# Hippo Harvest

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/hippo-harvest

- Industry: Agribusiness
- Headquarters: US
- Website: www.hippoharvest.com
- Total disclosed funding: $62M
- Latest round: Series C (Jul 9, 2026)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Hippo Harvest Inc. is a US-based agricultural company specializing in the sustainable production and distribution of high-quality leafy greens, ensuring freshness and nutrition for consumers and commercial clients alike.Hippo Harvest Inc. was co-founded by Eitan Marder-Eppstein and Wim Meeussen in 2019 and operates out of the United States. The company focuses on cultivating premium greens in sustainable greenhouses. The CEO and co-founder, Eitan Marder-Eppstein, has a history of entrepreneurship, contributing to the company’s innovative business approach. In November 2023, Hippo raised USD 20.52 mn in Series B funding led by Standard Investments with participation from Amazon, Congruent Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, and new investor Hawthorne Foods. This latest funding round marks the total amount raised by the company to USD 20.52 mn, with a current valuation of USD 132.639 mn.Hippo Harvest specializes in producing and distributing a variety of high-quality leafy greens cultivated in clean, sustainable greenhouses. Their offerings cater to both individual consumers and commercial clients, such as grocery stores and restaurants, addressing the growing demand for fresh, locally sourced produce. The geographical reach of Hippo’s products spans major urban centers in North America and select international markets, ensuring availability for health-conscious customers seeking fresh and nutritious options.Hippo Harvest generates revenue through direct sales of its greens to retail and commercial clients, including grocery chains and restaurants. The company's transactional structure promotes bulk purchasing agreements that enhance distribution capabilities. Specific pricing plans accommodate both wholesale and retail needs, contributing to a steady flow of products in the market. The firm's commitment to quality and sustainability reinforces its revenue stream within the fresh produce sector.Looking ahead, Hippo Harvest Inc. aims to utilize the recent USD 20.52 mn Series B funding to expand its greenhouse operations and broaden its product offerings into new categories of leafy greens. The company plans to launch several new products aimed at enhancing its market presence. In July 2026, Hippo Harvest, Inc. raised USD 30 million in series C funding led by Cox Farms, with participation from Fresh Investment Club, Congruent Ventures, Hawthorne Foods, Collaborative Fund, and other unspecified investors. The company will use the July 2026 funding to expand production, advance its robotic growing system, commercialize indoor-grown spinach, and support facility expansion.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jul 9, 2026, $30M — Collaborative Fund, Congruent Ventures, Hawthorne Foods, Cox Farms
- Series B, Nov 7, 2023, $21M — Energy Impact Partners, Congruent Ventures, Standard Investments, Amazon, Hawthorne Foods
- Series A, Dec 14, 2021, $11M — Collaborative Fund, Energy Impact Partners, Congruent Ventures, Amazon

## Investors

- Collaborative Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/collaborative-fund) — Series A, Series C
- Energy Impact Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/energy-impact-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Congruent Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/congruent-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Amazon (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/amazon) — Series A, Series B
- Standard Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/standard-investments) — Series B
- Hawthorne Foods — Series B, Series C
- Cox Farms — Series C