Indoor agriculture veteran Nicola Kerslake founded Contain Inc as a hub for the indoor agriculture industry. The company maximizes access to controlled environment agriculture for farmers and future farmers. Private investors have also backed the company. Contain graduated from the 2019 Techstars Farm to Fork program. Cargill and Ecolab supported this program.
Lease Financing
Finding financing for grow operations presents significant challenges for many farmers. Venture capital doesn't suit every grower's needs or timeline. Traditional bank loans often require extensive track records and lengthy approval processes. Many indoor farmers need flexible financing solutions that understand their unique equipment and operational requirements.
Today, indoor farmers can find lease financing with a single application through Contain. We match farmers with lenders so they can arrange leases. Leases start at around $75,000 minimum. They cover small hoop houses to container farms and warehouse farms. We also help to finance sophisticated greenhouses, vertical farms, and plant factories. We work with more than 70 equipment vendors and more than 30 lenders.
Pre-Loved Equipment
Contain, Inc. also operates Equipped beyond financing. This marketplace enables sales and purchases of pre-owned indoor farm equipment. The AI-powered platform provides affordable and sustainable solutions. Indoor farmers can find quality equipment through this marketplace. Easy AI-powered listing management help farmers sell equipment with ease, and access a large pool of interested buyers.
Industry Insights
Contain, Inc. offers insights and data on indoor agriculture through our Insights platform. The platform covers greenhouse and container farm funding. It tracks industry trends through a subscription-based service. The platform includes listings of nearly 1,500 North American indoor farms, global funding rounds and investors. Contain monitors controlled environment agriculture trends and insights. We support a more sustainable and thriving indoor farming industry.