting of spent soil from its hydroponic operations. The composted soil is used to amend soil for a sizable community farming effort in Akron. This collaboration exemplifies a circular economy model, with zero organic waste from the farm being repurposed to support local community agriculture.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BrightFarms: Regional greenhouse operator growing packaged salads and herbs for supermarket retail. Comparable on the regional-CEA-growing-for-grocery-shelves model and on the same product categories (salads and herbs) as VIGEO.
• Bowery Farming: Indoor vertical farm producing leafy greens, herbs, and berries for grocery and foodservice. Comparable on indoor hydroponic farming technology, leafy greens and herbs product mix, and national retail distribution ambitions.
• Plenty: Indoor vertical farm producing leafy greens via proprietary tower systems for grocery retail. Comparable on indoor CEA production, leafy greens focus, and large-scale venture-backed retail distribution play.
• Gotham Greens: Regional hydroponic greenhouse operator producing packaged salad greens, herbs, and dressings distributed through grocery and foodservice. Directly comparable on indoor growing model, retail/wholesale GTM, and leafy greens + herbs product mix.
• Local Bounti: Indoor CEA operator producing leafy greens and herbs for retail and foodservice. Comparable on controlled-environment agriculture platform, salad/herbs mix, and multi-channel distribution strategy.
• Little Leaf Farms: Greenhouse-grown leafy greens producer with strong regional grocery penetration in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic. Comparable on greenhouse CEA production, salad greens focus, and retail distribution model.
• Revol Greens: Greenhouse-grown salad greens and lettuce producer with regional grocery and club store distribution. Comparable on controlled-environment leafy greens production and retail/wholesale GTM.
• AeroFarms: Vertical farming pioneer producing leafy greens and microgreens via aeroponic indoor farming. Closely comparable on indoor farming technology (advanced hydroponic/aeroponic systems), crop mix, and target retail customers.
• 80 Acres Farms: Ohio-headquartered vertical farming company producing leafy greens, microgreens, and herbs via hydroponic CEA. Highly comparable on geography, crop mix, and indoor farming technology, making it VIGEO's closest like-for-like peer.
• Living Greens Farm: Midwest-based indoor vertical farm growing leafy greens, herbs, and microgreens for grocery distribution. Comparable on regional Midwest footprint, indoor farming method, and microgreens/herbs product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vigeogardens
• Xx.com/vigeogardens
• Pinterestpinterest.com/vigeogardens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vigeo-gardens

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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