Wiseconn
WiseConn Engineering builds a precision irrigation and fertigation automation platform combining proprietary LoRa wireless hardware nodes with the cloud-based DropControl software, serving more than 2,000 commercial farms across 15 countries with offices in Chile, the US, Spain, Italy, and Australia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersFresno, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Wiseconn does
WiseConn Engineering is a privately held agricultural technology company founded in 2006 in Chile by Guillermo Valenzuela, José Ulloa, Luis Felipe Escobar, and Cristóbal Rivas. The company builds and sells a precision irrigation and fertigation automation system that pairs proprietary wireless hardware nodes (the RF-M1 monitor, RF-V1 valve controller, RF-X1 flexible node, and RF-C1 full-control node) with the DropControl cloud platform, which provides real-time monitoring, automated scheduling, soil moisture and climate analytics, NDVI satellite imagery (Sentinel-2), and fertigation programming accessible via web and mobile. Its core technology combines LoRa-based wireless mesh networking with proprietary hydraulic logic and a patented distributed intelligent control architecture (granted in the USA, EU, and Australia in 2020), and the platform exposes a public Monitoring + Control API integrated with 30 third-party partners including CropX, Sentek, Zentra, and Western Weather. As of 2024, WiseConn reports 20,000+ nodes deployed, 500,000 acres monitored, 100,000 sensors/actuators under management, 3,000 active users, 50+ dealers, and 2,000+ farms served across 15 countries.
WiseConn monetizes through two revenue streams: hardware sales of its proprietary RF nodes (sold direct and through dealers) and a recurring software/SaaS layer on DropControl. Pricing is quote-based and aligned to multi-year contracts, with deal size driven by farm size, node count, sensor mix, and integration scope. The company goes to market through a hybrid channel — a 50+ dealer/distributor network for installation and support, plus enterprise field sales anchored by owned regional offices in Chile (Las Condes HQ), the United States (Fresno, CA), Spain (Madrid), Italy (Trento), and Australia (Mildura). Its customers are mid-to-large commercial farms and agribusinesses producing high-value specialty crops — including citrus, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, avocados, wine and table grapes, cherries, pecans, cranberries, and canning peaches — with reported outcomes of 10–40% water savings, up to 25% energy savings, and 2–5 year payback periods. WiseConn is ISO 9001 certified and received an equity investment from Morningside Group in February 2023 (advised by Harrison Co.) to fund expansion into Australia and Europe.
Wiseconn firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Wiseconn
- Legal name
- WiseConn Engineering
- Website
- https://wiseconn.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- WiseConn Engineering builds a precision irrigation and fertigation automation platform combining proprietary LoRa wireless hardware nodes with the cloud-based DropControl software, serving more than 2,000 commercial farms across 15 countries with offices in Chile, the US, Spain, Italy, and Australia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Wiseconn industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Smart Irrigation Systems
- NAICS
- Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Irrigation Control & Automation (Controllers, Valves, Sensors, IoT) (AFAAACAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Precision Irrigation & Water Management (Smart Irrigation, Scheduling, VRI, Water Sensors) (AFAGALAF), Irrigation Scheduling & Water Optimization Analytics (AFABAMAG), Precision Sensing & Monitoring (Soil/Weather Stations, In-Field Sensors, IoT) (AFAGALAB)
Keywords
Where Wiseconn is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fresno
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Wiseconn business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary wireless nodes (RF-M1, RF-V1, RF-X1, RF-C1) for irrigation monitoring and control. Hardware is sold through dealers and direct sales channels with flexible options for different farm needs.
- Software/SaaS Platform: Cloud-based DropControl platform providing irrigation management, monitoring, analytics, and remote control capabilities. Likely subscription-based access to the platform.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based enterprise pricing for irrigation automation systems |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Wiseconn product offering
Product offeringCore offering
WiseConn sells a complete precision irrigation automation system built around its award-winning DropControl cloud platform combined with proprietary wireless hardware nodes (RF-M1, RF-V1, RF-X1, RF-C1). The system enables remote monitoring and control of irrigation valves, pumps, soil moisture probes, climate sensors, and fertigation equipment over LoRa RF and cellular networks. It is sold to commercial farms and agricultural distributors worldwide for automated irrigation scheduling, fertigation, regulatory compliance reporting, and water/energy savings.
Product overview
Wiseconn offers a complete irrigation automation system consisting of the award-winning DropControl cloud-based software platform combined with a range of wireless hardware nodes (RF-M1, RF-V1, RF-X1, RF-C1). The DropControl platform provides irrigation scheduling, fertigation control, soil moisture analysis, climate monitoring, and NDVI imagery analysis, all accessible via web and mobile applications. The hardware portfolio includes monitoring nodes, valve controllers, and flexible control units that communicate wirelessly via cellular/radio with up to 3km range. Together, the software and hardware create a unified precision irrigation system serving over 2,000 farms across 15 countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DropControl: Award-winning cloud-based irrigation automation and monitoring platform that provides real-time soil moisture monitoring, irrigation scheduling, fertigation control, and data analytics for precision agriculture.
