Abaco S.P.A

What Abaco S.P.A does

Abaco S.p.A is an Italian agritech software company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Mantua, Italy, with additional offices in Rome and Reading (UK). The company develops modular software platforms for land and territorial resource management, combining satellite observation data processing, IoT sensor integration, AI-powered computer vision and predictive analytics, GIS mapping, and georeferenced dashboards. It operates three core products: ABACO Farmer (digital farming solution for precision agriculture and supply chain traceability), ABACO Agri (government suite for Common Agricultural Policy fund management), and ABACO Asset Management (smart asset management for photovoltaic plants, buildings, and infrastructure), complemented by specialized modules including Soil Health, Agrivoltaic Solution, and a Sustainability Measurement Platform developed in partnership with ERM.

The company serves a dual customer base: national and local government agencies managing agricultural policy and CAP funds (including the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), and large agro-industrial enterprises and cooperatives requiring supply chain traceability (Ferrero, Princes, Ferrari Trento, Terremerse, ASDA, Tesco, McCain). Revenue is generated through software licensing and SaaS subscriptions to public administration and private enterprises, supplemented by professional services for digital transformation consulting and implementation.

Since October 2023, Abaco has operated as a subsidiary of Diagram S.p.A, formed through the merger of IBF Servizi, Agronica, and Abaco Group. Diagram itself became majority-owned by CDP Equity and Trilantic Europe in equal shares in January 2025, positioning the group as Italy's first agritech pole and one of Europe's leading operators with 250+ collaborators and over €40 million in consolidated 2023 revenue. The group manages more than 50 million hectares across operations, with Abaco's standalone software covering 2+ million hectares in Italy and 500,000 hectares internationally.

Name

Abaco S.P.A

Legal name

Abaco S.p.A

Website

https://abacogroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Abaco S.p.A is an Italian agritech software company that develops modular platforms combining satellite imagery, IoT sensors, and AI analytics to serve government agencies managing agricultural policy and large enterprises requiring precision farming and supply chain traceability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Imagery & Monitoring Platforms (AFAAAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Decision Support & Agronomic Modeling (Yield, Irrigation, Pest/Disease Forecasting) (AFAAAFAF), Precision Sensing & Monitoring (Soil/Weather Stations, In-Field Sensors, IoT) (AFAGALAB), Drone/UAV Data Capture & Processing Software (AFAAAFAH), Data Integration, Interoperability & APIs (ETL, Data Standards, Connectivity Hubs) (AFABAMAL)

Keywords

• Agricultural management software
• Precision agriculture solutions
• Satellite observation analytics
• Farm management platforms
• Agri-environmental monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Mantua

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing/SaaS: Proprietary software solutions for agricultural management, territorial resource control, and CAP policy management sold as subscription or license to government agencies and private enterprises.
2. Professional Services: Consulting and implementation services for digital transformation projects, particularly for public administration and large agricultural enterprises.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Abaco S.P.A develops software platforms for agricultural and territorial resource management. Its offerings combine satellite observation, IoT sensor data, and proprietary analytics to support farmers, agro-industrial enterprises, and public administration bodies in managing farm operations, EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funds, and agri-environmental compliance. The company sells both on-premise and SaaS solutions as part of the wider Diagram group.

Product overview

Abaco S.P.A is a European leader in agricultural technology offering a modular platform ecosystem with three core products: ABACO Farmer (digital farming solution for private sector), ABACO Agri (government CAP management suite), and ABACO Asset Management (smart asset management). These core products are complemented by specialized modules including Soil Health for soil quality analysis, Agrivoltaic Solution for combined energy and crop monitoring, Sustainability Measurement Platform (developed with ERM) for ESG metrics, Ginevra for organic waste tracking, and Soil Health Scorecard for supply chain soil monitoring. The platform architecture integrates satellite observation, IoT sensor networks, and AI for comprehensive territorial resource management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ABACO Farmer: Digital platform for farmers providing crop monitoring, satellite-based yield estimation, agrivoltaic management, and precision agriculture tools.
• ABACO Agri
• ABACO Asset Management
• Soil Health

Products and services

• ABACO Farmer
• ABACO Agri
• ABACO Asset Management
• Soil Health
• Agrivoltaic Solution
• Ginevra
• Sustainability Measurement Platform
• Soil Health Scorecard

