Amrit Lakhiani
CEO / Co-founder
BF
Beleaf Farms
This startup utilizes hydroponic farming systems to cultivate fresh greens and vegetables, significantly reducing water usage and minimizing the carbon footprint of food production. By creating a direct supply chain, the company delivers farm-fresh produce to consumers' doorsteps, ensuring access to nutritious food.
- Agriculture Technology
- Data & Analytics
- Internet of Things
- Software Only
Updated 4 days ago
Funding
Raised to date
$9.1MRaised 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.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
KiatBoon Lim
Co-Founder / COO
Product
Problem
Traditional farming methods in Indonesia often face challenges related to inconsistent yields, quality control, and environmental sustainability, hindering farmers from maximizing their productivity and profitability. Existing agricultural practices can lead to soil degradation, excessive water usage, and reliance on pesticides, impacting the quality and safety of produce.
Solution
Beleaf Farms addresses these challenges by providing an integrated "Farming as a Service" (FaaS) platform that supports local Indonesian farmers with technology, agronomy guidance, and market access. The company leverages IoT devices such as weather stations and dosing systems to enable real-time crop management and optimize yields. Beleaf OS, their proprietary digital platform, allows farmers to precisely manage and monitor their farms, improving operational efficiency and income. Beleaf Farms partners with farmers to purchase their produce, ensuring fair prices and distributing the produce to domestic and export markets. By focusing on sustainable practices, Beleaf Farms aims to improve the quality and consistency of produce while minimizing environmental impact.
Target Audience
Beleaf Farms primarily targets Indonesian farmers seeking to improve their yields, quality, and sustainability, as well as consumers looking for fresh, healthy, and locally sourced produce.
Features
- Farming as a Service (FaaS) model providing end-to-end support for partner farms
- IoT-enabled real-time crop management using weather stations and dosing systems
- Beleaf OS digital platform for farm management and monitoring
- Sustainable plant breeding development in partnership with The National Research and Innovation Agency of The Republic of Indonesia (BRIN)
- Hydroponic farming methods to reduce water usage and eliminate pesticide residue
- Cold chain management to ensure freshness and extend shelf life
- Traceability from seed to table