YesHealth Group

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Indoor vertical farming
• Controlled environment agriculture
• Hydroponic farming systems
• Vertical farming technology
• Fresh produce supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Taoyüan

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Operations Service Agreements: Three-year operations service agreements where YesHealth Group deploys dedicated professional teams to manage daily production and farm operations for partners.
4. 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

Core 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

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, emerging and previous.

• Seasons Future Farm Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026New 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 LimitedemergingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Partnership 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 AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Joint 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.
• LeafoodcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2022Partnership 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)previousStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Charity 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 HarvestpreviousStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 December 2020First 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 GrouppreviousStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2018First 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

Direct 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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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yeshealth-group

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments1 record

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