1、The Vertical Farming PlaybookAlphabridgeInvestment PrimerExpert Commentary,Capital Signals&Market Outlookfor Controlled Environment AgricultureApril 2025Alphabridge Group Inc.alphabridge.coThe agricultural industry is undergoing a structural shift driven by climate volatility,labor shortages,and gro

2、wing demand for sustain-able,locally grown food.Among the most transformative innovations in this space is verti-cal farmingan advanced form of controlled environment agriculture(CEA)that enables year-round production of fresh produce in high-ly efficient,technology-enabled indoor facili-ties.As foo

3、d systems face increasing pressure from environmental and economic disruptions,vertical farming offers a scalable solution to produce high-quality crops using fewer re-sources and closer to the point of consumption.This report provides an overview of the verti-cal farming sector within the broader a

4、gtech landscape,outlines current investment trends,compares public and private market valuations,and highlights key opportunities and risks for investors.Market Landscape&TrendsVertical farming has emerged as a scalable solution to climate-driven disruption in agricul-ture.By growing crops in stacke

5、d,climate-con-trolled environments,vertical farms reduce water usage,eliminate pesticides,and shorten supply chainsall while enabling consistent,year-round production.The global agtech market is projected to reach$43.3 billion by 2029,growing at a 16.6%CAGR.Despite a tough year in 2024marked by comp

6、any closures and investor pullbackkey players demonstrated momentum.Oishii raised$150 million at a$615 million valuation,even as others like Bowery exited the market.Operational performance is improving.Advanc-es in lighting,automation,and crop monitoring have cut costs and boosted yields.Gross prof