UBEES secures €8 million in Series A funding to enhance its regenerative agricultural initiatives and expand its global presence.

Target Information

UBEES, a global leader in beekeeping applications within regenerative agriculture, has successfully secured €8 million in a Series A funding round. This investment round was co-led by the European funds Starquest and Capagro and included participation from Newtree Impact. Established in 2017, UBEES specializes in developing sophisticated pollination programs grounded in extensive analysis of pollinators and their ecosystems. Through a unique combination of beekeeping expertise and agronomic data, UBEES assists in evaluating ecosystem health, optimizing farming practices, and measuring their effects on crop productivity.

Presently, UBEES operates in over fifteen countries across five continents and collaborates with prominent companies in the agri-food, cosmetics, and energy sectors, such as Nespresso, Nestlé, and Starbucks. By improving agricultural yields, enhancing production reliability, maintaining biodiversity, and generating higher incomes for smallholder farmers, UBEES is redefining pollination's role in agricultural management.

Industry Overview

In recent years, the significance of pollination in agriculture has gained increased attention, particularly since approximately 75% of global food crops rely on this process. However, its inclusion in agricultural strategies and manage