Optimal
Optimal is a company focused on advancing sustainable greenhouse technologies, utilizing AI to enhance food production efficiency and resilience to climate change, with operations and testing based in the Netherlands.
Optimal's Mission
Optimal aims to speed up the global deployment of sustainable greenhouses. The company focuses on providing healthy fruits and vegetables to billions of people. Their approach seeks to be resilient against extreme weather conditions caused by climate change. Optimal's solutions aim to use less land and water compared to traditional agriculture, making food production more sustainable and efficient.
Optimal's Greenhouse Operations in the Netherlands
Optimal operates a commercial greenhouse in the Netherlands. This location is central to the global greenhouse industry. The greenhouse serves as a site for the development and testing of Optimal's latest technology. The facility is integral in refining solutions that aim to improve agricultural yield, quality, and efficiency.
AI Technology in Optimal Greenhouses
Optimal employs advanced AI technology to manage greenhouse operations. The AI system simulates the entire greenhouse environment, allowing for the analysis of potential impacts before decisions are implemented. This technology aims to increase yield and quality, reduce costs, and eliminate errors, thereby optimizing greenhouse management.
Investors Supporting Optimal
Optimal has attracted investment from several notable entities and individuals. Investors include Acequia Capital, Backed VC, Entrepreneur First, and Founders Fund. Prominent individuals like Edward Grefenstette, Director of AI Research at Google DeepMind; Wendy Tan White, Former Vice President at Google X and CEO of Intrinsic; and Charlie Songhurst, Former head of strategy at Microsoft, also support the company.