What SOLEM does

SOLEM (legal entity Solem S.A.S.) is a French electronics company founded in 1984 and headquartered in Clapiers, France, that designs, industrializes, and markets connected devices for irrigation and the connected garden. Its product portfolio centers on Wi-Fi and LoRaWAN-enabled controllers (VILLA, LR-IP-ECO, LR-OL, LR-LIGHT, LR-NR), the 4G Irrigation Station gateway with weather station, sensor and flow-meter modules (LR-MS-ECO, NX series for water/power/door/moisture), and filtration/pump panels. The MySOLEM mobile application and web platform form a unified control and monitoring layer used by both individual homeowners and professional installers.

The company serves a deliberately broad base spanning four verticals: residential watering, connected garden (irrigation, pool, lighting), urban/municipal irrigation, and connected agriculture. Go-to-market is primarily product-led: a self-serve e-commerce storefront on solem-irrigation.com is supported by commercial and support phone lines, a multilingual (French/English/Spanish) website, downloadable product catalogs, an email newsletter, and the @SOLEMIrrigationFR YouTube channel. Pricing is quote-based rather than published, consistent with a mix of direct-to-consumer hardware sales and B2B distribution.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from hardware sales of controllers, gateways, sensors, and add-on modules, with software (MySOLEM app and web platform) provided free as part of the product bundle. The company is privately held under the French S.A.S. structure with no disclosed parent or subsidiaries; the only known institutional capital event is a 2008 round of approximately $5.46 million from Turenne Capital and Altur Investissement. Founder Bernard Bres continues to serve as founder, chairman, and CEO, and the most recent product activity — the LR-NR faucet nose and the SOLEM Performance generation launched in November 2025, with a YouTube Pro training platform planned for 2026 — points to a product-refresh and ecosystem-enablement phase rather than a near-term exit posture.

Name

SOLEM

Legal name

Solem S.A.S.

Website

https://solem.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SOLEM is a French electronics company, founded in 1984, that designs and sells Wi-Fi and LoRaWAN-connected irrigation controllers, sensor modules, and gateways — unified through the MySOLEM app — for residential homeowners, landscape professionals, municipalities, and agricultural operators across French, English, and Spanish-speaking markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Irrigation Systems

NAICS

Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Irrigation Control & Automation (Controllers, Valves, Sensors, IoT) (AFAAACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Controller/Timer & Smart Irrigation Setup (Wi‑Fi, Sensors) (HSAIAEAD), Irrigation Automation & Controllers (Timers, Solenoids, Control Panels) (AFABAHAI), Irrigation Monitoring & Sensors (Flow/Pressure Meters, Soil Moisture, Water Quality Sensors) (AFABAHAJ), Smart Irrigation & Outdoor Automation Integration (HSAHADAH)

Keywords

• Smart irrigation systems
• Connected irrigation devices
• LoRaWAN irrigation controllers
• Agricultural water management
• Residential irrigation automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Clapiers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of physical irrigation products including controllers, gateways, sensor modules, and accessories. Products are sold directly through the company website and likely through distribution channels. The VILLA Wi-Fi controller, LR-IP-ECO and LR-MS-ECO LoRaWAN modules, Irrigation Stations, and various NX smart home modules represent the core hardware offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SOLEM designs, industrializes, and sells connected irrigation devices and supporting software for residential, urban, agricultural, and professional landscaping use. Its product line includes Wi-Fi and LoRaWAN-based smart irrigation controllers, 4G gateways with weather stations, sensor modules, and lighting/pool automation accessories managed through the MySOLEM mobile app and web platform.

Product overview

SOLEM offers a modular connected irrigation platform under the MySOLEM ecosystem, comprising smart controllers (VILLA Wi-Fi, LR-IP-ECO LoRa™), sensor modules (LR-MS-ECO, NX series for water/power/moisture/door), gateways (Station Irrigation 4G), and specialized controllers (LR-LIGHT, LR-OL). The system spans four market segments: residential watering, connected garden (including pools and lighting), urban irrigation, and connected agriculture. Core communication technologies include Wi-Fi and LoRa™. The MySOLEM mobile app and web platform serve as the unified control hub. New product lines include the LR-NR faucet nose and SOLEM Performance generation featuring enhanced autonomy and performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MySOLEM: Mobile application and web platform for connected irrigation management, featuring free programming and professional-grade tools.

