Beepods

Name

Beepods

Legal name

CCBEE LLC DBA BEEPODS

Website

https://beepods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Beekeeping Equipment & Systems

NAICS

Apiculture (112910)

akta.pro primary industry

Beekeeping Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Hives, Frames, Tools, PPE) (AFAEAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beekeeping Training, Education & Advisory Services (AFAEAHAO), Apiary Management Services (Contract Beekeeping, Hive Maintenance) (AFAEAHAJ)

Keywords

• Sustainable beekeeping systems
• Top bar hives
• Hive management software
• Beekeeping education
• Pollinator conservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Beekeeping Equipment Sales: One-time sale of complete beekeeping systems ($1,375) and individual components including hives, tools, accessories, and protective gear.
2. Beepods Lab Membership: Annual subscription ($199.95/year) providing access to educational videos, documentation, forums, research from academic institutions, and Healthy Hive Management Software. Includes weekly updates and content requests.
3. Beekeeping Education Courses: Tiered level-based courses ($149.99/year for Level 1) covering sustainable beekeeping from beginner to master trainer levels. Offered as private events for organizations or online webinars.
4. Live Bee Sales: Sale of honey bee packages ($220 for 3-pound) and nucleus colonies ($420-$620) for hive establishment.
5. Service and Maintenance: Phone support subscriptions ($50/year) and service/maintenance calls ($50/hour plus travel) for ongoing hive management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Beepods designs, manufactures, and sells a complete sustainable top-bar beekeeping system centered on the Vented Top-Bar Hive hardware ($1,375 complete system), bundled with proprietary Healthy Hive Management Software, Beepods Lab educational membership, multi-level training courses, live honey bee and nucleus colony sales, accessories, and on-site service and maintenance. The offering targets both individual hobbyist beekeepers and enterprise customers such as schools, zoos, businesses, and non-profits seeking turnkey pollinator and sustainability programs.

Product overview

Beepods offers a complete top-bar beekeeping system centered on the Beepods Beekeeping Complete System ($1,375), a flagship kit combining the Vented Top-Bar Hive with tools, accessories, and 1-year memberships. Supporting products include the Beepods Lab Membership ($199.95/year) for ongoing education and the Healthy Hive Management Software, along with beekeeping courses at multiple levels. The product portfolio also features honey bee and nucleus colony purchases, accessories (Winterizing Kit, Feather Guider, Bar-Stand), and specialized programs for schools (funding packages, STEM curriculum) and community initiatives (Community Pollinator Initiative). Services include beekeeping classes, bee installation at partner sites, and maintenance/support contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beepods Beekeeping Complete System Flagship $1,375 kit that bundles the Beepod Vented Top Bar Hive, Harvest Box, Inspection Kit, Hive Tool, Feather Guider, Tabletop Bar Stand, Jacket Veil, plus 1-year subscriptions to the Beepods Membership and on-call phone support — a complete beekeeping system for individuals, educators, and organizations.
• Beepods Lab Membership Annual subscription ($199.95/year) giving access to the Beepods Lab beekeeping resource center, including video library, written instructions, feedback forums, educational resources, research from partner academic institutions, and the Healthy Hive Management Software. Designed for both individual beekeepers and program-based customers.
• Healthy Hive Management Software Online hive inspection and management platform for Beepods customers and Lab members to record inspections, track colony health, and share data with researchers for proactive support and pattern analysis.
• Sustainable Beekeeping Courses (Level 1–3) Tiered level-based annual courses teaching sustainable top-bar beekeeping from beginner to master-trainer level. Level 1 is priced at $149.99/year and is offered as private events for organizations or as online webinars for individuals.
• Honey Bee Package (3-lb Italian/Carniolan) 3-pound package of live honey bees (Italian and Carniolan mix) sold for $220 for spring hive establishment in Wisconsin; available for personal delivery or local pickup (no shipping of live bees).
• Nucleus Colony Pre-built nucleus hive with bees, available with or without the nucleus hive box, priced from $420 to $620 depending on configuration; supports quicker colony establishment.
• Beekeeping Classes and Workshops Portfolio of in-person and webinar classes covering honey bee introductions (Beesentation), beginner through master-trainer sustainable beekeeping, and harvest workshops (balms and salves); available as private events for organizations or as global online webinars.
• Service and Maintenance Calls On-site hive service and maintenance at $50/hour plus travel, billed in 15-minute intervals, available to customers in geographic proximity; a $50/year phone-support subscription is also available for non-member or post-first-year customers.
• School Funding Package (Grant-Assisted) Grant-assisted K-12 school package that combines the Beepods Beekeeping System ($1,375), 10 Observation Veils ($350), Winterizing Kit ($150), and Bee Viewer ($250) into a $2,125 turnkey bundle, paired with funding support for eligible schools and non-profits.
• Bar-Stand (Tabletop Bar Stand) Tabletop bar stand priced at $55 with interchangeable swivel and bar holder for easier and safer inspections and for showcasing bees on comb; can be purchased as an add-on to the main system.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 minutes to 1.5 hours every two weeks for hive maintenance during warm months
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 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

