Posie Pots
Manufactures patented, 3D-printed self-watering planters using a sub-irrigation system to reduce watering frequency.
- CEO / Founder
- Kay Wells
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $125K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- UMSL DEI Accelerator; Arch Grants; Kiva
Technology & Products
Key Products
Posie Pots manufactures patented, 3D-printed self-watering planters made from eco-friendly, corn-based plastic. These planters feature a unique internal grid and water reservoir system that regulates moisture, allowing plants to be watered only once a month.
Technological Advantage
Layered fabrication of complex internal structures (drainage, aeration, root circulation) that are difficult to manufacture traditionally.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces watering to once a month, uses 95% less water and 1/3 the soil of typical planters via a patented sub-irrigation system.
How They Differentiate
First/only patented 3D-printed self-watering planter; 95% water reduction; 12 minutes of care per year.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Consumer (plant beginners, home/office gardeners)
Industry Verticals
Gardening; Horticulture; Sustainability
Competitors
Parallel Goods; Minimum Design; Honey & Ivy
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Uses 95% less water, 1/3 soil vs. traditional; waters once/month.
Major Milestones
Founded 2019; Walmart Gold Ticket winner; UMSL DEI Accelerator selection (Dec 2022, $50K)
Notable Customers
Walmart; U.S. Air Force; Dierbergs Markets; Schnucks Markets; Missouri History Museum; St. Louis University; Washington University in St. Louis; Harris-Stowe State University; Lincoln University of Missouri; Maryville University; Howie Mandel