Navus reinvests in Blue Radix to accelerate the growth of autonomous growing
Navus has made a follow-on investment in Blue Radix, a specialist in autonomous climate and irrigation control for the greenhouse industry. With this investment, Navus supports the company’s continued international growth and the further development of its AI technology for autonomous growing.
Blue Radix is currently active in 18 countries and supports growers across a wide range of crops, growing strategies, greenhouse types and climate conditions. This broad practical experience forms the basis for the continuous development of Crop Controller, the company’s AI technology that autonomously makes thousands of climate and irrigation decisions every day.
The technology helps growers manage increasingly complex operations by continuously optimizing the balance between production, product quality, energy and water use, and labour efficiency. This is becoming increasingly relevant in a sector facing rising costs, a shortage of experienced growers and a growing need for predictable and sustainable production.
“Blue Radix has built a unique position in the field of autonomous control and demonstrates how AI can create tangible value for growers,” says Eduard Meijer, CEO at Navus. “We have confidence in the company’s strategy and look forward to the next phase of growth and market development. Continued support is essential to further increase the impact of AI-driven innovations in greenhouse horticulture. That is why we continue to invest in the development of Blue Radix.”
Turning data into autonomous growing decisions
The amount of data available in modern greenhouses continues to increase. At the same time, it is becoming more difficult for growers to continuously translate this information into optimal day-to-day decisions.
Blue Radix automates an important part of this process. Crop Controller continuously analyses available data and automatically adjusts climate and irrigation strategies. In doing so, the technology can contribute to more efficient operations while reducing energy and water use without compromising production or quality.
“The global greenhouse industry needs solutions that help growers reduce costs while improving productivity and sustainability,” says Ronald Hoek, CEO of Blue Radix. “We see Navus’ renewed investment in Blue Radix as a strong confirmation of our vision and of the impact autonomous growing is already delivering in practice.”
Supporting the next phase of international growth
With the new investment, Blue Radix aims to further strengthen its position in existing markets and expand into new ones. The company will also continue investing in its technology and in its collaboration with growers and partners across the greenhouse industry.
For Navus, the follow-on investment aligns closely with its focus on technologies that can make food production more sustainable and efficient. The combination of software, artificial intelligence and deep greenhouse horticulture expertise positions Blue Radix well to play an important role in the further automation of the sector.
“With this follow-on investment, we are focused on expanding in existing and new markets, strengthening our collaboration with growers and partners, and further developing our technology,” Hoek adds. “It gives us confidence to continue building towards our vision for autonomous climate and irrigation control and to further increase its impact for growers worldwide.”
About Blue Radix
Blue Radix develops AI technology for autonomous climate and irrigation control in greenhouse horticulture. Through Crop Controller, the company helps growers optimize production, quality, energy use, water consumption and labour efficiency. Blue Radix is active in 18 countries and works across a wide range of crops, greenhouse systems and climate conditions.
About Navus
Navus is an investment company focused on innovative technology businesses that contribute to a more sustainable and efficient food and agricultural system. As a long-term investor, Navus combines capital, industry expertise and a hands-on approach to support sustainable growth and innovation across its portfolio.