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Braise LocalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant partner embracing slow grown, natural food. Beepods partnered with Braise to bring education about importance of pollinators to food systems through classes, urban beekeeping training for local restaurants and their network of local farmers.
• Milwaukee County ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilwaukee County Parks has committed to sustainable practices across parks, golf courses, and programming. Partnership aims to make Milwaukee the most pollinator-friendly urban center through education, implementation of Beepods systems, and awareness campaigns.
• HoneyLoveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit community in Los Angeles dedicated to protecting honeybees through urban beekeeping education. Shares mission of urban beekeeping advocacy and education.
• Carolina Biological SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience supply leader for K-12 and Higher Ed since 1927. Partnership brings special education-focused beekeeping kit to schools at every level, leveraging Carolina's distribution network for educational institutions.
• Pollinator Partnership (Pollinator.org)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization with mission to promote healthy pollinators crucial to food and ecosystems through conservation, education, and research. Aligned mission with Beepods sustainability goals.
• University School of MilwaukeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLower/middle school using Beepods as STEM educational enrichment tool. Kip Jacobs leads educational program with curriculum linked to classroom subjects. School is key partner in improving Beepods products and services.
• Milwaukee Urban Ecology CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Milwaukee Community Pollinator Initiative, bringing beekeeping education and hive installation to urban community spaces.
• The Water CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilwaukee-based organization (originally listed as water-council-logo). Partnership part of broader sustainability and pollinator initiative in Milwaukee region.
• Westmoor Country ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolf course partner in sustainability initiative, hosting Beepods hive on property as demonstration of environmental stewardship.
• Sisters of St. Francis on the LakeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based organization partner in Milwaukee area hosting hive as part of community pollinator initiative.
• UW ParksideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Wisconsin Parkside partner in educational outreach and beekeeping program implementation.
• Milwaukee County ZoocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZoo installed Beepods hive in May 2017 as educational exhibit for visitors. Zoo staff and volunteers trained through Bee Bootcamp. Ongoing support relationship with multiple departments involved including zookeepers and animal care staff.
• Windy City Harvest Youth Farm (Chicago Botanic Garden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban youth programs beekeeping education using Beepods system. System replaced struggling commercial hives and transformed beekeeping education program for staff and youth farmers.
• Xerces SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit working since 1971 to protect invertebrates and their habitats through pollinator conservation, endangered species programs, and advocacy. Beepods recommends as partner organization.
• Bee City USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram launched 2012 to help reverse pollinator declines through community engagement. Now initiative of Xerces Society. Focuses on native bee conservation and community pollinator initiatives.
• Center for Honeybee ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Carolina non-profit focusing on peer-reviewed certification, grassroots networking, and advocacy for sustainable agriculture. Has over 750 farmers and beekeepers in network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Betterbee: Northeast US beekeeping supplier offering hives (including top-bar), tools, bees, and education. Closely comparable catalog and customer base (hobbyist and small-scale beekeepers) to Beepods.
• Bee Built: US-based manufacturer of top-bar hives, Langstroth hives, and accessories with a focus on sustainable materials and education. Direct overlap with Beepods' top-bar hive focus and target hobbyist market.
• GloryBee: Oregon-based beekeeping supply and honey producer selling hives, equipment, and bee-related products. Comparable equipment catalog and direct-to-consumer distribution model.
• Mann Lake Ltd: One of the largest US beekeeping equipment and supply distributors, selling hives, tools, protective gear, and bees. Direct competitor to Beepods across the full beekeeping hardware stack, with far greater scale and catalog breadth.
• Brushy Mountain Bee Farm: Established beekeeping equipment maker with strong education focus (Brushy Mountain Bee Farm was acquired by Kelley). Sells hives, tools, and protective gear — overlapping significantly with Beepods' hardware-plus-education positioning.
• Honey Flow (Flow Hive): Australian-founded modern hive innovator with a tap-hive design marketed to hobbyists. Similar mission-driven, design-led, premium-priced positioning targeting new and enthusiast beekeepers — a direct competitor in the 'modern beekeeping' niche.

Broad incumbents

• Dadant & Sons: One of the oldest and largest US beekeeping supply companies, offering a comprehensive equipment catalog including hives, frames, tools, and bees. Sells through distribution but competes in the same end customer market as Beepods.
• Kelley Beekeeping: Long-established US beekeeping equipment manufacturer and supplier offering hives, tools, bees, and education. Comparable product breadth with significantly greater scale and historical brand recognition.

Emerging players

• Bee Downtown: US company installing and maintaining beehives on corporate properties for sustainability and employee engagement. Closely aligned with Beepods' corporate customer segment and 'turnkey beekeeping-as-sustainability' value proposition.
• The Bee Corp: Data- and software-driven beekeeping company focused on hive monitoring and analytics for commercial beekeepers and almond pollination. Adjacent overlap with Beepods' Healthy Hive Management software and data-sharing thesis, but targeting commercial-scale operators rather than hobbyists.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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