Indoor Farm Leasing
Overview
Geographies
USA, some limited coverage in Canada and Europe
Lease Minimum
We work with clients seeking at least $75,000.
Crops We Work With
Alternate Proteins, CPG Ingredients, Fish, Insects, Leafy Greens & Herbs, Licensed Hemp, Mushrooms, Neutraceuticals / Pharma, Tomatoes & Other Veggies
Note: We don’t work with cannabis
Equipment We Work With
Tee Up An Intro Call
Leasing FAQs
How does Contain’s leasing process work?
Give us a little information on your situation and we will arrange a call to get to know you and your farm equipment leasing needs better. If you want to proceed with a free application, we will ask you to complete an application form and will match you to a few lenders from our pool of more than 30 options. We work with lenders from reputable banks to specialist equipment lessors. Next we will present you with initial offers and connect you with the lender that works best for you. The Contain team is always around to lend a hand as you work through the process. We take a fee on successful completion of the lease.
Can I talk with someone about my leasing needs?
Of course! Drop us a line through our initial leasing inquiry form and we’ll tee up a call. The more information you can give us ahead of time, the better we can help you!
What kinds of equipment do you find funding for?
If it’s a piece of farm equipment that you would find in a controlled environment agriculture environment, like a vertical farm, greenhouse or container farm, the odds are that Contain will be able to find leasing for it. We work with more than 75 equipment manufacturers, your leasing process will be faster if you are sourcing equipment from one of these vendors. We do work with some other equipment providers, and of course we can help you to find funding for pre-owned farm equipment sourced through our Equipped marketplace.
What types of grows do you fund?
We work with all kinds of grows, from leafy greens, herbs, mushroom and other veggies, through to non-food crops, like active ingredients for pharmaceuticals. We do not work with cannabis. We mostly work with farmers in the US, but do have some coverage in Canada and Western Europe also.
Does Contain work with startups or beginning farmers?
Yes! If you are a startup or beginning farmer, it will be helpful if you can demonstrate sources of funds that will sustain your business until you are up and running. Once you're ready to get going, learn more and apply through our leasing page.
Can you finance used or pre-owned equipment?
Yes! And you can even source pre-owned farm equipment through Contain’s Equipped platform.
Do I have to work with a Contain vendor to obtain financing through you?
No, we can work with any established third party vendor or distributor. It will be faster for you to work with one of our existing vendors as we already have their details on hand.
How do we work with Contain as a lender?
Drop us a line here and we will tee up a call to discuss your underwriting requirements. To note, we work with clients in the US and - occasionally - Canada, many of our clients are startup farmers with business experience from other industries. Our minimum lease size is $75k, we do not have a maximum. We do not work with cannabis farmers.
What kind of farmers does Contain work with?
Contain’s clients come from all walks of life and backgrounds. We work with startups and beginning farmers. We work with ranchers, greenhouse growers and other farmers looking to expand existing operations. And we have worked with funding for non-profit farms and with small business owners looking to add farming to their repertoire. We do not work with cannabis growers.