Beewise provides the BeeHome™ – an AI‑driven, robotic hive that remotely monitors bee health with computer‑vision and automates feeding, mite treatment, and hive equalization via a robotic arm. The insulated, thermoregulated hive and integrated logistics platform reduce colony loss by up to 70%, giving commercial beekeepers and growers more reliable pollination and higher returns.
Funding
$114.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Bee colonies are experiencing high loss rates, with up to 40% of hives collapsing each year, reducing pollination services essential for 75% of global food production. Beekeepers face logistical challenges such as distant hives, delayed interventions, and a shortage of skilled labor, leading to suboptimal hive health and lower pollination efficiency.
Solution
Beewise offers the BeeHome™ – an AI‑driven, robotic hive system that provides continuous remote monitoring and automated care for bee colonies. Computer‑vision algorithms count bees, analyze frame images, and detect health issues in real time, while a robotic arm performs feeding, Varroa mite treatment, and hive equalization from a phone or desktop interface. The hive’s thermoregulated, insulated design protects bees from extreme weather and pesticide exposure, and remote entrance control further reduces risks. Integrated logistics and a white‑glove delivery service ensure optimal hive placement and timely interventions, lowering colony loss by up to 70% and improving pollination outcomes for growers.
Target Audience
Primary customers are commercial beekeepers seeking to reduce labor and colony losses, and agricultural growers who require reliable, high‑quality pollination services at scale.
Features
- AI-powered computer vision that counts bees, inspects frames down to individual cells, and generates 24/7 health alerts
- Robotic arm for remote feeding, Varroa heat treatment, hive equalization, and pesticide‑exposure mitigation
- Thermoregulated, six‑times better insulated hive structure with remotely closable entrances
- Automated logistics platform for optimized hive placement, white‑glove delivery, and real‑time tracking via app
- Compatibility with standard wooden frames and forklift‑compatible design for easy transport
- Scalable deployment supporting hundreds of thousands of hives annually