YesHealth Group
YesHealth Group is a Taiwan-based vertical farming technology provider that designs, builds, and operates Gelponic indoor vertical farms for regional partners worldwide, serving retail, hospitality, and direct-to-consumer channels with pesticide-free leafy greens.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersTaoyüan, Taiwan
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What YesHealth Group does
YesHealth Group (legal entity YesHealth Agri-Biotechnology Co., Ltd.) is a Taiwan-based vertical farming technology provider founded in 2013 that designs, builds, and operates indoor vertical farms exclusively for regional partners worldwide under its proprietary "Gelponic" platform. The company owns the full technology stack end-to-end, including a plant-based zero-waste gel substrate replacing traditional sponge/rockwool, custom LED lighting developed by engineers with LCD manufacturing backgrounds, proprietary microbial bio-fertilizers, automated seeding, transplanting, internal logistics, harvesting, packaging, and cleaning equipment, and an in-house Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software that integrates IoT-connected equipment for production-to-demand alignment. It holds 40+ inventions and patents and is ISO 22000 and HACCP certified.
YesHealth Group operates through a global partnership model in which it builds farms, transfers technology, and provides ongoing operational support (typically under three-year operations service agreements) while regional partners provide market access, local expertise, and capital; equity is often co-held through joint ventures such as the Vertical Farms Company with Mowreq (Saudi Arabia, ~USD 28M invested), Leafood (Lithuania, EUR 6.45M seed), and Urban Farms Limited (USA, USD 25M proposed). Its wholly-owned YesHealth iFarm in Taoyuan functions as the flagship commercial and experiential site (12,000 m², 1,600 kg/day) and serves retail chains (Carrefour, Costco, Mia C'bon, IKI), hospitality customers (Marriott, Mandarin Oriental, China Airlines), and a fast-growing direct-to-consumer ecommerce channel that generates over USD 3M annually and accounts for 50%+ of iFarm revenue. The group produces 100+ varieties of leafy greens, herbs, edible flowers, and microgreens, reaching profitability at the iFarm within three years and posting 25% annual revenue growth between 2019 and 2021.
YesHealth Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- YesHealth Group
- Legal name
- YesHealth Agri-Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
- Website
- https://yeshealthgroup.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- YesHealth Group is a Taiwan-based vertical farming technology provider that designs, builds, and operates Gelponic indoor vertical farms for regional partners worldwide, serving retail, hospitality, and direct-to-consumer channels with pesticide-free leafy greens.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
YesHealth Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Indoor Vertical Farming Technology and Operations
- NAICS
- Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover (111419), Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141)
- SIC
- Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Greenhouse Herb & Microgreens Production (Culinary Herbs, Microgreens) (AFAGAHAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Farm Finance, Input Procurement & Risk Tools (Budgeting, Inventory, Insurance Links) (AFAAAFAO), Fresh Herbs & Microgreens Wholesale (AFAIACAC), Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD)
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Where YesHealth Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Taoyüan
- HQ country
- Taiwan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices8 records
Markets served
YesHealth Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Vertical Farming Technology Solutions: Provides complete indoor vertical farming solutions exclusively to regional partners through joint ventures or direct investment. Services include construction, operation, technology transfer, and training. The company builds and operates farms while partners provide market access and local expertise.
- Fresh Produce Sales: Direct sales of leafy greens, herbs, edible flowers, and microgreens through retail, hospitality, and direct-to-consumer channels. YesHealth iFarm generates over 50% of revenue from D2C ecommerce, contributing more than USD 3 million annually.
- Operations Service Agreements: Three-year operations service agreements where YesHealth Group deploys dedicated professional teams to manage daily production and farm operations for partners.
- Partnership Model Revenue: Revenue generated through equity stakes and joint ventures with regional partners including Leafood, Mowreq, and Urban Farms Limited. Partners invest in farm construction while YesHealth provides technology and operational expertise.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels5 records
YesHealth Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
YesHealth Group provides a complete, end-to-end indoor vertical farming solution — branded Gelponic Vertical Farms — exclusively to regional partner organizations. The offering bundles proprietary LED lighting, plant-based gel substrate, microbial bio-fertilizers, automated seeding/transplanting/harvesting/packaging equipment, and an in-house Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software platform, all developed and manufactured internally with no third-party providers. Beyond technology licensing, the company builds farms, deploys dedicated operations teams under multi-year service agreements, provides technology transfer and training, and holds equity stakes in joint ventures that produce and distribute 100+ varieties of leafy greens, edible flowers, culinary herbs, and microgreens across retail, hospitality, and D2C channels.
