Beewise, Israel — Robotic Beehives for Scalable Pollination
Mission
Protect and restore global bee populations — and in doing so secure the world’s food supply — by using advanced AI, precision robotics, and automation to monitor, maintain, and improve bee health at scale. Bees pollinate a large majority of our crops, yet colonies are collapsing at alarming rates; Beewise aims to reverse this trend through technology.
Context
Bees play a critical role in global agriculture, pollinating about 75 % of the crops humans rely on, including many vegetables, fruits, and nuts. However, ecological threats such as climate change, pesticides, mites, disease, and habitat loss have contributed to heavy colony losses worldwide — challenging food security. Traditional wooden beehives and manual beekeeping are limited in scale and responsiveness, leaving colonies vulnerable. Beewise addresses these systemic challenges by replacing passive hives with intelligent robotic systems that care for bee colonies in real time.
Technology & AI Asset
BeeHome™ — Beewise’s flagship solution — is a solar-powered autonomous beehive harnessing AI, machine learning, computer vision, and precision robotics:
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Real-time monitoring: Computer vision and AI continuously assess hive health and environmental conditions.
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Autonomous robotics: On-site robotic mechanisms perform hive inspections, treatments (such as mite elimination), and maintenance without human intervention.
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AI decisioning: Proprietary algorithms analyze data to detect threats like pests or climate stressors and determine optimal responses.
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Remote control & insights: Growers and beekeepers can view hive health and intervene via software tools from any location.
The latest generation BeeHome™ 4 includes innovative features such as heat chamber technology that can eliminate 99 % of lethal Varroa mites — all chemical-free and without harming bees.
Proof & Traction
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Series D Growth Funding: In June 2025, Beewise raised $50 million in Series D financing, bringing total capital raised to nearly $170 million, with participation from major investors including Fortissimo Capital, Insight Partners, APG Asset Management, and others — validating technology potential and market confidence.
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Operational Deployment: Thousands of BeeHomes are already in the field, pollinating 300,000+ acres annually for growers around the world, improving hive health and agricultural outcomes.
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Impact on Bee Health: Use of Beewise technology has been associated with dramatically lower colony losses compared to traditional hives — with reports of less than 10 % loss in automated systems vs much higher in traditional setups.
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Global Recognition: Beewise has been recognized in awards and environmental tech showcases and cited by international press as a leader in AI-enabled agritech solutions addressing ecosystem challenges.
These signals point to genuine commercial traction, investment validation, and meaningful ecosystem impact rather than early concept trials.
Outcomes & Value Proposition
Beewise’s technology delivers measurable value for both beekeepers and growers:
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Greater hive survival: BeeHome’s automation and real-time care significantly reduce colony losses compared to traditional methods.
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Improved pollination: Healthier bees lead to better crop pollination rates and higher yields, enhancing agricultural productivity.
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Reduced labor and risk: Robotic automation eliminates much of the manual labor traditionally required in beekeeping and increases operational efficiency.
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Chemical-free pest control: Temperature-based mite elimination reduces reliance on chemical treatments, improving bee welfare.
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Scalability: The autonomous system allows growers and apiaries to manage many hives across large distances without proportional increases in labor or oversight.
Overall, Beewise positions itself as a climate tech agritech solution that improves ecological sustainability while supporting global food systems.
Website
Reference Videos
1️⃣ Beewise Technologies — Official YouTube Channel (Playlist)
Explore videos including Introduction to BeeHome 4, company overviews, and demo content from Beewise’s own channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@beewisetechnologies3414
2️⃣ BeeHome Varroa Heat Treatment Experiment — Beewise Demo
Watch how the BeeHome system handles Varroa mite treatment autonomously — a real robotics + AI experiment from the official channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpB5cAIeX4k
3️⃣ Introduction to Beewise’s BeeHome 4
Overview of the next-generation robotic beehive that uses AI, sensors, and robotics to care for bee colonies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haLXqXv8Kxc