Quantifiable outcome

• 2+ million hectares served in Italy and 500,000 abroad through proprietary software solutions
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diagram S.p.A (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2024Diagram is the new parent company of Abaco Group, formed through the integration of IBF Servizi, Agronica, and Abaco Group. It is Italy's first agritech pole and among Europe's leading operators.
• NIABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2023NIAB (UK agricultural research organization) partnered with Abaco, ASDA, Tesco, and McCain to launch the Soil Health Scorecard digital application for agricultural innovation and sustainability.
• TUTTOFOODminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 May 2023Abaco participated in TUTTOFOOD Milano exhibition for the entire agri-food ecosystem, showcasing digital solutions for territorial resource management.
• MacfrutminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 May 2023Abaco participated as exhibitor at Macfrut trade show for fruit and vegetable sector professionals in Italy and internationally.
• Talent GardenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2023Collaboration with Talent Garden for the event 'Future of Food and Business Innovation' at Politecnico di Bari, focusing on agri-food market challenges and digital transformation.
• European Space Agency (ESA) - Soil Zone ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2023Abaco's Soil Health platform uses field sampling protocols defined under the ESA Soil Zone project, optimizing the number and sites of surveys based on plot variability.
• ERMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 November 2022Abaco and ERM (environmental consultancy) partnered to develop a sustainability measurement platform for the primary sector, integrating new functionalities into Abaco Farmer platform for CO2 emissions, carbon storage, and water footprint monitoring.
• University of Perugia - CESARminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2021Partnership to create the 'Agritech Innovation' Think Tank (TAI), a research center analyzing sustainable and digital transformation of agribusiness with guidelines for future agriculture.
• FerrerocoreOthersAbaco provides Ferrero with traceability solutions for distinctive ingredients, managing 38,000 hectares with 1,744 contracts and real-time reporting for global supply chain visibility.
• PrincescoreOthersComplete monitoring and traceability solution for Italian tomato producer, using agro-meteorological indices and satellite observation for production planning and process optimization.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• xFarm Technologies: Swiss-Italian farm management SaaS platform offering satellite imagery, IoT, and decision-support tools to farmers and agribusinesses. Direct competitor in the European precision agriculture software market with overlapping farmer and supply-chain customer segments.
• Granular (Corteva): Farm management software acquired by Corteva, focused on operational record-keeping, agronomy, and financial planning for row-crop enterprises. Direct peer in the farm management software category with similar SaaS-to-farmer delivery model.
• Agricolus: Italian precision agriculture SaaS platform providing satellite monitoring, decision support systems, and farm management tools. Direct domestic competitor with overlapping Mediterranean farmer customer base and similar satellite-IoT-AI technology stack.

Broad incumbents

• Climate FieldView (Bayer): Bayer's flagship digital farming platform providing satellite imagery, field data analytics, and agronomic recommendations. Larger incumbent with broader global reach, bundled with Bayer's seed and crop-protection portfolio, competing for the same farmer and enterprise accounts.
• Syngenta Cropwise: Syngenta's digital agronomy platform combining imagery, scouting, and prescription tools for farmers globally. Competes head-to-head with Abaco Farmer in private-sector precision agriculture and benefits from Syngenta's input distribution moat.
• Trimble Agriculture: Established precision agriculture platform offering GNSS guidance, telematics, farm management software, and water management solutions. Larger incumbent serving similar farmer and agribusiness segments with broader hardware-software portfolio.
• Esri (ArcGIS): Global GIS and spatial analytics platform widely used in agriculture, environmental management, and public-sector land administration. Broader incumbent whose mapping technology underpins much of the geospatial infrastructure that Abaco builds upon.

Emerging players

• Taranis: Aerial imagery and AI-driven crop intelligence platform using drones and satellites for field-level scouting and decision support. Emerging player with partial overlap in satellite imagery and AI analytics for agriculture, with a more asset-light subscription model.
• Agremo: Drone and aerial imagery analytics platform focused on crop stand count, weed detection, and field health analysis. Emerging player with narrower focus than Abaco but overlapping AI analytics on imagery for agriculture.

Others

• Planet Labs: Earth observation satellite operator providing high-cadence imagery and analytics to agriculture, government, and commercial customers. Upstream data and infrastructure provider to platforms like Abaco, rather than a direct end-user competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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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