Beaver Agriculture is rethinking how Britain grows its food. Founder Nathan Beaver has launched a new generation of AI-enabled plant factories that deliver fresher, pesticide-free produce using 90 percent less water and up to 95 percent fewer carbon miles. With the first site live in Milton Keynes and more planned across the UK, Beaver is taking on the global import market to improve food security, reduce emissions, and build a more sustainable food system from the ground up.
Beaver Agriculture is building the UK’s next generation of food infrastructure. Founded by Nathan Beaver, the company is developing a network of AI-enabled, high-yield plant factories located near major distribution hubs. The goal is simple and urgent: to reduce the UK’s reliance on imports, cut food miles, and deliver fresher, cleaner produce with 90 percent less water, zero pesticides, and up to 95 percent fewer carbon emissions.
Unlike traditional vertical farms, Beaver Agriculture applies a manufacturing mindset, growing only high-value crops that make economic and environmental sense. Their approach uses off-the-shelf components, advanced data analytics, and a capex-light model to ensure each factory is scalable, efficient, and resilient.
Their first facility is now live in Milton Keynes, and expansion plans are already underway. By 2029, the vision is to operate 10 factories, serve most of the UK population, and expand into new crop categories like vine produce. This is food production fit for a climate-constrained future.
We believe that Brighton could be known for something epic - the epicentre for successful purpose-led startups. Our mission is to help evolve the local ecosystem and work with great people on great projects to achieve this.
Roll up your sleeves, and apply to join us.