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Posie Pots

HardwareSt. Louis, MO, USAFounded 2019· One of 1232 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

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
$50,000
Latest Round
Grant
Key Investors
UMSL DEI Accelerator; Kiva

Technology & Products

Key Products

Large Wave Pot; Customizable 3D-printed self-watering planters

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; Missouri History Museum; St. Louis University; Washington University in St. Louis; Harris-Stowe State University; Lincoln University of Missouri; Maryville University; Howie Mandel