Product overview
YesHealth Group operates as a vertical farming technology provider offering a complete indoor vertical farming solution exclusively to regional partners. The core offering includes proprietary Gelponic technology with zero-waste gel substrate, custom LED grow lights, bio-fertilizers, automation systems (seeding, transplanting, internal logistics, harvesting, and packaging), and an in-house Manufacturing Execution System (MES). The company builds and operates commercial vertical farms globally through partnerships, with flagship operational farms including YesHealth iFarm in Taiwan (12,000 m² growing area), Leafood in Lithuania (13,000 m²), and Mowreq in Saudi Arabia (20,000 m² cultivation area). Additional partner farms span Denmark, China, Italy, and the USA. The portfolio also encompasses over 100 varieties of leafy greens, herbs, edible flowers, and microgreens.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- YesHealth iFarm: Flagship commercial vertical farm and headquarters in Taoyuan, Taiwan featuring retail, hospitality, D2C ecommerce, and educational experiences
- Jana Farm
Products and services
- Complete Indoor Vertical Farming Solution (Gelponic Vertical Farms) A turnkey, end-to-end indoor vertical farming solution comprising proprietary LED lighting, plant-based gel substrate, microbial bio-fertilizers, seeding/transplanting/harvesting/packaging automation, custom internal logistics lifts, and an in-house Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software platform — all developed and manufactured internally with no third-party providers. Delivered exclusively to regional partner organizations (enterprises, JVs, investors, charities) through joint-venture equity participation, build-and-operate contracts, technology transfer, and multi-year operations service agreements. The solution includes training and ongoing operational support under three-year operations service agreements where YesHealth deploys dedicated teams.
- Vertical Farm Build, Operations and Technology Transfer Service Build-and-operate service in which YesHealth constructs a complete indoor vertical farm for a regional partner, transfers technology, trains operators, and deploys dedicated professional teams under three-year operations service agreements to manage daily production and farm operations. Engagements may include equity participation and structured financing support — YesHealth Group's CCO Jesper Hansen has helped raise more than USD 100 million for vertical farming projects through this channel. Projects are screened for partner ability to handle regional sales/marketing, funding access, suitable sites, and clear financial-model profitability paths.
- Fresh Produce — 100+ Varieties of Leafy Greens, Edible Flowers, Culinary Herbs, and Microgreens A growing and sales portfolio of more than 100 varieties of leafy greens, edible flowers, gourmet herbs, and microgreens, marketed under brand promises of zero pesticides, zero heavy metals, zero parasite ova, zero E. coli, low nitrate, low bacteria, non-GMO, refrigerated shelf life up to 14 days (vs. 1–5 days for imports), consistent color/flavor/shape/size/texture, and delivery within hours of harvest. Distributed through retail chains (Carrefour, Costco, Mia C'bon in Taiwan; IKI in Lithuania), hospitality customers (China Airlines, Marriott, Mandarin Oriental), and YesHealth iFarm's own D2C ecommerce (twice-daily home delivery; over 50% of YesHealth iFarm revenue, USD 3M+ annually).
- YesHealth iFarm Flagship Vertical Farm Flagship commercial and educational vertical farm in Taoyuan, Taiwan — YesHealth Group's second commercial farm and current headquarters. Features a 12,000 m² total growing area with daily output of 1,600 kg (full-size lettuce) and 1,000 kg (assorted produce). Reached profitability within three years of opening and operates retail, hospitality, D2C ecommerce, and educational functions on-site.
Quantifiable outcome
- Water consumption less than 10% of traditional farming methods
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use YesHealth Group
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
YesHealth Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
YesHealth Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, emerging and previous.
- Seasons Future Farm Co., Ltd.coreNew strategic collaboration to develop large-scale indoor vertical farm in Xinshe District, Taichung City, Taiwan. Facility on 6,000 m² greenfield site with 15,000 m² cultivation area featuring 13 growing racks at 11 meters height. Construction begins February 2026 with commercial production expected Q4 2026.
- Urban Farms LimitedemergingPartnership to develop commercial indoor vertical farm in South Dakota, USA. Project is $25 million with 100,000 sq ft facility planned for North Sioux City, expected to produce 4,000 lbs of fresh leafy greens daily and create 100 jobs.
- Mowreq Specialized AgriculturecoreJoint venture Vertical Farms Company to develop network of indoor vertical farms throughout Saudi Arabia. First farm in Riyadh is Kingdom's largest and MENA's tallest at 15 meters with 20,000 m² cultivation area. Total investment over 100 million SAR (~28 million USD). Mowreq provides local market expertise and construction, YesHealth provides technology and operations.
- LeafoodcorePartnership to build and operate network of indoor vertical farms in Lithuania and greater Baltic region including Poland. Leafood raised €6.45 million seed funding with YesHealth participation. Leafood's first farm in Vilnius is Europe's largest vertical farm at 13,000 m².
- Percorsi di Cittadinanza (Holy See)previousCharity project for Holy See at Le Citta dei Ragazzi in Rome, Italy. Non-profit educational farm teaching young refugees about controlled environment agriculture. Completed 2021.
- Nordic HarvestpreviousFirst Northern Europe partnership completed in December 2020 - Europe's largest vertical farm at the time at Copenhagen Markets. YesHealth built farm and trained operators. Nordic Harvest has since taken over operations independently.
