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Photo: from left to right: Eduard Meijer (Managing Director Navus), Pascal Piepers (CEO Ridder), Alexander van der Lely (CEO Lanvi and Shareholder Ridder) and Leo Nugteren (Shareholder Ridder)
Ridder is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Navus CEA Enterprises, a family-funded investment company with a proven track record in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Building on a history of successful collaborations as co-investors in ventures like Blue Radix and Metomotion, Navus will strengthen Ridder’s position as a global innovator in CEA.
The partnership between the companies enhances Ridder’s capacity to invest in its business lines while leveraging the expertise, insights, and network that Navus provides. Navus CEA Enterprises recognizes the significant potential in Ridder’s vision and fully endorses its strategic direction.
By welcoming Navus as a co-shareholder, Ridder further solidifies its position in the market and gains additional momentum to pursue its vision with resilience and ambition.
Both Navus and Ridder are fully committed to supporting Ridder’s ongoing mission of being a leading, innovative company in the CEA industry.
“This is an exciting development for Ridder,” said Pascal Piepers, CEO of Ridder. “We remain true to who we are, while being empowered to fully focus on what we do best.
Together we will accelerate and deepen our efforts to achieve our shared vision and strengthen Ridder’s position as a global innovator in CEA.”
“We believe in a bright future for sustainable food production, to which horticulture contributes immensely.” Eduard Meijer, Managing Director of Navus explains.
“The new partnership with Ridder underlines the goal of Navus to enable the transition towards a sustainable food production industry in different market segments. The partnership with Ridder fits seamlessly with this ambition.”
About Ridder
Ridder is a global leader in innovative greenhouse solutions, providing advanced technology and connected smart solutions to growers in over 100 countries. With a portfolio of drive systems, climate control, water treatment systems, climate screens, robotics and labor management solutions, Ridder helps growers optimize production processes, improve crop quality, and increase yield. For more information, visit www.ridder.com.
About Navus CEA Enterprises
Navus CEA Enterprises is a “spin off” of Navus Ventures, both investment companies belong to the Lanvi Group, as does Lely (Farming innovators). Navus aims to support high tech companies driving the ongoing development towards sustainable and efficient food production. We value honesty and transparency in the companies we work with. Our approach is hands-on and pragmatic, acting quickly and supporting management on strategic and operational matters. For more information, visit www.navusventures.com
