Water Farm

What Water Farm does

Water Farm ((주)팜스토어)) is a privately held South Korean agricultural corporation founded in 2020 and headquartered in Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do. The company designs and sells oxygen-enriched hydroponic smart farm hardware and surrounding IoT/AI-managed services under the trade name "Farm Store" (waterfarm.kr). Its core technology is a micro-bubble oxygen dissolution system that supplies 20PPM or more dissolved oxygen directly to crop root zones, paired with proprietary nutrient solutions and (in higher-end units) aquaponics and biofloc microbial balancing. The platform is marketed under the "Oxygen Farming" (산소농법) method.

The product portfolio spans four main plant cultivators (FS-3000 medium showcase unit, FS-5000 large showcase unit, FS-7000 container-type unit, and FS-9000 modular urban plant factory scalable to 100+ pyeong), plus wall greening/green partition systems. All units integrate IoT remote monitoring (LED, water circulation, oxygen water supply, nutrient dosing) and are sold either as one-time equipment purchases or under a monthly subscription that bundles installation, regular tray replacement, and managed services enabling "unmanned" operation. Use cases cited include on-site cultivation at restaurants, cafes, schools, public institutions, large retail/hospitality venues, and aquaculture operations.

The company operates a domestic direct-sales and field-installation go-to-market with no disclosed international footprint, no app presence, no public social channels, and no disclosed revenue, headcount, or funding. Its website lists installation case-study imagery but no named customer logos. The legal entity is a Korean stock company ((주) prefix) with no disclosed parent, investors, or M&A history, suggesting a founder-operated business. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Water Farm

Legal name

(주)팜스토어

Website

https://waterfarm.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Water Farm ((주)팜스토어)) is a South Korean agricultural corporation (founded 2020) that sells oxygen-enriched hydroponic smart farm hardware (FS-3000 to FS-9000) bundled with IoT monitoring and subscription-managed services, targeting restaurants, cafes, schools, and aquaculture operators in South Korea.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Farming Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Irrigation & Water Management Equipment (IMAHACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ), Water Source Development & Conveyance (Intakes, Canals, Pipelines) (AFACAFAH), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Controller/Timer & Smart Irrigation Setup (Wi‑Fi, Sensors) (HSAIAEAD)

Keywords

• Smart farm solutions
• Hydroponic cultivation
• Urban plant factories
• Oxygen-enriched agriculture
• Aquaponics systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Yeoksamdong

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 스마트팜 솔루션 및 장비 판매: Sale of smart farm equipment including plant cultivators (FS-3000, FS-5000, FS-7000), modular plant factories (FS-9000), and aquaponic/wall greening systems to commercial and institutional customers
2. 정기구독 솔루션: Regular subscription model providing urban farming solutions including equipment installation at idle urban spaces (restaurants, cafes, schools), regular management services, automated control systems for light/temperature/humidity/CO2/nutrients, remote monitoring - enabling unmanned management
3. 관리형 서비스 (Managed Service): Regular replacement and planting of cultivation trays as part of managed service offerings for installed equipment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Water Farm designs, manufactures, and sells oxygen-enriched hydroponic smart farm cultivators and modular urban plant factories for commercial use. Its portfolio ranges from medium-sized showcase booths (FS-3000) and large cultivators (FS-5000) to container-type units (FS-7000) and large-scale modular plant factories (FS-9000), all powered by proprietary micro-bubble oxygen dissolution technology (20PPM+ dissolved oxygen) and IoT/AI automation. The company sells equipment on a one-time basis and offers regular subscription solutions with managed services and remote monitoring for restaurants, cafes, schools, and large commercial establishments in South Korea.

Product overview

Water Farm (팜스토어) offers a comprehensive smart farm product portfolio centered on oxygen-enriched hydroponic cultivation technology. The core lineup consists of four plant cultivator models (FS-3000, FS-5000, FS-7000, FS-9000) ranging from medium-sized showcase units for small cafes to large-scale container and modular factory systems. These products are supported by the proprietary oxygen farming method (산소농법) and micro-bubble oxygen dissolution technology. The portfolio also includes aquaponic systems and wall greening solutions, all tied together through an IoT/AI-powered smart farm platform that enables automated environmental control and remote monitoring. The company provides subscription-based solutions for urban spaces and serves both individual/business users and large-scale commercial operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 산소농법 (Oxygen Farming): Eco-friendly farming method that supplies oxygen-rich water (20ppm or above) directly to crop root zones to enhance metabolic activity, growth, and quality. Applicable to hydroponics, aquaculture, and biofloc systems.
• FS-7000
• FS-5000
• FS-3000
• FS-9000

