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Illuminating the work of growers
We are a young company with a passion for light and greenhouse horticulture. Combining a clear vision for LED lighting with in-depth knowledge of crops, we collaborate with growers to find innovative lighting solutions and optimize their cultivation strategies, empowering them to achieve their specific goals.
Whether it’s enhancing crop quality or reducing costs, we always find a suitable solution. After all, each crop has unique requirements for optimal growth. We achieve this by fostering close collaboration between our specialists and growers, leveraging greenhouse data to drive informed decision-making.
Our expertise in both LED technology and crop cultivation makes us a unique player in the market. By seamlessly integrating these two disciplines, we deliver customized lighting solutions that unlock the full potential of your crops.
Our approach
Brand independent
We are an independent advisor, not bound by agreements with suppliers. This allows us to provide growers with unbiased advice and the best possible solutions for their needs.
Practical and Pragmatic
We believe in practical, hands-on solutions. We work closely with growers to understand their specific challenges and develop customized lighting solutions that deliver results.
Expertise
Our team of experienced professionals has a deep understanding of both LED lighting and crop physiology. We use this knowledge to provide growers with expert advice and support.
One of a kind
We are a unique company with a fresh approach to the industry. We are constantly innovating and looking for new ways to help growers succeed.
Our Services
Lighting advice
Considering switching to LED lighting? Our lighting consultancy service provides a comprehensive assessment of your needs, including estimated costs and the optimal spectrum for your crop. We also create a technical specification and energy calculation to help you determine the profitability of the proposed LED installation.
Trial setup
A trial setup is a great option if you want more certainty. We test how your crop and climate react to the new LED installation.
Subsidy Advice
Investing in sustainability measures can be costly. Ledgnd can help you navigate the complex subsidy application process and maximize your chances of receiving financial support.
Purchase Guidance
Once you’ve decided to switch to LED, we can assist you with negotiations with LED suppliers. We’ll be your right-hand man throughout the procurement process, ensuring you get the best possible deal.
MyLedgnd
MyLedgnd collects data on your crop and climate. Our plant physiologists will work with you to optimize your cultivation strategy to take full advantage of your new LED installation.
Our passion for your success
Everyone at Ledgnd is passionate about helping growers succeed. We are committed to providing our clients with the best possible service and support.
We believe that by working together, we can make a real difference in the world.
Ramón van de Vrie
Director
Jordi van der Meijden
Projectmanager
Maarten van Bemmel
Product Owner MyLedgnd
Joris Elstgeest
Business Development & Partnerships
Matthea Rijneker
Advisory & Partnerships
Niels Suijkerbuijk
Inside Sales
Thijmen Calis
Plant Physiologist
Ilona Verveer
Marketing manager
Naomi Visser
Projectmanager
Ruben Kloet
Inside Sales
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Our Mission
It is our mission to solve the global food problem by growing sustainable products using less land, less water, and less energy.
Our Vision
We want to support growers worldwide in making optimal use of innovations and sustainable techniques. We do this by collecting and analyzing data, developing tools and models, and providing advice through our own software, MyLedgnd
More about MyLedgnd
With MyLedgnd, you optimize your cultivation strategy based on real-time data. You combine and visualize various types of greenhouse data in graphs, allowing you to cultivate data-driven crops.
Our journey so far
Ledgnd was founded in 2019 by three passionate individuals with a shared vision for the future of greenhouse horticulture. Since then, we have experienced rapid growth and are now a recognized leader in the industry.
Where Matthea Rijneker, with Potplanten, focused on pioneers in the greenhouse horticulture sector, Richard van de Vrie of Luximprove specializes in professional LED lighting based on a thorough light scan and plan. Ramón van de Vrie seized the opportunity to pursue his passion by combining both. As a Horticulture Lighting Researcher, he bridged the gap between the two worlds through his research. And thus, Ledgnd was born.
2018
Research on Grow Lights and Lighting Requirements
In 2018, while Ramón was working on his minor at The Hang Seng University in Hong Kong, he got into a conversation with Teddy Y. M. Lo about greenhouse horticulture in the Netherlands. These conversations sparked Ramón’s interest in grow lights and the lighting requirements of growers. During his research, the seed of Ledgnd was planted: it became clear that growers worldwide needed brand-independent support for the purchase, integration, and optimization of LED lighting.
2019
Founding Ledgnd
After an interview about Ramón’s internship in Hong Kong was published in Groentennieuws.nl, Ramón came into contact with Joris Elstgeest and Matthea Rijneker. They also saw the added value of a brand-independent consultancy for LED lighting in the greenhouse horticulture sector. Ultimately, conversations with Joris and Matthea led to the launch of Ledgnd in October 2019.
2020
MyLedgnd
Six months later, Jordi van der Meijden joined Ledgnd to join Ramón in driving the project forward. Together with B-Mex, they took the first steps towards creating an online portal where growers could access all their greenhouse data. MyLedgnd actually originated from a point of frustration. Each sensor manufacturer had its own platform, and growers had to work with all of these different platforms. MyLedgnd integrates all sensors into one platform, meaning that growers only need one platform: MyLedgnd.
2021
New office & Maarten
The first few years, Ledgnd was located in Kruiningen, Zeeland, but soon there was a need for an office closer to the customers. That’s why we moved to Capelle aan den IJssel in January 2021.
MyLedgnd became increasingly important, which is why Maarten joined the team in the summer to supervise the further development of MyLedgnd.
2022
Partnerships & HDP
was a year marked by partnerships. We entered into partnerships with various parties, including Vattenfal, PPG, Inventeers, and various sensor manufacturers. Together with Inventeers, we developed the Horticulture Data Protocol to create a standard data protocol for the greenhouse horticulture sector.
2023
Internationalization & Expansion of Office Space
In 2023, Ledgnd experienced another significant growth spurt, transforming from a start-up into an ambitious scale-up. The workforce doubled, and as a result, we literally outgrew our office space and began the search for a new location. We had previously completed projects abroad on an occasional basis, but this year we decided to take on more international challenges and projects.
If you are interested in learning more about Ledgnd or our services, please contact us today. We would be happy to discuss your specific needs and how we can help you achieve your goals.
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