LLR Partners, a private equity firm, has invested in and combined AgriNomix and Zwart Systems, firms in the Controlled Environment Agriculture automation sector. The newly formed firm will operate as part of AdeptAg.

The combination allows the firms to deliver automation and irrigation services for production needs.

“At AdeptAg, our mission is to deliver exceptional ROI to growers by listening to their needs, understanding each unique application, and delivering the best outcomes alongside our global network of technology partners,” said Rick Parod, AdeptAg’s CEO. “I am thrilled to have the exceptional teams at AgriNomix, and Zwart Systems as the foundation of our platform, and to work with LLR Partners as we expand the platform and deliver an even greater breadth of market-driven offerings and services to growers of all types and sizes.”