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Indoor gardening appliances for growing organic produce year-round, with app-based seed ordering for urban agriculture.
Grove has raised $31.0M across 6 funding rounds.
Key people at Grove.
Grove was founded in 2013 by Chris Hutchins (Founder/CEO).
Grove has raised $31.0M in total across 6 funding rounds.
Grove Labs develops intelligent indoor gardening appliances that enable users to grow fresh organic vegetables, herbs, and small fruits year-round at home or in restaurants, operating from Somerville, Massachusetts. Its modular system pairs with a smartphone app for ordering seeds and seedlings, positioning it for recurring revenue from consumables and making sustainable urban agriculture accessible to non-farmers. The company has raised $3.93 million in total funding, including a $2 million seed round in May 2014, from investors such as Felicis Ventures, Galvanize, Tim Ferriss, Upfront Ventures, and Vayner/RSE fund. Grove Labs launched its system on Kickstarter in 2015 and previously won a $100,000 prize from Founder.org after three years of R&D. The organization was founded in 2013 by Gabe Blanchet and Jamie Byers.
Grove was founded in 2013 by Chris Hutchins (Founder/CEO).
Grove has raised $31.0M in total across 6 funding rounds.
Grove's investors include Mohammed Almeshekah, CrunchFund, Galaxy Digital, Hashed, Pantera Capital, Y Combinator, Jon Kol, Neil Sequeira, Afore Capital, AllerFund, Better Tomorrow Ventures, C2 Investment.
Key people at Grove.
# Grove: A Technology Company
The search results reveal multiple companies operating under the "Grove" or "Groove" brand name, each serving distinct markets. The most prominent is Grove Technologies, a privately-held IT consulting and managed services provider (MSP) founded in 2014[3] that specializes in IT support, cybersecurity, and technology infrastructure for organizations in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond[1]. The company serves creative firms, modern businesses, and federal agencies, positioning itself as a responsive partner that handles everything from employee onboarding to proactive security monitoring[1].
Separately, Groove Technology Solutions operates as a nationwide property technology (PropTech) provider focused on hospitality, senior living, multifamily housing, and commercial properties[2]. This company designs and deploys integrated technology systems including high-speed internet, managed WiFi, access control, and smart building solutions[2]. Additionally, Groove Technology (a third entity) offers software outsourcing services with a focus on staff augmentation and dedicated development teams globally, boasting a 97% client retention rate[4].
These companies address fragmented pain points across three distinct ecosystems. Grove Technologies operates in the managed IT services market, where organizations increasingly seek consolidated vendors to reduce complexity and improve security posture—particularly critical as federal compliance requirements (CMMC) become mandatory[1]. Groove Technology Solutions taps into the PropTech wave, where property managers face pressure to modernize guest/resident experiences while managing aging infrastructure[2]. The software outsourcing Groove Technology serves the broader trend of companies seeking nearshore or offshore development capacity to manage costs while maintaining quality[4].
Each entity reflects a broader market shift: organizations prefer integrated, transparent partnerships over point solutions and vendor sprawl.
Grove Technologies appears positioned to expand its government services footprint as federal cybersecurity mandates tighten. Its emphasis on employee experience and proactive security aligns with post-pandemic workplace priorities. Groove Technology Solutions is well-placed to capture growth in the PropTech sector as property operators digitize operations and demand seamless guest/resident technology experiences. The software outsourcing Groove Technology will likely benefit from continued demand for flexible development capacity, though its success depends on maintaining the zero-turnover, high-retention model it currently emphasizes.
The common thread across all three: simplification through integration. In an era of technology sprawl, companies that consolidate services, reduce vendor complexity, and provide transparent partnerships will continue to gain traction.
Grove has raised $31.0M across 6 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Seed in January 2026.