UBEES, a company focused on beekeeping applications for regenerative agriculture, has announced the closing of an €8 million Series A funding round. The operation was co-led by European funds Starquest and Capagro, with participation from Newtree Impact.

Pollination and Agriculture

The main goal of UBEES is to fully integrate pollination into agricultural practices and value chains. Despite a wide range of food crops depending on pollination, it is often not sufficiently considered in agronomic planning.

UBEES aims to address this gap by developing structured pollination programs designed to support both farmers and brands within their production systems. Founded in 2017, the company bases its programs on the analysis of pollinators and their environments, combining beekeeping expertise, agronomic data, and field-level support. It uses connected beehives equipped with sensors and analytical tools to monitor pollinator health and environmental conditions.

Data and Recommendations

The data collected, which includes factors such as productivity, crop quality, biodiversity, and carbon footprint, is used to provide recommendations aimed at optimizing agricultural practices and assessing ecosystem health. UBEES supports clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, from program design to on-the-ground implementation. The company operates in more than fifteen countries across five continents and collaborates with organizations in sectors such as agri-food, cosmetics, and energy.

Expansion and Technological Development

With the new funding, UBEES plans to expand its operations in Latin America and Africa, key regions for crops such as coffee, berries, avocados, and cocoa, while continuing to strengthen its presence in Europe and the United States. The company also intends to further develop the embedded technologies in its connected beehives to enhance pollinator monitoring and data quality, as well as to strengthen its impact measurement capabilities across agronomic, environmental, and economic dimensions. UBEES aims to build an international network of trained and supported farmers, creating additional income opportunities through beekeeping and improved access to agronomic data.