Gaiago
Gaiago is a French agtech company that develops soil biostimulants (prebiotics and probiotics such as NUTRIGEO and FREE N100) and operates Gaiago Carbone, the first Gold Standard-certified soil carbon credit program. It serves professional farmers across Europe through 80+ distributors and a co-development partnership with Corteva.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersSaint-malo, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Gaiago does
Gaiago is a French agtech company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Saint-Malo that develops, manufactures, and commercializes soil biostimulant products for regenerative agriculture. Its core technology is built around soil prebiotics (NUTRIGEO, K1) that activate beneficial fungi and decomposer microorganisms, and soil probiotics (FREE N100 based on Azotobacter for atmospheric nitrogen fixation, FREE PK based on Bacillus mucilaginosus for mineral solubilization) that reduce dependence on synthetic fertilizers. The portfolio also includes foliar prebiotics (STIMULUS) and contact bioprotection products (ALTELA, MEMCOMBA). Product development is supported by the BIOMES research chair co-founded with UniLaSalle university and a multi-year field trial dataset.
Gaiago monetizes primarily through wholesale biostimulant sales to farmers via a network of over 80 agricultural distributors in France, with international distribution into the UK, Ireland, Germany, Poland, and the Czech/Slovak/Hungarian region. The company added a second revenue stream in 2022 with Gaiago Carbone, a carbon credit program that enrolls farmers in multi-year commitments, measures soil organic carbon evolution through sampling, and monetizes the verified carbon storage through South Pole on the voluntary carbon market under Gold Standard certification. The first promotion (5,203 hectares, 133 farmers) delivered an average payment of €304 per hectare for the initial 3-year carbon storage period in March 2026.
The company also generates value through complementary offerings including the Université des Sols training program, the Club Fertilité des Sols farmer community, and the La Terre Par Dessus Tout field study. A global technology partnership with Corteva Agriscience provides a path to worldwide commercialization of biofungicide technology. The company employs 11-50 people (approximately 40% agronomists), has raised €13 million from impact and institutional investors including Telos Impact, We Positive Invest, UNEXO, BPI France, and A Plus Finance, and was recognized through French Tech Agri20 (2022), French Tech 2030 (2023), and the Greentech Innovation label (2021).
Gaiago firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gaiago
- Legal name
- SAS GAÏAGO
- Website
- https://gaiago.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Gaiago is a French agtech company that develops soil biostimulants (prebiotics and probiotics such as NUTRIGEO and FREE N100) and operates Gaiago Carbone, the first Gold Standard-certified soil carbon credit program. It serves professional farmers across Europe through 80+ distributors and a co-development partnership with Corteva.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gaiago industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Biostimulants and Soil Probiotics
- NAICS
- Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)
- SIC
- Agricultural Services (700), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Biostimulants & Plant Health Biologicals (Microbial/Non-microbial) (AFABAEAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Soil Health Activators & Biostimulants (Humates, Amino Acids, Seaweed Extracts) (AFABAKAJ), Soil Carbon & Regenerative Agriculture Removal (Soil Organic Carbon Credits) (EUABAFAG), Nutrient Stewardship & Soil Fertility Management (4R Nutrients, Compost, Biofertilizers) (AFAGAMAE)
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Where Gaiago is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint-malo
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Gaiago business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Biostimulant product sales: Sale of biostimulant products (NUTRIGEO, K1, FREE N100, FREE PK, STIMULUS, and others) to farmers through distributor networks. Products are used to improve soil health, crop yields, and quality.
- Carbon credits (Gaïago Carbone): Gaïago Carbone generates carbon credits from farmers' soil carbon sequestration, verified through soil sampling every 3 years over a 5-year engagement. Credits are valued by South Pole and sold on the voluntary carbon market, with farmers receiving direct payments (approximately €304/hectare for the first 3-year period).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome Based/ Performance | Multi-year contract | Gaïago Carbone farmer payment based on measured soil carbon sequestration |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels8 records
Gaiago product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gaiago manufactures and sells homologated soil biostimulants and probiotics (NUTRIGEO, K1, FREE N100, FREE PK, STIMULUS, ALTELA, MEMCOMBA, GEOFAST) that restore soil biology, fix atmospheric nitrogen, solubilize blocked minerals, and activate plant defenses for farmers. The company also operates Gaïago Carbone, a soil-carbon measurement and carbon-credit program that pays farmers for verified regenerative agriculture practices, plus the Université des Sols training service for agricultural advisers.
