Our Roots Run Deep
From a single rooftop hive to a nationwide movement — here's how we're transforming cities one colony at a time.
Our Mission
Urban Vertical Beekeeping Co. was founded in 2019 by a group of beekeepers, architects, and environmentalists who saw an opportunity: cities have enormous untapped potential for supporting pollinators.
Our vertical hive system was born from the question, "How do you fit a thriving bee colony into a 4-square-foot footprint?" The answer is our patented modular tower design — stackable, weather-resistant, and optimized for bee health in urban microclimates.
Today, we manage over 500 hive installations across 35 cities, produce 12,000+ pounds of artisan honey annually, and have measurably improved local pollination rates wherever our hives stand.
Our Values
Every action restores more than it takes.
We build connections between people and nature.
Old craft meets modern design.
From hive health data to honey sourcing — we share everything.
Meet the Keepers
Elena Martinez
Co-Founder & CEOFormer urban planner turned beekeeper. Elena designed our first vertical hive prototype on her Brooklyn fire escape.
David Kim
Head of Hive EngineeringDavid brings 15 years of industrial design experience. He leads the R&D behind our modular hive systems.
Priya Okonkwo
Head ApiaristThird-generation beekeeper with a master's in entomology. Priya oversees colony health across all installations.
Tom Whitfield
Sustainability DirectorTom ensures every aspect of our operations meets the highest environmental and ethical standards.
The Hive Timeline
The First Hive
Elena installs the first vertical hive prototype on a Brooklyn rooftop. It produces 30 pounds of honey in its first season.
Patent & Seed Funding
Our modular hive design is patented. We raise $1.2M in seed funding from impact investors.
100 Hives, 10 Cities
We cross 100 active installations and launch our direct-to-consumer honey subscription service.
B-Corp Certification
Certified B-Corp. We launch our beeswax product line and corporate pollination partnership program.
500+ Hives, 35 Cities
Over 500 active hives, 12K+ lbs of honey produced annually, and a thriving community of urban beekeepers.