Products and services
- DropControl Platform Award-winning cloud-based irrigation automation and precision agriculture platform providing real-time monitoring, automated irrigation and fertigation scheduling, soil moisture analysis, climate data analysis, and NDVI imagery analysis. Accessible via web and mobile applications. Built for commercial farms and agricultural operations managing large irrigation networks.
- RF-M1 Monitoring Node Wireless monitoring node with fixed sensor inputs (open protocol sensors), solar panel plus batteries, and cellular/radio connectivity for simple monitoring applications including soil moisture, climate, and environmental conditions.
- RF-V1 Valve Control Node Valve control node with 2 or 4 valve control capabilities, 4 inputs for pulse flow meters or pressure switches, 3km LoRa RF range, 1-year battery or 5V solar panel, and NFC for easy configuration. Specializes in valve monitoring and control for irrigation systems.
- RF-X1 Flexible Node Flexible monitoring and control node with 5 expansion ports for inputs and outputs, solar panel plus batteries, and cellular/radio connectivity. Enables both monitoring and control functions with flexible configuration options.
- RF-C1 Full Control Node Full control node with 110V AC plus battery backup, expandable I/O set plus expansion modules, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth display monitoring. Provides total control of irrigation valves, pumps, and field devices.
- DropControl Mobile App Mobile application that optimizes agricultural operations by providing real-time data and information, enabling farmers to monitor and control irrigation activities from anywhere via smartphone.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 40% water savings reported by farmers using smart irrigation systems
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Wiseconn
Customer profileNamed customers26 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Wiseconn technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
AI capability4 records
Feature10 records
Wiseconn partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- CDTECcoreCDTEC provides integration support and data management expertise for efficient use of water resources. They assist with sensor integration and ongoing advisory for irrigation management using WiseConn's DropControl platform.
- SmartDropcoreSmartDrop provides irrigation advisory services and data interpretation for WiseConn customers in Mexico, helping with irrigation scheduling and fertigation management using DropControl data
- INCORIEGOminorInstallation partner for Cran Chile implementation, handling on-site installation of WiseConn hardware
- Consultora DiestreminorAgricultural consulting firm providing soil moisture sensor integration and advisory services for WiseConn customers
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Wiseconn competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Valmont Industries:
- Jain Irrigation Systems: Jain Irrigation is a broad incumbent providing integrated drip irrigation systems, automation, and agronomy services globally. While much larger, Jain overlaps directly with WiseConn in micro-irrigation and precision agriculture solutions for orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops in multiple geographies.
- Lindsay Corporation: Lindsay Corporation (including Zimmatic) manufactures center-pivot and lateral-move irrigation equipment with FieldNET remote management software. Both companies compete in irrigation automation for commercial agriculture with cloud-based control platforms and global dealer networks.
- Netafim (Orbia): Netafim, an Orbia subsidiary, is the global leader in drip irrigation and offers digital farming solutions including NetBeat. Both companies target orchard, vineyard, and specialty crop growers seeking precision water management, though Netafim operates at significantly larger scale.
Direct peers
- CropX: CropX is a direct peer offering soil sensing and precision irrigation analytics. Both companies compete in cloud-based irrigation decision support, integrate with similar sensor manufacturers, and target commercial farms seeking water and yield optimization - notably CropX is even integrated into WiseConn's DropControl platform.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Wiseconn social profiles
Digital presenceWiseconn compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Wiseconn financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Wiseconn leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Wiseconn funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Wiseconn M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Wiseconn
What does Wiseconn do?
WiseConn sells a complete precision irrigation automation system built around its award-winning DropControl cloud platform combined with proprietary wireless hardware nodes (RF-M1, RF-V1, RF-X1, RF-C1). The system enables remote monitoring and control of irrigation valves, pumps, soil moisture probes, climate sensors, and fertigation equipment over LoRa RF and cellular networks. It is sold to commercial farms and agricultural distributors worldwide for automated irrigation scheduling, fertigation, regulatory compliance reporting, and water/energy savings.
Is Wiseconn a public or private company?
Wiseconn is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Wiseconn founded?
Wiseconn was founded in 2006. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Wiseconn based?
Wiseconn is headquartered in Fresno, United States, in the North America region.
How does Wiseconn make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software/SaaS Platform.
Who are Wiseconn's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Valmont Industries, Jain Irrigation Systems, Lindsay Corporation and Netafim (Orbia). CropX is listed as a direct peer.
Does Wiseconn have an API?
Yes. Wiseconn offers a public API with two components: 'API Monitoreo' (Monitoring API) for sharing or receiving data to/from third-party platforms, and 'API Control' for bidirectional communication with the ability to receive irrigation programs from other third-party platforms. The API enables integration with external farm management systems, weather services, and satellite imagery providers. The company reports having 30 API Partners expanding platform capabilities. Developer documentation is at www.dropcontrol.com.
What industry is Wiseconn in?
Wiseconn's product category is Smart Irrigation Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAAACAF, Irrigation Control & Automation (Controllers, Valves, Sensors, IoT), with a secondary code of AFAGALAF, Precision Irrigation & Water Management (Smart Irrigation, Scheduling, VRI, Water Sensors). Its NAICS code is 333111 and its SIC code is 3523.