Product overview
Gaïago is an agricultural inputs company offering a comprehensive suite of soil biostimulants, soil probiotics, and foliar products centered around its core NUTRIGEO soil prebiotic technology. The product portfolio is organized into three main categories: soil prebiotics (NUTRIGEO, GEOFAST) for regenerating soil fertility and structure through beneficial fungi activation; soil probiotics (K1, FREE N100, FREE PK) for organic matter decomposition, atmospheric nitrogen fixation, and mineral bioavailability; and foliar products (STIMULUS, ALTELA, MEMCOMBA) for activating plant natural defenses and microbiota. Gaïago Carbone is a complementary carbon financing service that rewards farmers for measured soil carbon sequestration using the NUTRIGEO-based approach, achieving Gold Standard certification. Additional offerings include soil barn environment products (ASSAINIX), and the Université des Sols training program. The company operates with agronomic expertise founded on internal R&D and the BIOMES research chair partnership with UniLaSalle.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Université des Sols (UDS): A soil fertility and health training program by Gaïago, combining theoretical knowledge and field practice, delivered by Francis Bucaille for agricultural technicians, agronomists, and crop managers.
- Gaïago Carbone
- Club Fertilité des Sols
- La Terre Par Dessus Tout
- Ferme Référence (Reference Farm Network)
Products and services
- NUTRIGEO Homologated soil prebiotic biostimulant that stimulates beneficial soil fungi activity, improves soil structure, accelerates humification, enhances nutrient uptake and sequesters CO2. Effects visible within 6 months. Certified usable in organic agriculture under EU Regulation 2018/848.
- K1 Soil prebiotic activating decomposer microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) to accelerate fresh organic matter decomposition and transform it into nutrients and stable humus.
- FREE N100 Homologated soil probiotic based on Azotobacter sp. bacteria enabling natural atmospheric nitrogen fixation, reducing dependence on synthetic fertilizers. Suitable for organic farming and vulnerable nitrogen zones.
- FREE PK Homologated soil probiotic based on Bacillus mucilaginosus that solubilizes and makes blocked minerals in soil (including phosphorus and potassium) accessible to plants. Usable in organic agriculture.
- STIMULUS Homologated foliar prebiotic providing essential nutrients for phyllosphere microorganism development, supporting photosynthesis, proteosynthesis, and plant stress recovery. Usable in organic agriculture.
- ALTELA Homologated contact foliar product limiting development of fungal and bacterial diseases on plant surfaces by creating unfavorable mechanical conditions for pathogens. Usable in organic agriculture.
- MEMCOMBA
Quantifiable outcome
- +3.1 teqCO2/ha/year average carbon sequestration measured on 5,203 ha first promotion (Gold Standard certified)
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Gaiago
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Gaiago technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Gaiago partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and flagship.
- SysfarmminorJoined Climate Agriculture Alliance after founding, contributing to carbon farming ecosystem.
- Climate Agriculture Alliance (CAA)majorGaïago is a founding member of the Climate Agriculture Alliance alongside FarmLEAP, TerraTerre, Rize, Soil Capital, Carbone Farmers, MyEasyFarm, Genesis Soil Health, and others. The association launched FarmVault, a unique carbon farming registry to prevent double counting of carbon credits. The association represents 4,800 farmers in France and 7,400+ in Europe.
- FarmLEAPminorCo-founding member of Climate Agriculture Alliance, a carbon farming organization contributing to the FarmVault registry platform.
- TerraTerreminorCo-founding member of Climate Agriculture Alliance, working on carbon farming methodologies and FarmVault platform.
- Soil CapitalminorCo-founding member of Climate Agriculture Alliance and carbon program operator integrated into FarmVault.
- RizeminorCo-founding member of Climate Agriculture Alliance and carbon program operator integrated into FarmVault.
- Carbone FarmersminorCo-founding member of Climate Agriculture Alliance and carbon program operator integrated into FarmVault.
- MyEasyFarmminorCo-founding member of Climate Agriculture Alliance. Agricultural technology platform integrated into FarmVault.
- Genesis Soil HealthminorCo-founding member of Climate Agriculture Alliance and soil health rating specialist integrated into FarmVault.
- South PoleflagshipInternational climate solutions leader and key partner for carbon credit valuation in the Gaïago Carbone program. South Pole values carbon credits generated by Gaïago farmers. Nadia Kaddouri, South Pole CEO, participated in Gaïago's SIA 2026 conference and stated the program would be among two projects presented to the European Commission.
- Gold Standard FoundationflagshipGold Standard Foundation certified the design of Gaïago Carbone as the first globally certified SOC (soil organic carbon) program. Ongoing certification partner for carbon credit verification.
- UniLaSalle - BIOMES Research ChairflagshipGaïago co-founded the BIOMES (Biomécanismes pour la Vie du Sol et la Nutriprotection des Plantes) research chair with UniLaSalle university. Joint research on soil microorganism-plant interactions, published in international peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Isabelle Gattin (Aghyle unit director) is a key researcher.
