What EDALAB does

EDALAB (legal name: Edalab S.r.l.) is an Italian private limited company founded in 2007 as a spin-off of the University of Verona's Department of Computer Science, headquartered in Verona with operational offices in San Giovanni Lupatoto and Zevio (VR). The company provides end-to-end custom technology development services to enterprise clients, covering the full hardware-software stack from embedded firmware and custom microcontroller board design (STM32, ESP32, PIC, Nordic, TI) to cloud microservices, mobile/web applications, and AI/ML integration. Its flagship product is BOX-IO, a proprietary multiprotocol IoT ecosystem comprising edge gateway hardware (supporting Modbus RS485, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, wM-BUS, OPC-UA, BLE, NFC, 4G, WiFi, MQTT), bridge modules (LoRaWAN, Zigbee, WiFi), and a cloud platform with 356 pre-integrated sensors, white-label customization, and RESTful API access.

The company's revenue model combines project-based professional services (with disclosed budget tiers ranging from €10,000 to over €300,000 per engagement), hardware sales of BOX-IO gateways and vertical kits (Energy Control, Environmental Control, Product Control, Lighting Control), recurring SaaS/cloud platform subscriptions on Kubernetes microservices, and technical training and consultancy. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, with each client assigned a dedicated Senior Project Manager; the commercial area is led by Co-Founder & CEO Walter Vendraminetto. Customer segments are horizontally diverse, spanning industrial manufacturing and automation (Sovema Group, Marchesini Group, Corob, Fiam, Giordano Controls, DEA), consumer appliance OEMs (OCS coffee machines, unnamed oven manufacturer, Telefin), building automation and HVAC (Robur, Cefla), healthcare (Fresenius), insurance (Cattolica Assicurazioni), and public sector (Comune di Padova). EDALAB holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2024 certifications and is an OVHCloud Standard Partner leveraging both OVHCloud and Microsoft Azure infrastructure.

Name

EDALAB

Legal name

Edalab S.r.l.

Website

https://edalab.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EDALAB is an Italian boutique IoT engineering firm (founded 2007, Verona) that delivers end-to-end custom development services, from embedded firmware and microcontroller hardware to cloud microservices and mobile apps, to industrial manufacturers, appliance OEMs, and public-sector clients via its proprietary BOX-IO multiprotocol IoT platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial IoT Solutions

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

AI/ML Solution Integration & MLOps Enablement (BPAEAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Embedded Software & Firmware Tools (Compilers, Debug, RTOS tooling) (HDAHAFAE), AI/ML Engineering & Model Development Services (BPAEAHAF), Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC)

Keywords

• Industrial IoT solutions
• Embedded firmware development
• Custom hardware design
• Cloud platform services
• Predictive maintenance systems

Headquarters

HQ city

San Giovanni Lupatoto

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Project Development Services: EDALAB operates as a bespoke technology development firm, delivering end-to-end projects from ideation through prototyping to market-ready production. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts spanning software, hardware, firmware, cloud, and IoT services. Project budgets disclosed on the website range from €10,000 to over €300,000, indicating primarily large enterprise engagements.
2. BOX-IO IoT Platform & Devices: The company sells its BOX-IO multiprotocol edge gateway, associated bridge devices (LoRaWAN, Zigbee, WiFi), and vertical IoT kits (energy control, environmental control, product control, lighting control) along with the cloud platform. The platform supports white-labeling and branding customization for clients.
3. SaaS / Cloud Platform Services: BOX-IO cloud platform services are delivered as SaaS with microservices architectures on Kubernetes, providing device management, real-time monitoring, analytics, and notifications as ongoing cloud services.
4. Technical Training & Consultancy: EDALAB offers technical training courses, strategic consultancy, and internal workshops in software development, embedded systems, IoT, industrial automation, and cloud computing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EDALAB delivers end-to-end custom IoT product development projects spanning embedded firmware, custom electronic hardware (microcontroller boards), cloud microservices architecture, and mobile/web applications. The firm also develops and sells its proprietary BOX-IO IoT platform, which combines multiprotocol edge gateways, LoRaWAN/Zigbee/WiFi bridge modules, and a customizable cloud platform supporting real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and white-label OEM deployments. Revenue is generated through quote-based project contracts (typical budgets from €10,000 to over €300,000), supplemented by BOX-IO hardware sales, recurring SaaS subscriptions, and technical training/consultancy.

