Back to the Roots, Inc.

Back to the Roots, Inc. is an organic gardening company founded in 2009 by Nikhil Arora and Alejandro Velez. The company has gained recognition for its award-winning line of organic soils, seeds, plant foods, raised beds, and indoor gardening kits. Back to the Roots initially gained attention for growing gourmet mushrooms on recycled coffee grounds and has since become the fastest-growing gardening company in the country. Its products are available in over 15,000 stores including Walmart, The Home Depot, Target, Lowe’s, Tractor Supply, and Whole Foods, as well as on Amazon. The founders have been globally recognized for their efforts in sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with appearances on lists including Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies”, BusinessWeek’s “Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25”, Inc.’s “30 Under 30”, Inc. 500, Forbes’ “30 Under 30”, CNN’s “10 Next Entrepreneurs to Watch”, BBC’s Top Global Social Entrepreneurs, Forbes 40 Under 40, EY Entrepreneur of the Year and President Obama’s Champions of Change. Back to the Roots received a Debt Financing investment on 21 April 2022, which reflects confidence in the company's growth potential. The company's mission to reconnect families back to their food and the land demonstrates a strong commitment to social impact and aligns with current consumer trends toward sustainable and organic products. With its innovative approach and widespread distribution, Back to the Roots, Inc. stands as an impactful player in the burgeoning organic food and gardening market.