ingarden is a Berlin-based foodtech startup that develops NutriMed™, a GMO-free technology and seed pads for automated home mini-gardens to grow nutrient-optimized microgreens, sprouts, and mini-vegetables. Founded in 2021 by Mariana Ferreira and Christian Saitner (CEO), the company’s flagship device enables users to harvest fresh, vitamin-rich produce in about seven days. The startup says its system produces seeds rich in bioavailable nutrients and avoids synthetic vitamins and packaging waste, aiming to deliver measurable health benefits. ingarden cites German nutrition studies reporting widespread micronutrient shortfalls — for example, the National Consumption Study II and the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture note that 79% of men and 65% of women have a vitamin B9 deficiency and that 75% of women suffer from iron deficiencies — as rationale for its product. With a €1.2 million seed extension led by Gemüsering Stuttgart GmbH, ingarden plans to accelerate commercialization, integrate nutraceutical and biological expertise into commercial production, and pursue organic-equivalent certification standards. The company aims to scale direct-to-consumer and omnichannel channels internationally and enhance its proprietary technology as an alternative to conventional dietary supplements. ingarden develops hydroponic technology enabling customers to cultivate fresh, nutrient-rich microgreens directly at home. Its system can produce harvestable microgreens in seven days, aimed at supporting healthier lifestyles. The company highlights the presence of sulforaphane in microgreens and cites growing evidence of its potential role in preventing and treating various cancers. ingarden is based in Portland, Oregon and Berlin, Germany, and was founded by Mariana Ferreira and Christian Saitner. It raised €500K in funding and intends to use the proceeds to consolidate its growth targets.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Jan 2025