Feronia

What Feronia does

Feronia is an agribusiness headquartered in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a corporate history dating to 1911. The company was publicly listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker CVE:FRN and is currently recorded as delisted. It operates at meaningful scale, employing between 5,001 and 10,000 people, consistent with a vertically integrated plantation/processing agricultural operation embedded across the DRC.

The business model is that of a capital-intensive agribusiness: it sells agricultural commodities and/or processed output, requires sustained access to land concessions and logistics infrastructure, and depends on commodity prices, FX dynamics, and local operating conditions. Revenue generation depends on harvest yields, processing throughput, and export or domestic offtake arrangements rather than software/SaaS-style recurring mechanics. Disclosed funding rounds include a 2012 Phatisa-led restructuring, a 2013 $25 million round led by British International Investment with participation from Phatisa, and a 2017 $17.5 million financing involving Kuramo Capital, indicating reliance on a mix of private equity and development-finance capital rather than continuous public-market funding.

Leadership comprises founder and executive director Ravi Sood, alongside directors Barnabe Kikaya Bin Karubi and David Easton (an investor-director). The combined firmographic, leadership, and funding profile is consistent with an institutional-backed agribusiness operator in the DRC. The input data does not include recent revenue figures, customer concentration detail, or post-2017 operational metrics, so any forward judgment on commercial momentum relies on dated capital-raise evidence and the lack of subsequent disclosed events.

Name

Feronia

Legal name

Feronia Mexico

Website

https://feronia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Feronia is a DRC-based agribusiness founded in 1911, headquartered in Kinshasa, that historically operated at scale with 5,001-10,000 employees and was listed on TSX-V (CVE:FRN, now delisted), serving agricultural commodity markets with backing from Phatisa, British International Investment, and Kuramo Capital.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Retreat Venue

NAICS

Accommodation (721), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Ultra-Luxury Villas & Estates (THAMAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large Group & Event-Friendly Homes (THAMAAAM), Private Wellness & Retreat Experiences (Personalized Spa, Yoga, Healing) (THAJALAI), Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Wellness & Retreat Stays (Yoga, Spa, Detox) (THAMADAJ)

Keywords

• Luxury retreat venue
• Corporate retreat hosting
• Wellness retreat services
• Private estate accommodation
• Wedding and event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Kinshasa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Rentals: Per-night suite rentals ranging from $59 to $199 per night depending on suite selection. Five distinct suites offering varying levels of luxury, size, and guest capacity.
2. Retreat Hosting Services: Full estate buyout for retreat experiences with estimated budgets of $15,000 to $40,000+. Includes retreat design consultation, customized experiences for executive, wellness, founder, and corporate groups.
3. Event Venue Rental: Wedding and special event hosting in indoor and outdoor venues with mountain backdrop and garden settings. Customized experiences tailored to client specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Feronia operates a private 5.5-acre luxury retreat estate in Tepoztlán, Mexico, offering five bookable suites ($59–$199/night) and full estate buyout packages ($15,000–$40,000+) for hosted retreats, corporate offsites, wellness programs, mastermind groups, and weddings. The property provides indoor and outdoor event spaces, a temperature-controlled pool, yoga and meditation facilities, and an on-site garden (The Hortaliza) that supplies garden-to-table cuisine for guests.

