Gardin Secures $4.5 Million to Expand AI-Driven Crop Monitoring Technology

London-based agritech firm Gardin has announced the successful completion of a $4.5 million funding round, aimed at accelerating the deployment of its advanced crop monitoring technology across global agricultural operations.

Gardin's innovative system combines optical photosynthesis sensors with artificial intelligence to provide real-time insights into plant health and development. This technology enables growers to make timely, targeted interventions, leading to improved yields, enhanced crop quality, and more efficient use of resources such as water, light, and energy.

Since its commercial launch in June 2023, Gardin's sensors have been implemented in diverse environments—from polytunnels in Spain and Morocco to greenhouses in the Netherlands and Canada—and have been successfully applied to over 20 crop species, ranging from algae to tomatoes.

In 2025, Gardin is focusing on light optimisation and energy efficiency, with trials indicating that growers can achieve energy savings of 20–30% by utilising the system's data-driven recommendations. Additionally, the technology supports research into developing more resilient seed varieties, contributing to a more sustainable and secure food supply.

The funding comes at a pivotal time for the $200 billion global Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) market, which is experiencing rapid growth due to increasing demand for reliable food supplies and decreasing setup costs. However, the sector faces challenges such as rising energy and labour costs, stricter emissions regulations, and a shortage of skilled growers.

Gardin's AI-powered solutions address these issues by analysing vast amounts of data in real time, enabling smarter, automated decisions and unlocking the full potential of precision agriculture.

Agriculture Investments Limited, a leading UK fruit producer, adopted Gardin's technology after recognising its potential to deliver scalable, confident decision-making for more resilient, high-quality crops. David Moore, Director of Agriculture at Agriculture Investments, stated:

"We have been long believers that to truly optimise food production we need to be able to change the greenhouse climate to adapt to the crop's needs but there was no solution on the market that could solve this with high confidence and scalably…. Until we met Gardin.

"Gardin's unique sensor + AI is able to detect changes in crop photosynthesis and provide clear, actionable insights based on that. As a result, within a couple of months of trialling Gardin's product we decided to sign a multi-year contract."

The company has also reported that clients have experienced up to a tenfold return on investment, underscoring the technology's effectiveness and value proposition.

With this new funding, Gardin aims to further enhance its technology and expand its reach, solidifying its position as a key player in the advancement of sustainable and efficient agricultural practices.