Man holding a box of tomatos

Not Just a Bunch of Tech Geeks

Our team is one of the most specialised globally in building integrated farm solutions and data systems. But that’s not all. We’re also growers, environmental consultants, earth scientists and business experts who understand the current challenges growers face.

We believe there’s another way.

Ostara is the only existing provider fully focused on polytunnel software solutions. Where other companies lag behind, Ostara goes the extra mile.

Whilst incubated under an industry leader, we took charge of the control for highly technical vertical farms, mastering the art of environment and irrigation control.

In 2024, with a goal to bridge the gap between cutting edge automation and traditional growing, we spun out as a separate company. Ostara was born.

Our ambition is to become the global standard on farm control.

With decades of deep sector experience, no other team brings together this level of precision with such a clear focus on making automation accessible to polytunnel operations.

Crops growing inside a polytunnel

Supporting Growers Everywhere to Farm with Confidence.

We believe in a vision of the future of protected agriculture where…

Growers everywhere thrive whilst running climate-resilient, profitable and sustainable farms.

The technology you use supports you to run your farming business confidently and effectively.

We problem solve together to not only future-proof your business, but to ensure a more food-secure future for everyone.

 

By combining tradition and innovation, we’re always learning from how the generations before us have done it, while still looking ahead to what’s possible.

 

But adapting the vision involves you. Without grower expertise, Ostara wouldn’t exist. That’s why our software is designed with growers at its heart ­– a perfectly tailored solution purpose-built for your specific needs and growing environment.

 

Be Part Of The Movement.

Our People

Paolo Del-Greco

Paolo Del-Greco

CEO

Paolo is an EY-trained Chartered Accountant and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience leading venture backed software businesses

Adam Waterman

Adam Waterman

CTO

Adam created Ostara from the ground up close to a decade ago when no other software solution suited the needs of the CEA system he was working with

Dan Cohen

Dan Cohen

Head of software

Dan is a software developer with over a decade of industry experience, with a focus on intuitive and accessible design. His goal is to make the translation of complex farming into a digital space as easy to use as possible

James Perry

James Perry

Business development lead

James has over 5 years of industry experience and leads business development and customer success. His deep understanding of Ostara, and the specific challenges growers face, ensures a focus on practical solutions that deliver impactful results

James Waltham

James Waltham

Chair

James is an expert in the horticultural sector, having worked at a senior level in a range of large, international fresh produce businesses. Over the last five years James has taken on a portfolio of companies as adviser, mentor and chairperson focussing on supporting the adoption and implementation of new technologies into horticulture