Hempire UA

What Hempire UA does

Hempire UA (legal entity: ТОВ "Конопляні Технології" / Hemp Technology LLC) is a privately held Ukrainian manufacturer of hemplime building materials, founded in 2015 by Sergiy Kovalenkov and headquartered in Kyiv. The company is the only certified Ukrainian producer of binder for hemp construction and commercializes a proprietary 100% natural lime-based binder branded 'Fifth Element' (В'яжуче "П'ятий Елемент"), which together with cleaned hemp hurds and water forms the core product 'Hempire Mix' — an instant-setting, on-site-mixed insulation formulated from three components and compacted around wooden structural frames between temporary formwork. The product line also includes raw hemp hurds, clay-hemp and lime-hemp plasters, lime-hemp shtuk, and lime-flax finish.

Hempire monetizes across three revenue streams: one-time material sales (Fifth Element binder at €17/30kg bag, hurds at ~€300/ton, plasters at €12–25/30kg bag) sold via e-commerce, direct orders, and state-program channels; professional services including full construction, on-site supervision, and consulting; and training/education delivered through online and in-person seminars. Customer segments include individual homeowners, residential and commercial builders/developers, international markets (USA via a California representative office, EU including France), and beneficiaries of the Ukrainian state 'єВідновлення' (eRecovery) reconstruction program and the 'Build Back Bio' initiative with Dutch-funded partners OpenDoorUkraine.NL and Rawblox. The company's go-to-market is hybrid: direct field sales for enterprise/construction projects, self-serve e-commerce for SMB/individual buyers, and partner-mediated distribution for state and international channels.

Operationally, Hempire reports production capacity of 5,000 tons/year in Ukraine and 2,500 tons/year at its US test-mode plant, has implemented 100+ projects across 10+ countries, and cites strong technical performance metrics (thermal conductivity λ=0.07 W/(m*K), EI60 fire resistance, 30%+ energy savings, 34,000 kg CO₂ reduction per 100m² house vs. traditional construction). The company has no institutional equity investors, only a 2017 EBRD Climate Innovation Vouchers grant, and operates with a minimal 7-person team.

Name

Hempire UA

Legal name

ТОВ "Конопляні Технології"

Website

https://hempire.com.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hempire UA is a Ukrainian manufacturer and certified producer of proprietary hemplime building materials — including its exclusive 'Fifth Element' lime binder, hemp hurds, and natural plasters — selling directly to homeowners, builders, and developers in Ukraine, the EU, and the US via a California office.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Materials Sales: Sale of proprietary hemp building materials including Fifth Element binder, hemp hurds, and plasters. Materials are sold in bags (30kg) or tons for bulk orders. Sales through e-commerce, direct orders, and via state reconstruction programs.
2. Construction and Insulation Services: Full-service construction including structural frame erection and hemp insulation installation. Services include consulting, on-site specialist visits, project design, and construction supervision.
3. Training and Education: Educational programs including online seminars, practical seminars, general education lectures, individual training, and comprehensive educational programs for construction teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hempire UA manufactures and sells hemp-based building materials centered on the Hempire Mix insulation system, which combines hemp hurds with the company's proprietary Fifth Element lime binder and water. They supply standalone products (Fifth Element binder, hemp hurds, clay-hemp plaster, lime-hemp plaster, and lime-flax finish) and provide applied services including construction and insulation, consulting, training and education, and renovation solutions for residential and commercial buildings. The company is positioned as the only certified Ukrainian manufacturer of binder for hemp construction.

Product overview

Hempire UA is a Ukrainian manufacturer offering a portfolio of hemp-based building materials centered around Hempire Mix, an energy-efficient insulation system composed of hemp hurds combined with the proprietary Fifth Element lime binder and water. The product line includes the core Fifth Element Lime Binder and Hemp Hurds as primary insulation components, complemented by Clay-Hemp Plaster and Lime-Hemp Plaster for interior wall finishing. Additional products include Lime-Hemp Shtuk and Lime-Flax Finish for specialized interior applications. The company also provides construction, consulting, training, and renovation services alongside material sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fifth Element: Lime binder product - the key component of Hempire Mix insulation, developed by Hempire UA team
• Hempire Mix
• Hemp-Lime Shtuk
• Lime-Flax Finish

