Oak Cliff Bee Company

What Oak Cliff Bee Company does

Oak Cliff Bee Company is a Dallas-based, bootstrapped commercial beekeeping operation founded in 2020 that has expanded to Austin via a regional headquarters at 823 Congress Avenue. Its core offering is Corporate Hive Management (CHM), a service in which the company installs and maintains beehives on the properties of businesses and commercial landowners, supplementing this with on-site pollination, honey production, and brand/CSR activation for the host. The business operates four or more apiaries, and the staff hold multiple Master Beekeeper certifications, with the co-founder Shannon reporting more than 20 years of beekeeping experience and co-founder Chris bringing 25 years of IT and entrepreneurship experience.

Beyond CHM, the company sells consumer honey, provides training and consulting, and offers agricultural exemption guidance to property owners across at least six Texas counties. Revenue mechanics are service-driven: recurring corporate hive contracts, one-time training and consulting fees, honey retail, and agricultural exemption service fees. Go-to-market leverages a BOMA Greater Dallas channel partnership for commercial property access, a Hive for Heroes nonprofit partnership for community reach, and an affiliate program offering $100 Amazon gift cards as referral incentives. The company has also announced planned carbon offset and NFT initiatives tied to hive ownership, and custom-paints hives featuring work by a Dallas artist known as the "Banksy of Dallas" as a brand differentiator. A 2024 research partnership with the Texas A&M Palynology Laboratory adds third-party scientific validation to honey sourcing claims.

Name

Oak Cliff Bee Company

Legal name

Oak Cliff Bee Company

Website

https://oakcliffbeecompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oak Cliff Bee Company is a Dallas- and Austin-based commercial beekeeping firm founded in 2020 that installs and maintains on-site hives for businesses under its Corporate Hive Management service, while also selling honey, training, and agricultural exemption services to property owners across Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beekeeping Services

NAICS

Apiculture (112910)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Apiary Management Services (Contract Beekeeping, Hive Maintenance) (AFAEAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Honey Production & Extraction (AFAEAHAA), Bee Health Management & Treatments (Mite/Disease Control Products & Services) (AFAEAHAK)

Keywords

• Corporate beekeeping services
• Apiary management
• Honey production
• Agricultural exemption consulting
• Beekeeping education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Hive Management Services: Recurring service revenue from corporate clients who receive hive setup, management, maintenance, honey production, and educational sessions. No installation fees charged. Replacement guarantee for colony loss included.
2. Honey and Hive Product Sales: Direct sales of locally sourced raw honey and honeycomb products to consumers and corporate clients. Each CHM client receives honey exclusively from their own apiary.
3. Consulting and Training Programs: Fee-based consulting and training services for beekeeping education, from novice beginners to seasoned enthusiasts, including apiary management guidance.
4. Agricultural Exemption Guidance: Expert advisory services helping clients navigate agricultural exemptions for their properties.
5. Referral Program: Referral incentives offering $100 Amazon gift cards for qualified leads that convert to CHM partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oak Cliff Bee Company delivers Corporate Hive Management (CHM) — installing and maintaining managed bee colonies on corporate premises with end-to-end service covering hive setup, regular health checks, maintenance, honey production exclusive to each client, and employee education. The company also provides beekeeping consulting and training, agricultural exemption guidance for Texas landowners, raw locally sourced honey, and custom artist-designed hives. Operations span Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin with four apiaries.

Product overview

Oak Cliff Bee Company offers a unified suite of beekeeping services centered around Corporate Hive Management (CHM), which brings managed bee colonies to corporate environments. The core offering includes hive setup, ongoing health monitoring, maintenance, and exclusive honey production from the client's own apiary. Supporting services include consulting and training programs, agricultural exemption guidance, and locally sourced honey products. Add-on offerings include honey and pollen analysis via Texas A&M's Palynology Laboratory, and custom-painted hives with artistic designs. The company is developing future initiatives including carbon offset programs and NFTs. Services are concentrated in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Hive Management (CHM) End-to-end on-site beekeeping service for corporate clients, including hive setup, ongoing hive health checks, maintenance, honey production from the client's own apiary, and team education. Sold via direct enterprise sales without installation fees for standard setups, with a hive replacement guarantee for colony loss, and annual billing cadence.
• Consulting and Training Beekeeping education and training programs delivered by certified master beekeepers, covering all phases of the beekeeping journey from novice to seasoned practitioner. Includes apiary management guidance and mentorship delivered via community programs, club engagement, and one-on-one consulting.
• Agricultural Exemption Guidance and Ag Consultations Expert advisory service for Texas landowners on navigating agricultural exemptions for their properties, including apiary establishment guidance to support property tax reduction. Service coverage extends across Denton, Collin, Rockwall, Kaufman, Henderson, and Tarrant Counties.
• Locally Sourced Honey Raw, unfiltered local Texas honey and honeycomb sourced from the company's four apiaries, carrying the Real Texas Honey seal and sold directly to consumers and corporate clients. Each Corporate Hive Management client receives honey exclusively produced from their own apiary.
• Honey and Pollen Analysis Services Comprehensive scientific honey and pollen analysis performed in partnership with the Palynology Laboratory at Texas A&M University, identifying floral sources in honey for clients seeking to understand the provenance and composition of their honey.
• Custom-Painted Hives Custom hive painting and artistic design options for corporate clients, including collaborations with street artists such as Felipe, the 'Banksy of Dallas,' to deliver branded hive artwork that reflects the client's brand identity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hive replacement guarantee - if a hive doesn't survive, replacement colony provided at no extra cost
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 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

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Partnership with Texas A&M University's Palynology Laboratory for honey and pollen analysis services. The July 2024 appointment of Dr. Garrett Slater as honey bee specialist supports beekeeping across Texas through educational programs and applied research.
• Two Hives HoneyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustin-based small beekeeping company focused on community building and beekeeping education. Shared mission of connecting people to bees through hyper-local honey, hands-on classes, and hive tours.
• GO TEXANminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTexas Department of Agriculture program showcasing Texas-made products and businesses. Oak Cliff Bee Company displays the GO TEXAN mark as part of their Texas pride and marketing.
• Collin County Hobby Beekeepers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization supporting healthy bees across North Texas through monthly meetings, hands-on workshops, and local events.
• Trinity Valley Beekeepers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal beekeeping association serving Dallas and surrounding areas with education about beekeeping and pollinators.
• Real Texas HoneyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas non-profit organization promoting 100% Texas-produced honey. Oak Cliff Bee Company's honey carries the Real Texas Honey seal, ensuring purity and authenticity.
• Creek House Honey FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for hive products sourcing. Located near Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Texas, offering raw honey and beeswax skincare products.
• Hive for HeroesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational non-profit providing connection, purpose, and healthy relationships through beekeeping for Active Duty, Veterans, and First Responders. Oak Cliff Bee Company supports this initiative by providing hives and training.
• Texan by NatureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization advancing projects beneficial to people, prosperity, and natural resources. Partnership focuses on pollinator conservation and environmental sustainability.
• Texas Beekeepers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember-based organization representing all Texas beekeepers and local beekeeping associations, working with scientists, educators, and honey packers.
• BOMA Greater DallascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding Owners and Managers Association of Greater Dallas. Primary channel partner for Corporate Hive Management services, connecting with commercial property owners and managers.
• Department of Defense Natural Resources ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoD program supporting military testing and training mission by protecting biological resources on nearly 27 million acres of military land. Focus on long-term sustainability of natural resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oakcliffbeecompany

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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