Jeannie Cahalane
January 3, 2025
Lithuanian agritech innovator Freya Cultivation Systems has raised €500,000 in a seed funding round to further its groundbreaking advancements in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The investment, led by Coinvest Capital and BSV Ventures, will support the construction of a demonstration greenhouse near Kaunas, showcasing the potential of its flagship product, the Aeroframe system.
About Freya Cultivation Systems
Founded in 2018 by agronomy expert Dr. Gediminas Kudirka, Freya specializes in cutting-edge greenhouse technologies. Its patented Aeroframe system employs three-dimensional growing surfaces and ultrasonic misting, which delivers nutrient-rich fog to plants. This innovative approach optimizes resource use and doubles the yield for crops such as strawberries, lettuce, and herbs compared to conventional systems.
Key Benefits:
• Maximized Cultivation Area: Doubles usable growing space.
• Cost Efficiency: Significantly reduces per-plant costs.
• Enhanced Productivity: Increases crop yield and grower profits.
“Growing plants in fog is one of the most effective cultivation methods. By leveraging our technology, we unlock the biological potential of crops while overcoming traditional limitations,” stated Dr. Kudirka, Chief Science Officer of Freya.
Funding Details
The €500K funding round was led by Coinvest Capital, a Lithuanian VC fund known for supporting transformative deep tech ventures, and BSV Ventures, a Baltic-focused investment firm specializing in R&D-driven startups. Other participants included private investors from Sofigama and Zunami Oy.
Coinvest Capital contributed €250,000, with Viktorija Trimbel, its Managing Director, highlighting the project’s unique combination of deep tech and agricultural innovation:
“This investment positions Freya as a leader in agritech, paving the way for regional and global growth in sustainable cultivation solutions.”
Expanding Global Reach
Freya’s technology is already in use:
• Djibouti: World Bank-funded tomato cultivation projects.
• South Africa: Biotech company collaborations.
• Space Applications: Partnerships with a leading space agency.
With the funds, Freya aims to validate the Aeroframe system in the Kaunas demonstration greenhouse while scaling operations in Europe, the US, Canada, and Japan. Plans include automating seeding and harvesting technologies to address global demand for greenhouse-grown vegetables.
Looking Ahead
Freya’s Aeroframe technology represents a significant step forward in sustainable agriculture, enabling farmers to meet rising demand for fresh produce while minimizing resource use. This innovation underscores Lithuania’s growing role in global agritech advancements.
For more information, visit Freya Cultivation Systems.