- Corteva AgrisciencemajorGlobal technology partnership for developing and commercializing biofungicide technology based on natural substances worldwide. President Jean-Pierre Princen stated the agreement would accelerate worldwide introduction of biocontrôle technology and large-scale deployment of Gaïago's regenerative agriculture vision.
- Cuma FranceminorCuma (Cooperatives for the Use of Agricultural Equipment) France is listed among Gaïago's partner logos, indicating product distribution through Cuma cooperative networks.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Gaiago competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Indigo Ag: US-based agtech offering microbial seed treatments and a major agricultural carbon credit program (Indigo Carbon) that pays farmers for sequestered soil carbon. Direct peer to Gaiago on soil microbiome products and verified soil-carbon monetization.
- Pivot Bio: US microbial nitrogen-fixing company (PROVEN, RETURNS, PROVEN G3) that displaces synthetic nitrogen fertilizer. Direct peer to Gaiago's FREE N100 probiotic and overall soil-biology go-to-market.
- Soil Capital: European regenerative agriculture carbon program operating in France, Belgium, UK and beyond; co-founding member of Climate Agriculture Alliance alongside Gaiago. Direct peer on European soil-carbon credit monetization for farmers.
- Sound Agriculture: US agtech offering SOURCE (microbial nitrogen fixation) and a soil-carbon program; recently expanded to Europe. Direct peer to Gaiago on microbial nitrogen fixation and carbon credit offerings.
Emerging players
- AgBiome: US biologicals company developing microbial crop protection and biostimulant products (e.g., Howler, Symbion) using a proprietary microbial collection. Comparable to Gaiago's microbial-based biostimulants and biofungicide work.
- BioConsortia: US microbial agtech developing nitrogen-fixing and phosphorus-solubilizing microbial products (e.g., Nitrogen Plus). Directly comparable technology stack to Gaiago's FREE N100 and FREE PK probiotics.
- Biome Makers: US/Spanish soil microbiome analysis company (BeCrop) providing soil biology diagnostics. Comparable to Gaiago's soil health analytics underpinning the Ga\u00efago Carbone measurement methodology.
- Carbone Farmers: French carbon farming startup offering soil-carbon credit programs to French farmers; co-founding member of Climate Agriculture Alliance alongside Gaiago. Closely comparable peer on French soil-carbon program design and farmer enrollment.
Broad incumbents
- Novonesis (formerly Novozymes BioAg): Global enzyme and microbial solutions giant (market cap >$20B) with a large BioAg division offering biostimulants, biocontrol and inoculants. Broad incumbent in the same microbial input category as Gaiago's portfolio.
- Yara International: Norwegian global fertilizer leader (~USD 13B revenue) increasingly active in specialty fertilizers and biostimulants. Broad incumbent whose portfolio overlaps with Gaiago's soil nutrition focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights8 records
Customer concentration
Gaiago social profiles
Digital presenceGaiago compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance11 records
Gaiago financial estimates
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Gaiago leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Gaiago subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Gaiago funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors7 records
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Gaiago M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Gaiago
What does Gaiago do?
Gaiago manufactures and sells homologated soil biostimulants and probiotics (NUTRIGEO, K1, FREE N100, FREE PK, STIMULUS, ALTELA, MEMCOMBA, GEOFAST) that restore soil biology, fix atmospheric nitrogen, solubilize blocked minerals, and activate plant defenses for farmers. The company also operates Gaïago Carbone, a soil-carbon measurement and carbon-credit program that pays farmers for verified regenerative agriculture practices, plus the Université des Sols training service for agricultural advisers.
Is Gaiago a public or private company?
Gaiago is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Gaiago founded?
Gaiago was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Gaiago based?
Gaiago is headquartered in Saint-malo, France, in the Europe region.
How does Gaiago make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Biostimulant product sales are the primary driver. The others are carbon credits (Gaïago Carbone).
Who are Gaiago's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Indigo Ag, Pivot Bio, Soil Capital and Sound Agriculture. Emerging players are AgBiome, BioConsortia, Biome Makers and Carbone Farmers. Broad incumbents are Novonesis (formerly Novozymes BioAg) and Yara International.
Does Gaiago have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gaiago.
What industry is Gaiago in?
Gaiago's product category is Agricultural Biostimulants and Soil Probiotics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAEAK, Biostimulants & Plant Health Biologicals (Microbial/Non-microbial), with a secondary code of AFABAKAJ, Soil Health Activators & Biostimulants (Humates, Amino Acids, Seaweed Extracts). Its NAICS code is 32531 and its SIC code is 700.