Products and services

• Fifth Element Lime Binder Lime-based binder with instant-setting properties, used as the core binding component for hemplime construction. Sold as a standalone material for use with hemp hurds and water to form the Hempire Mix insulation system.
• Hemp Hurds Hemp shives (woody core of hemp stalk) sold as the bulk aggregate for hemplime mixtures. Used together with the Fifth Element lime binder and water to produce Hempire Mix insulation.
• Clay-Hemp Plaster Plaster blend combining clay and hemp for natural wall finishing in residential and commercial buildings. Sold as a standalone finishing product alongside the company's hemplime system.
• Lime-Hemp Plaster Lime-based plaster reinforced with hemp fiber for interior and exterior wall finishing. Sold as a standalone natural plaster product compatible with Hempire UA's hemplime wall system.
• Lime-Flax Finish Lime-flax putty / skimming compound for interior finishing applications. Sold as a standalone finishing product in Hempire UA's natural materials portfolio.
• Construction and Insulation Services Applied construction and insulation services for residential and commercial buildings using Hempire UA's proprietary hemp-based materials. Targeted at property owners, developers, and builders who want full project execution rather than materials supply alone.
• Consulting Services Technical and project consulting for hemp-based construction, including support for international clients in the US and EU. Includes guidance on material selection, system design, and project execution.
• Training and Education Programs Structured training and education programs for builders, contractors, and professionals on working with Hempire UA's hemplime system and natural building materials.
• Renovation and Insulation Solutions Renovation and insulation services for existing buildings, including residential and state reconstruction program projects (єВідновлення). Provided alongside Hempire UA's materials portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34,000 kg CO2 reduction for 100m² house insulation vs traditional construction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• OpenDoorUkraine.NLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative 'Build Back Bio' aiming to create 450 bio-oriented houses including 100 turnkey homes for vulnerable populations in Ukraine, funded by Ukrainian Partnership Fund (UPF) of Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• RawbloxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Build Back Bio' initiative for post-war reconstruction using bio-oriented building solutions in Ukraine.
• Ukrainian Hemp AssociationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the Ukrainian hemp industry, promoting technical hemp cultivation and processing.
• HemphousemoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company in Ukraine's hemp house construction sector, reselling Hempire products.
• єВідновлення (State Program)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of Ukrainian state reconstruction program. Allows customers to purchase Hempire materials using єВідновлення state compensation cards for rebuilding damaged properties.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IsoHemp: Belgian manufacturer of hempcrete blocks and hemp-lime building solutions sold across Europe. Most directly comparable to Hempire as a hemp-based insulation/block producer with binder formulation, training programs, and a multi-country distribution footprint.
• Chanvribloc: French hempcrete block manufacturer using the Chanvribloc system for residential construction. Comparable as a hemp-lime building product specialist with a similar certification and builder-training-led go-to-market.
• Hemp Block USA: US-based hempcrete block producer serving residential and light commercial projects. Comparable as a hempcrete specialist with US market presence, though with a block-form factor vs. Hempire's pour-in-place approach.
• Just BioFiber: Canadian hempcrete block manufacturer focused on structural and insulation blocks for residential and commercial construction. Closely comparable as a North American hemp-based building products manufacturer targeting mainstream builders.
• Hempflax: Dutch vertically integrated hemp processor producing hemp fibers, hurds, and building materials including hempcrete inputs. Comparable to Hempire's upstream supply chain (hemp hurds) and downstream building-products business.
• Americhanvre: French hemp-lime construction specialist delivering hempcrete insulation, projection services, and training across Europe. Directly comparable offering (hempcrete installation + materials + education) with similar project-driven GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Baumit: Large European building materials group offering renders, plasters, insulation systems, and facade solutions. Comparable downstream as a supplier of plasters/render systems, including lime-based products, that overlap with Hempire's hemp-lime and clay-hemp plasters.
• Saint-Astier: Established French manufacturer of natural hydraulic limes and lime-based binders for construction and restoration. Comparable as a lime binder producer, though with a broader product portfolio and incumbent distribution.

Emerging players

• Hempitecture: US-based manufacturer of hemp-based insulation batts and hempcrete blocks for North American markets. Comparable as a hemp insulation product peer, with partial overlap given Hempire's US activity through its California office.
• Cavac Biomatériaux: French agricultural cooperative producing hemp hurds and bio-based building materials. Comparable upstream hemp hurds supply and downstream bio-construction materials focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hempireua
• Facebookfacebook.com/hempireua
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hempireua
• Instagraminstagram.com/hempire_ua
• TikToktiktok.com/@hempireua

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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