LB Agtech

About LB Agtech

At LB Agtech, we are passionate about empowering beekeepers with technology to improve hive health and pollination productivity. Our BeeSTAR technology delivers real-time data on internal hive conditions, allowing beekeepers to perform targeted hive inspections, reduce unnecessary operational costs, optimise honey production, maintain traceability on biosecurity, and ensure the long-term sustainability of their operations and the transparency of bee pollination services.

What is the company focused on now?

We are focused on revolutionising beekeeping through non-invasive hive inspection technology, enabling data-driven bee pollination to significantly enhance agricultural productivity. To achieve this, traceability, transparency, and data security regarding hive health information are essential, and BeeSTAR supports these data-driven agricultural decisions.

Why did you seek an R&D Loan? What did it help you achieve?

Developing BeeSTAR has been a major investment for us, requiring continuous research and development. We needed additional funding to keep developing BeeSTAR, but waiting for our R&D tax refund would have been too slow for our needs.

Kashcade’s R&D loan allowed us to unlock that capital earlier, which was crucial for keeping our development on track. With the loan, we were able to continue expanding BeeSTAR’s capabilities and invest in new features, like superior remote connectivity and collecting more accurate field data. This has helped us scale quickly without disrupting our cash flow.

What was your experience like with Kashcade?

After hearing glowing feedback from a fellow founder who had used Kashcade, we were encouraged to explore their offering. Their team took the time to understand our business and the challenges of funding our R&D. They were flexible and responsive, providing the capital we needed quickly, without the typical delays or complications. This allowed us to focus on driving innovation and growing BeeSTAR, rather than worrying about finances. Having a dependable partner like Kashcade made all the difference as we scaled and continued investing in the beekeeping industry’s future.

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"Time is as valuable as money. Kashcade saves both."

Ray Kwon, Founder & Managing Director