Product overview

Feronia is a private luxury retreat estate in Tepoztlán, Mexico offering accommodation suites (Botánica, Vista, Pavo Real, Cielo, and Principal) and curated retreat experiences. The property provides executive and leadership retreats, founder offsites, wellness retreats, mastermind experiences, and corporate team offsites, alongside wedding and event venue services. The estate features diverse spaces including outdoor living areas, lush gardens, a temperature-controlled pool, lily pond, koi pond, and a full kitchen. Guests can book individual suites ($59-$199/night) or reserve the entire estate for group retreats with customizable experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Botánica Suite A 12x12 m2 signature luxury suite accommodating up to 2 guests at $199 per night, inspired by nature with lush greenery, serene atmosphere, and stunning views; target guests seeking the highest-priced premium suite for romantic stays or special occasions.
• Vista Suite A 12x10 m2 tranquil retreat suite accommodating up to 4 guests at $149 per night with breathtaking mountain views, modern comfort, and a serene environment; targeted at small groups and families seeking premium views.
• Pavo Real Suite A 10x10 m2 sophisticated suite at $109 per night featuring 2 queen-sized beds, elegant design inspired by the estate's peacocks, and vibrant colors; suited to small groups and friends sharing a room.
• Cielo Suite A 10x8 m2 suite accommodating up to 3 guests at $79 per night, named for the expansive skies above Tepoztlán, offering natural light, comfort, and tranquility for a peaceful retreat.
• Principal Suite The estate's signature 8x8 m2 suite accommodating up to 5 guests at $59 per night, with 1 king-size bed, spacious elegance, and premium amenities, offering the best per-guest value among suites.
• Executive & Leadership Retreats Full estate buyout retreat services designed for C-suite executives, senior leadership teams, and senior managers seeking strategic clarity, leadership development, executive team alignment, and meaningful conversations away from daily demands.
• Founder & Entrepreneur Offsites Estate buyout retreat experiences tailored for startup founders and entrepreneurs looking to step away from noise, gain clarity, spark creativity, and reconnect with their vision.
• Wellness & Healing Retreats Estate buyout immersive experiences focused on restoration, mindfulness, movement, nervous system recovery, and overall wellbeing, leveraging dedicated yoga, meditation, and holistic workshop spaces.
• Mastermind & Coaching Experiences Estate buyout programs supporting coaches and facilitators hosting high-performance mastermind and personal transformation gatherings with deep conversations, accountability, and community building.
• Corporate Team Offsites Estate buyout experiences focused on team connection, creativity, communication, and strategic alignment for corporate groups seeking meaningful engagement outside routine office settings.
• Wedding & Events Venue Full estate venue hosting for weddings and special events, with versatile indoor and outdoor spaces surrounded by the Tepozteco mountains and lush gardens, offering customized wedding and celebration experiences.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Soho House: Soho House operates a global membership-based private club and hotel network including several Mexico properties focused on creative and professional communities. Comparable to Feronia as a curated private venue for executives, founders, and creative professionals, but at significantly larger scale.
• Selina: Selina operates a large portfolio of boutique hostels and wellness-oriented hotels across Latin America including several Mexico properties. Comparable to Feronia as a Mexico-region experience-led accommodation brand, though at much larger scale and across budget-to-mid price tiers.
• Habitas Tulum: Habitas is a global boutique hospitality brand with a Tulum property combining luxury accommodations, wellness programming, and curated experiences. Comparable to Feronia as a premium experience-led Mexico hospitality brand, but operating at greater scale across multiple geographies.

Direct peers

• 1440 Multiversity: 1440 is a learning retreat center in Scotts Valley, California hosting wellness, leadership, and corporate programs. Comparable to Feronia in providing intentional, immersive retreat environments with curated programming for groups.
• Omega Institute for Holistic Studies: Omega Institute operates a residential retreat campus in Rhinebeck, New York offering wellness workshops, corporate offsites, and group programs. Comparable to Feronia as a multi-use retreat property focused on hosted group experiences and corporate retreats.
• Haramara Retreat: Haramara is an intimate, high-end private retreat estate near Sayulita, Mexico, offering all-inclusive wellness retreats, yoga programs, and full-property buyouts. Closest comparable to Feronia in model, geography (Mexican Pacific wellness corridor), and ability to host hosted group retreats on a private estate.
• Esalen Institute: Esalen is a renowned retreat venue in Big Sur, California offering wellness workshops, group programs, and transformative experiences at a single property. Comparable to Feronia as a small, immersive retreat destination hosting hosted programs rather than a conventional hotel.
• Mar de Jade Living Resort & Retreats: Mar de Jade is a family-run boutique wellness resort on the Nayarit coast of Mexico offering yoga retreats, wellness programs, and group bookings. Compares to Feronia as a small, owner-operated Mexican retreat venue focused on wellness and hosted group experiences.
• Amansala Eco Chic Resort: Amansala is a boutique wellness retreat in Tulum, Mexico offering group retreats, yoga programs, and full-property experiences. Comparable to Feronia in combining luxury accommodations with curated wellness retreats for groups and corporate clients.

Regional players

• Casa Malca (Tulum): Casa Malca is a luxury boutique hotel in Tulum, Mexico offering upscale accommodations, event venues, and curated experiences in a distinctive private-property setting. Comparable to Feronia as a Mexico-based private luxury property positioning around experience, design, and exclusivity, though primarily in the Tulum market rather than Tepoztlán.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/feroniamexico
• Instagraminstagram.com/feroniamexico
• Xx.com/FeroniaInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/feronia-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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