- Foxconn GrouppreviousFirst large-scale international project at Yuankang Agriculture subsidiary in Shenzhen, China. Completed May 2018 - one of the largest vertical farms built with 2,500 kg daily yield to feed Foxconn factory workers. YesHealth provided technology R&D, installation, and training.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
YesHealth Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- AeroFarms: US-based vertical farming operator using aeroponics to grow leafy greens at scale. Direct competitor in indoor vertical farming for leafy greens and herbs; serves similar retail and B2B channels. Notable for having filed for Chapter 11 in 2023, illustrating sector headwinds YesHealth has so far avoided.
- Bowery Farming: US indoor vertical farming company operating large-scale farms supplying retailers such as Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, and Walmart. Direct competitor in the pesticide-free leafy greens / herbs category and the most operationally scaled US peer to YesHealth's iFarm.
- Plenty: US vertical farming operator with indoor farms in California and Virginia, focusing on leafy greens using proprietary vertical towers. Comparable to YesHealth in pursuing large retail partnerships (Albertsons, Walmart) and building proprietary indoor farming technology.
- Infarm: Berlin-headquartered vertical farming company operating modular in-store and standalone farms across Europe. Direct peer to YesHealth in offering complete indoor farming solutions to retail and hospitality partners; substantially downsized operations in 2023 amid sector headwinds.
- iFarm (Finland): Finnish vertical farming technology platform providing automated grow systems and SaaS farm-management software to operators worldwide. Closest direct peer to YesHealth's model of selling complete indoor farming solutions and farm management software rather than operating its own retail brand exclusively.
- Nordic Harvest: Danish vertical farm operator that was YesHealth's first Northern European partner (Copenhagen, completed Dec 2020) before taking over operations independently. Now a direct competitor in the European indoor leafy greens market using technology originally transferred from YesHealth.
Broad incumbents
- Gotham Greens: US-based indoor agriculture operator running high-tech greenhouses (not fully enclosed vertical farms) supplying retailers such as Whole Foods, Kroger, and Albertsons. Comparable as a large-scale indoor-grown leafy greens and herbs brand but uses greenhouse rather than fully-indoor vertical farming infrastructure.
- Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader with Philips Horticulture LED Solutions serving commercial greenhouses and vertical farms. Comparable as a provider of energy-efficient LED grow lights and farm-management software (GrowWise), serving similar customer segments to YesHealth's technology stack.
Emerging players
- 80 Acres Farms: US indoor vertical farming operator based in Ohio with a hybrid greenhouse-vertical model serving Kroger, Whole Foods, and foodservice. Partial overlap with YesHealth's leafy greens and herbs category; smaller scale but growing retail footprint.
Regional players
- Sky Greens: Singapore-based vertical farming company operating rotating-tier tower systems for leafy vegetable production across Southeast Asia. Comparable as a regional Asian vertical farming technology operator; does not directly compete with YesHealth in the Middle East or Europe.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
YesHealth Group financial estimates
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YesHealth Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles15 records
YesHealth Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries7 records
YesHealth Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds5 records
Investors1 record
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YesHealth Group M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about YesHealth Group
What does YesHealth Group do?
YesHealth Group provides a complete, end-to-end indoor vertical farming solution — branded Gelponic Vertical Farms — exclusively to regional partner organizations. The offering bundles proprietary LED lighting, plant-based gel substrate, microbial bio-fertilizers, automated seeding/transplanting/harvesting/packaging equipment, and an in-house Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software platform, all developed and manufactured internally with no third-party providers. Beyond technology licensing, the company builds farms, deploys dedicated operations teams under multi-year service agreements, provides technology transfer and training, and holds equity stakes in joint ventures that produce and distribute 100+ varieties of leafy greens, edible flowers, culinary herbs, and microgreens across retail, hospitality, and D2C channels.
Is YesHealth Group a public or private company?
YesHealth Group is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was YesHealth Group founded?
YesHealth Group was founded in 2013. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is YesHealth Group based?
YesHealth Group is headquartered in Taoyüan, Taiwan, in the Asia region.
How does YesHealth Group make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Vertical Farming Technology Solutions are the primary driver. The others are fresh Produce Sales, operations Service Agreements and partnership Model Revenue.
Who are YesHealth Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are AeroFarms, Bowery Farming, Plenty, Infarm, iFarm (Finland) and Nordic Harvest. Broad incumbents are Gotham Greens and Signify (Philips Lighting). 80 Acres Farms is listed as an emerging player. Sky Greens is listed as a regional player.
Does YesHealth Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for YesHealth Group.
What industry is YesHealth Group in?
YesHealth Group's product category is Indoor Vertical Farming Technology and Operations. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAGAHAC, Greenhouse Herb & Microgreens Production (Culinary Herbs, Microgreens), with a secondary code of AFAAAFAO, Farm Finance, Input Procurement & Risk Tools (Budgeting, Inventory, Insurance Links). Its NAICS code is 111419 and its SIC code is 100.