# AEssenseGrows

> AEssenseGrows is a Silicon Valley precision AgTech company that builds automated aeroponic 'SmartFarm' platforms for commercial indoor growers. Founded in 2014 by Robert Chen, the company pairs its AEtrium aeroponic hardware with Guardian Grow Manager software and Aerix LED lighting to deliver zero-pesticide, sensor-controlled cultivation - claiming up to 40% faster plant growth and repeatable, data-logged 'grow recipes' for cannabis and fresh-produce producers worldwide.

- **Founded:** 2014
- **Headquarters:** San Jose, California, United States
- **Founders:** Robert Chen (Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** ~27 employees
- **Products:** AEtrium Aeroponic System, Guardian Grow Manager, Aerix LED Grow Lighting, AEssenseFresh, Consulting & Facility Services
- **Notable:** Guardian Grow Manager software marketed as delivering up to 40% faster plant growth., Received CE marking for its automated aeroponics systems, enabling European sales., AEtrium-2.1 SmartFarm-72 boosted clone production by 50%.

## Products & services

- **AEtrium Aeroponic System** — Modular, stacked aeroponic vertical-farming hardware with embedded precision sensors; available in 1-, 2-, and 4-layer configurations and 24/48/72-tray SmartFarm formats for high-volume commercial cultivation.
- **Guardian Grow Manager** — Central automation and reporting software that monitors grow conditions 24/7 and automatically adjusts nutrients, irrigation, pH, temperature, humidity, air, and lighting to hold optimal conditions year-round.
- **Aerix LED Grow Lighting** — Energy-efficient LED lighting engineered for aeroponic canopies to maximize photosynthesis and yield.
- **AEssenseFresh** — Sister brand applying the AEtrium aeroponic platform to fresh-produce, education, restaurant, and pharma vertical-farming customers.
- **Consulting & Facility Services** — Design, build, test, train, and transfer services that help operators stand up and run automated cultivation facilities, plus system maintenance and support.

## Achievements

- Guardian Grow Manager software marketed as delivering up to 40% faster plant growth.
- Received CE marking for its automated aeroponics systems, enabling European sales.
- AEtrium-2.1 SmartFarm-72 boosted clone production by 50%.
- Raised $32.1M in total funding, including a 2022 Series B led by Hambrecht Ventures.
- Deployed commercial installations across North America, Europe, Israel, and South Africa.
- Recognized as a top AgTech startup (StartupCity, 2018).

## Latest updates

- **2022-01** — Announced Series B funding round led by Hambrecht Ventures with participation from previous investors.
- **2021-10** — Partnership with DanCann Pharma to fully equip a Denmark medical-cannabis facility with AEtrium Systems.
- **2020-01** — Launched AEssenseFresh brand to bring aeroponic vertical farming to fresh produce, education, restaurant, and pharma markets.

## Links

- Website: https://aessensegrows.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/aessense-corporation
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/aessensegrows
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aessensegrows/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/aessensegrows/

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