Company profile
Pollen Patrollers Limited
Pollen Patrollers Ltd is a privately held, women-founded Kenyan agritech company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Nairobi. The company operates a dual business model comprising Smart Hive leasing for beekeepers and precision pollination services for smallholder farmers. Its solar-powered, IoT-enabled Smart Hive devices monitor parameters including hive temperature, humidity, sound and bee activity in real time, with AI and machine-learning systems analysing the data to generate actionable insights for beekeepers. Its precision pollination service uses satellite imagery, farm data and mapping technology to determine optimal hive placement and pollination schedules based on factors including crop type, flowering periods and weather conditions. Pollen Patrollers also provides an AI-powered hotline and USSD chatbot offering localised agricultural training and advice, including in areas with limited internet connectivity.
- Sector
- Agriculture and food / Crop Production
- Markets
- Kenya
- Founded
- 2020
- Ownership
- Private
- Stage
- Startup
- Capital raised
- $50,014
- Employees
- 11-50
- Business model
- B2B, B2C Subscription, Transactional, Rental/Leasing
Products and services
Smart Hive Technology; Precision Pollination Services; AI-Powered Farmer Hotline & USSD Chatbot
Transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2026 | FINCA Ventures invests USD 40k in Pollen Patrollers' operations in Kenya | Venture Capital | $40,000 | Kenya |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited's Investment in Pollen Patrollers' Operations in Kenya for KSH 1.3 million | Venture Capital | $10,014 | Kenya |
Source: Partner Researchers.