BEEsharing
Web-based network and provider of digital tools and products for professional pollination.
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Source: Dealroom estimates
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BEEsharing operates as a digital marketplace in the agricultural technology sector, connecting farmers with beekeepers to facilitate crop pollination. Founded in Germany, the company's platform was initially developed by Otmar Trenk and Nils Gerber in 2014 to create a network for beekeepers. Otmar Trenk, who serves as a GM & Pollination Expert, has a background in finance, having worked in private banking and risk management before co-founding the company. The venture was established to address the need for efficient pollination of large agricultural areas by providing a streamlined logistics and communication platform.
The company's core business revolves around its AI-powered platform that determines the optimal mix of pollinators—including honeybees, mason bees, and bumblebees—for specific crops and farm conditions. Farmers can register their needs on the platform, which then calculates the required number and type of bees. For honeybees, the service connects farmers with local beekeepers who loan their hives for a period. For other pollinators like mason and bumblebees, the company facilitates the provision of these bees directly. This hybrid pollination approach is designed to enhance and secure crop yields for its agricultural clients. Since 2023, BEEsharing has been focusing on AI-powered hybrid pollination for farmers and suppliers in the US and EU. The platform has served over 250 farmers and connects more than 2,000 pollination suppliers.
BEEsharing's revenue model is centered on service fees and transaction commissions. While basic access to the platform, including the AI-driven calculation of pollination needs, is free, the company charges a commission on successfully contracted services between farmers and beekeepers. This transaction-based model removes upfront costs for users, encouraging wider adoption. The company also offers premium services, such as advanced analytics and personalized matchmaking, as an additional source of revenue. Beyond pollination, BEEsharing has also been involved in marketing honey produced by its network of beekeepers.
Keywords: agricultural technology, pollination services, crop yield, digital marketplace, beekeeping, farmer network, AI-powered pollination, hybrid pollination, mason bees, bumblebees, honeybees, pollination-as-a-service, agtech, sustainable agriculture, farm technology, crop science, pollinator management, precision agriculture, food production, apiculture