Products and services

• FS-3000 Medium Plant Cultivator (중형식물재배기) Medium-sized showcase-type smart farm booth for small cafes and businesses to grow and consume or sell plants in real-time. Features a 4-sided transparent design for excellent interior effect and easy crop viewing.
• FS-5000 Large Plant Cultivator (대형식물재배기) Large showcase-type smart farm booth for large cafes, businesses, schools, and public institutions for educational, experiential, consumption, or sales purposes. Features a double-door transparent design that can be connected for mass production.
• FS-7000 Container-Type Plant Cultivator (컨테이너형 식물재배기) Container-type smart farm booth for large businesses or small plant factories to grow and consume or sell crops in real-time. Features an FRP cube exterior design, micro-bubble oxygen supply system (20PPM+ dissolved oxygen), and energy recovery ventilation system.
• FS-9000 Modular Urban Plant Factory (모듈형 도심식물공장) Modular urban plant factory featuring a high-concentration dissolved oxygen system with oxygen generator and cooling/heating water unit. Expandable module system for large-scale urban plant factories of 100㎡ or more, with automatic LED lighting, water circulation, oxygen water supply, and IoT remote control via smartphone.
• Aquaponic / Biofloc System (아쿠아플락 시스템) Future urban aquaponic system combining aquaponics and biofloc elements with the existing oxygen hydroponic system. Provides eco-friendly composition through dissolved oxygen supply for plant root zones and fish respiration, with enhanced nutrient absorption and aerobic/anaerobic microbial balance.
• Wall Greening and Green Partition System (벽면녹화 & 그린파티션) Wall greening and green partition system applying oxygen and biofloc technology to vertical surfaces. Prevents decay through oxygen supply and aerobic microorganisms, expanding green space from rooftops into offices.
• Smart Farm Solution (스마트팜 솔루션) Comprehensive smart farm solution combining IoT and AI technology to minimize management area and ensure economic efficiency through automated control systems. Offers regular subscription service for cultivating equipment installation in restaurants, cafes, and schools with remote monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8x higher saponin content (140-180mg/g) in leaves/stems vs regular ginseng roots
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sky Greens: Singapore-based inventor of commercial vertical farming systems using rotating hydroponic modules; comparable to Water Farm as a developer and seller of modular urban farming equipment with sustainability positioning.
• Bowery Farming: US-based vertical farming operator with proprietary BoweryOS software and IoT-controlled indoor farms; comparable to Water Farm in IoT/AI-driven smart farm automation and B2B produce supply.
• 80 Acres Farms: US-based vertical farming operator using controlled-environment agriculture with proprietary technology; comparable to Water Farm in indoor controlled-environment farming and IoT-managed cultivation.
• Plenty: US-based vertical farming company developing indoor plant factories with proprietary growing systems and automation; comparable to Water Farm in indoor plant factory R&D and IoT-driven cultivation.
• Spread Co., Ltd. Japan-based vertical farming company that designs and operates automated plant factories; comparable to Water Farm in plant factory technology, automation/IoT focus, and B2B fresh produce positioning.
• Farm8: Korean smart-farm operator and equipment developer specializing in hydroponic plant factories and urban farming solutions; directly comparable to Water Farm as a Korean B2B provider of hydroponic plant factory systems.
• AeroFarms: US-based indoor vertical farming company with patented aeroponic technology and plant factory operations; comparable to Water Farm in advanced indoor farming R&D and proprietary growing systems.

Broad incumbents

• Pulmuone: Large Korean food and health company with established vertical farming and organic produce operations; comparable to Water Farm in Korean indoor farming but operates at significantly larger scale across a broad portfolio.
• Nongshim: Major Korean food manufacturer that has invested in vertical farming and smart agriculture ventures; comparable to Water Farm in Korean urban farming positioning but with broader food industry scale.

Regional players

• Insentek: Asia-Pacific smart agriculture / IoT sensor company providing precision farming solutions; comparable to Water Farm in smart agriculture IoT layer and Korean/APAC focus, though with sensor/analytics rather than full plant factory systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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