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Founder

nearBees

In a nutshell

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Establishment:
2015
Founders:
RenΓ© Meyer, Viktoria Schmidt, Michael Gelhaus
In our portfolio since:
2017
Fonds:
BV3
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NearBees makes it easier for small-scale beekeepers to sell their honey directly to consumers. Through an online marketplace and an innovative shipping solution, customers can order local honey and receive it straight from their mailbox. Since 2017, the concept has also been available in supermarkets, bringing more variety to shelves dominated by imported honey. NearBees also offers corporate bee sponsorships, enabling companies to create new hives in their region and actively contribute to species conservation.

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Creating measurable impact

  • CHALLENGE

    Bee populations are declining due to climate change, invasive pests, and pesticide use. Small-scale beekeepers are essential for their survival but face challenges in marketing their honey, while consumers often encounter supermarket shelves filled with imported honey.

  • SOLUTION

    NearBees provides beekeepers with a ready-to-use sales channel. Customers can find nearby beekeepers, order regional honey online, and receive it directly in their mailbox - simple, local, and sustainable.

  • IMPACT

    NearBees opens new revenue streams for small-scale beekeepers, increases the share of regional honey in the market, and directly supports bee populations. Each order strengthens biodiversity and supports the economic viability of local beekeeping.