Name

Sfera Labs

Legal name

Sfera Labs S.r.l.

Website

https://sferalabs.cc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Edge Computing Hardware

NAICS

Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341)

SIC

Electronic Computers (3571), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Mini PCs & Small Form Factor Desktops (HDACAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Embedded & Industrial Network Interfaces (PCIe/M.2/SOM/SoC NICs) (HDAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Industrial edge computing
• Raspberry Pi servers
• Industrial PLC modules
• IIoT gateways
• DIN-rail controllers

Headquarters

HQ city

Rozzano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sfera Labs generates primary revenue from selling industrial Raspberry Pi and Arduino-based computing products including servers, I/O modules, PLCs, and sensors. Products are sold in various configurations with different Raspberry Pi compute modules and feature sets, with pricing ranging from approximately $174 to over $800 depending on product complexity.
2. Value-Added Services: Factory installation and testing of software/firmware before delivery, custom provisioning utilities, operating system pre-installation, and customized test procedures as an additional service layer on top of hardware sales.
3. OEM and Customization Services: White-label products, custom branding and packaging, hardware customization, and fully customized OEM product design and manufacturing services based on open platforms for customers with specific requirements.
4. Expansion Boards and Accessories: X2-Series expansion boards providing additional functionality including serial interfaces, UPS, digital and analog I/O, and LTE connectivity, sold as add-on modules to the core Strato Pi Max platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sfera Labs designs, manufactures, and sells industrial-grade computing hardware built on open-source Raspberry Pi and Arduino platforms. Its portfolio includes Strato Pi industrial edge servers, Iono Pi PLC/I/O modules, Exo Sense multi-sensor modules, and X2-Series modular expansion boards, plus OEM and customization services for industrial automation, IoT, and control applications.

Product overview

Sfera Labs is an Italian industrial automation company offering a portfolio of open-platform hardware products built on Raspberry Pi and Arduino technologies. The portfolio consists of three product lines: (1) the Strato Pi line of industrial edge servers in multiple form factors (Base, CM, CM Duo, CAN, UPS, Plus, Max with modular X2-Series expansion boards) that transform Raspberry Pi boards into rugged, industrial-grade servers with serial interfaces, UPS, watchdog, RTC, and security features; (2) the Iono Pi line of industrial I/O modules (PLC) combining Raspberry Pi or Arduino computing cores with digital/analog inputs, relays, and serial interfaces for automation and control; and (3) the Exo Sense line of multi-sensor modules for environmental monitoring. The Strato Pi Max serves as a modular platform with hot-swappable X2-Series expansion boards adding serial, I/O, UPS, and wireless connectivity. All products share industrial compliance (CE/FCC/IC, UL listed where applicable), open-source software resources on GitHub, and customization/OEM services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Strato: Industrial Raspberry Pi server product line featuring various models including Strato Pi Base, Strato Pi Plus, Strato Pi Max, and Strato Pi CM variants.
• Iono
• Exo Sense

Quantifiable outcome

• Self-healing capability through hardware watchdog with automatic recovery without manual intervention
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments9 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ZymbitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to offer Zymbit Secure Compute Module (SCM) as an option for Strato Pi Max. The SCM provides secure boot, encrypted file system, A/B updates with safe recovery, and cryptographic engine encapsulated in a tamper-resilient module for zero-trust environments.
• FlowfinitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development collaboration producing the Flowfinity M1 Controller, an industrial control solution based on Sfera Labs hardware for field service automation and industrial applications.
• Mouser ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal authorized distributor for Sfera Labs products, making industrial Raspberry Pi and Arduino solutions available to design engineers and manufacturers worldwide through Mouser's established distribution network.
• DigiKeycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal authorized distributor for Sfera Labs products, providing access to industrial computing solutions for the DigiKey customer base of design engineers and industrial automation professionals.
• Raspberry Pi FoundationcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Raspberry Pi Digital Design Partner. Sfera Labs products are based on Raspberry Pi computing platforms and benefit from the Raspberry Pi ecosystem, compatibility, and community support. Products carry the 'Powered by Raspberry Pi' designation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens (SIMATIC): Siemens SIMATIC is the dominant industrial automation platform globally, including PLCs, edge computing, and SCADA systems. Serves the same factory automation and industrial control buyers that Sfera Labs targets, but with a vastly larger product portfolio and installed base.
• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact is a major industrial automation vendor offering PLCs, I/O systems, and edge controllers. Competes with Sfera Labs' Iono Pi line in the industrial control and I/O module category, though Phoenix Contact uses proprietary platforms rather than open-source SBCs.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric offers Modicon PLCs, EcoStruxure edge platforms, and industrial automation software for energy and process automation. Competes with Sfera Labs in the industrial PLC and edge computing category, especially for energy management and building automation customers.
• Advantech: Advantech is a global leader in industrial computing, embedded platforms, and edge AI servers serving factory automation, energy, and transportation. Serves the same industrial edge and IoT gateway market as Sfera Labs but at much greater scale and with proprietary platforms.
• WAGO: WAGO is a major industrial automation vendor known for its WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM and PFC200 PLCs. Competes with Sfera Labs in industrial I/O and edge control, particularly in building automation and factory automation deployments.
• Beijer Electronics: Beijer Electronics produces industrial HMI panels, PLCs, and edge connectivity products for industrial automation. Overlaps with Sfera Labs' Iono Pi and Strato Pi product lines in serving system integrators and OEMs building industrial control solutions.
• Beckhoff Automation: Beckhoff Automation offers PC-based control, EtherCAT I/O, and TwinCAT automation software for industrial control applications. Competes in the same factory automation and edge control space, with a focus on PC-based rather than SBC-based architectures.

Direct peers

• OnLogic: OnLogic (formerly Logic Supply) builds rugged, small-form-factor industrial PCs and edge computing hardware for factory, automation, and edge AI use cases. Overlaps with Sfera Labs' Strato Pi line as a competing approach to industrial-grade edge computing, though OnLogic uses x86 platforms rather than SBCs.
• Revolution Pi (Kunbus GmbH): Revolution Pi by Kunbus is the closest direct competitor: an industrial PLC product line also built on Raspberry Pi Compute Modules with DIN-rail enclosures, industrial I/O, and fieldbus support. Targets the same customer profile of system integrators and small automation projects seeking open, Raspberry Pi-based industrial control.

Emerging players

• Aplex Technology: Aplex Technology manufactures industrial panel PCs, embedded systems, and IoT gateway hardware for industrial automation. Adjacent competitor in industrial edge hardware with similar small-form-factor and ruggedized product positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/sfera-labs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sferalabs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sfera-labs
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• Facebookfacebook.com/sferalabs

Compliance17 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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