Transforming the way the frontline works

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What we stand for

Empowering and supporting the frontline.

BEE frontline first

Our customers come first. By truly listening, understanding their challenges, and solving their needs, we build trusted, long-term partnerships that drive results.

BEE the solution

We lead by example, keeping things simple, staying proactive, and always delivering on our promises.

BEE stronger together

We believe in the power of teamwork to achieve more — collaborating with our teams, customers, partners, and investors to succeed together.

BEE open

We stay curious, embrace new ideas, and communicate with transparency and candor, even when it’s uncomfortable.

  • 2012
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  • 2018
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  • 2019
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024

2012

Founded

Beekeeper is founded in 2012 by Cristian Grossmann, Andreas Slotosch, Daniel Sztutwojner, and Flavio Pfaffhauser in Zurich, Switzerland. A public transportation company in the city becomes our first customer.

2013

First global customer

Beekeeper launches its first global implementation, connecting 50,000 employees of a luxury hotel brand and transforming frontline communication across the organization.

2017

Series A funding

Beekeeper raises $8M in a Series A financing round led by Keen Venture Partners, allowing us to continue to push the boundaries of frontline engagement and communication.

2018

Worldwide expansion

Beekeeper expands its global presence with offices in Germany, the UK, Poland, and the United States, enhancing our ability to service customers around the world.

2018

ISO 27001 certification

Beekeeper becomes the first ISO 27001-certified mobile employee communications app, demonstrating our commitment to data security.

2019

Series B funding

Beekeeper raises $45M in a Series B funding round, allowing us to expand our platform’s functionality and further bridge the frontline disconnect.

2021

Frontline Success Platform

Beekeeper introduces the Frontline Success Platform, a one-stop solution to improve frontline engagement, retention, and productivity.

2022

Series C funding

Beekeeper secures $50M in Series C financing to accelerate expansion in the U.S. market.

2023

Frontline intelligence

Beekeeper launches the AI-powered Frontline Intelligence platform, providing leaders real-time insights into employee sentiment and performance.

2024

Now

Beekeeper keeps innovating, most recently launching an employee lifecycle tool to transform frontline HR workflows. Our Frontline Success Summit is now an industry must-attend, attracting hundreds each year.