Products and services

• VILLA
• LR-IP-ECO Rechargeable LoRaWAN irrigation controller with integrated flow meter, available with turbine or solar panel power options, designed for residential and professional irrigation without grid power.
• Station Irrigation 4G gateway and weather station that enables remote monitoring and data collection for professional irrigation systems, used by municipalities, landscapers, and agricultural operators.
• LR-MS-ECO Rechargeable LoRaWAN sensor module with integrated flow meter, available with solar panel or turbine power options, used for soil and environmental monitoring as part of the MySOLEM ecosystem.
• LR-OL Long-range LoRaWAN lighting and fountain controller for automating outdoor lighting and water features in the connected garden environment.
• LR-LIGHT Lighting automation system for controlling and scheduling outdoor and indoor lighting through the MySOLEM connected platform.
• LR-NR LoRaWAN-enabled faucet nose that enables connected irrigation control directly at the water source, launched in November 2025 for the residential connected garden segment.
• TABLEAU 54 U Filtration control panel for standard or variable speed pumps up to 5 kW / 5 bars, designed for pump protection and management in irrigation systems.
• TABLEAU EMEC Parameter measurement device for chlorine and pH levels, used for water quality monitoring in irrigation and pool systems.
• MySOLEM Mobile App Free mobile application for irrigation control and monitoring, enabling users to program, monitor, and manage SOLEM connected irrigation devices.
• MySOLEM Web Platform Professional web-based platform for comprehensive irrigation system management, targeted at landscape professionals, municipalities, and agricultural operators managing multiple sites.
• SOLEM Performance Line New generation product line launched in November 2025 offering increased autonomy, simplicity, and performance across the SOLEM connected irrigation portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-year product warranty demonstrates durability and reliability

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Domaine du Temps PerduminorOthersA customer testimonial partner referenced on the website featuring Julien Mongis from Domaine du Temps Perdu in France, praising the collaboration for providing a product that evolves with their needs. This represents a customer reference case rather than a formal business partnership.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• NETATMO (Legrand): French smart home/weather brand owned by Legrand; makes a connected irrigation product. Direct overlap with SOLEM's residential French-market connected irrigation segment and represents both a peer and a potential acquirer/ecosystem partner.
• CropX Technologies: Israeli ag-IoT sensor and analytics company serving precision irrigation decision support. Adjacent to SOLEM's LR-MS-ECO sensor modules with overlapping Connected Agriculture customers but different emphasis on data/AI vs. controllers.

Direct peers

• Rachio: US-based smart residential irrigation controller company (acquired by rachio/Twilio-era consumer IoT community). Directly competes with SOLEM's VILLA Wi-Fi line and MySOLEM app for homeowner connected irrigation; comparable product category and DIY/channel-led GTM.
• Netafim: Israel-based precision irrigation leader owned by Orbia, specializing in drip and digital farming. Comparable to SOLEM's Connected Agriculture vertical with overlapping IoT/automation capabilities for crop irrigation.
• Baseline Systems: US manufacturer of smart irrigation controllers (baseSTATION, Soil-Max) for commercial, municipal and agricultural sites. Overlaps with SOLEM's Station Irrigation and LoRaWAN controllers in commercial/professional deployments.
• Galcon (Galil Software): Israeli maker of smart irrigation controllers and cloud-based management platforms for residential, ag and municipal use. Direct competitor in the same Wi-Fi/LoRa-era connected controller category as SOLEM.
• Calsense Irrigation Management: US-based municipal/commercial smart irrigation management provider (ET-based controllers, central control software). Directly comparable to SOLEM's Urban/Municipal Irrigation segment and Station Irrigation offering.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Industries: Large US incumbent in irrigation and outdoor lighting (Hydrawise, FX Luminaire). Competes across SOLEM's residential, municipal and ag categories with broader portfolios and global dealer networks; Hydrawise smart controllers overlap directly with MySOLEM.
• Rain Bird Corporation: Major US irrigation manufacturer serving residential, commercial, agricultural and golf markets. Overlaps with SOLEM across controllers, sensors and central-control software, though broader and more globally distributed.
• Toro Company (irrigation): US-based irrigation and outdoor equipment manufacturer. Competes in residential and professional irrigation controllers and central-control platforms; broader product portfolio than SOLEM with established distributor network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SOLEMIrrigationFR
• Xx.com/SOLEMirrigation
• Facebookfacebook.com/SOLEMIRRIGATION

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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