Product overview

EDALAB offers a comprehensive IoT ecosystem centered around the BOX-IO platform, which consists of hardware devices (Edge Gateway, LoRaWAN Bridge, Zigbee Bridge, WiFi Bridge) and cloud/software services for control and monitoring. The platform supports multiple vertical solutions including Energy Control, Environmental Control, Product Control, and Lighting Control. Beyond BOX-IO, EDALAB provides software development services (web, mobile, desktop applications), firmware development, cloud computing, hardware design, and IoT ecosystem services covering the entire data chain from field acquisition to AI analysis. The company also offers embedded systems development for real-time applications, all leveraging AI capabilities including predictive analytics, anomaly detection for industrial predictive maintenance, and process automation through cloud services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BOX-IO: Hardware and software IoT platform for control and monitoring of assets, products, and services. Includes edge gateway multiprotocollo devices and web/mobile applications for real-time data acquisition and analysis.
• BOX-IO Platform

Products and services

• BOX-IO IoT Platform End-to-end IoT ecosystem combining multiprotocol edge gateways, bridge modules (LoRaWAN, Zigbee, WiFi), and a customizable cloud platform for real-time control, monitoring, and predictive analytics of industrial assets, products, and environments. Supports white-labeling and OEM branding customization, with 356 pre-integrated sensors and RESTful API access.
• BOX-IO Edge Gateway Multiprotocol IoT gateway device that acquires, processes, and transmits field data via Modbus RS485, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, wM-BUS, OPC-UA, BLE, NFC, 4G, WiFi, and MQTT, enabling connectivity of both analog and digital industrial objects to the BOX-IO cloud.
• BOX-IO LoRaWAN Bridge Bridge device enabling LoRaWAN protocol connectivity for long-range, low-power wireless communication between field IoT devices and the BOX-IO platform.
• BOX-IO Zigbee Bridge Bridge device enabling Zigbee protocol connectivity for short-range mesh networking between field IoT devices and the BOX-IO platform.
• BOX-IO WiFi Bridge Bridge device enabling WiFi connectivity for IoT devices to connect to the BOX-IO platform infrastructure.
• BOX-IO Energy Control Vertical IoT solution kit for energy monitoring and optimization of plants, buildings, and integrated systems using wireless sensors for temperature, humidity, brightness, and energy consumption, delivered with the BOX-IO cloud platform.
• BOX-IO Environmental Control Vertical IoT solution kit for environmental monitoring covering air quality, weather conditions, and environmental parameters using IoT sensors and the BOX-IO cloud platform.
• BOX-IO Product Control Vertical IoT solution kit for monitoring and remote control of OEM products, enabling digitalization and smart connectivity for traditional devices.
• BOX-IO Lighting Control Vertical IoT solution kit for smart lighting management and control of lighting systems in buildings and industrial environments.
• Custom Software Development Services Design and development of web applications, desktop applications, Qt-based HMIs, and mobile applications for Android and iOS for enterprise clients across industrial, healthcare, and consumer appliance sectors.
• Custom Hardware Design Services Advanced electronic engineering for custom board design and integration of microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32, PIC, Nordic Semiconductor, TI) into dedicated products for enterprise clients.
• IoT Platform & Ecosystem Development Services End-to-end management of the IoT data chain from field acquisition through cloud analytics and AI, including the BOX-IO platform deployment, customization, and integration with client systems.
• Cloud Computing Services Design and deployment of cloud architectures and digital infrastructure to bring client products and services to the cloud, leveraging Kubernetes microservices, Microsoft Azure, and OVHCloud.
• Embedded Systems & Custom Firmware Development Services Custom firmware development for microcontrollers with OTA update capability, RTOS and non-RTOS options, and compliance with MISRA coding standards and EN ISO 13849-1 / EN 62061 safety standards for real-time industrial applications.
• Technical Training & Consultancy Services Technical training courses, strategic consultancy, and internal workshops covering software development, embedded systems, IoT, industrial automation, and cloud computing for enterprise clients and partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• BOX-IO platform manages 356 pre-integrated sensor types across multiple domains
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• University of Verona - Department of Computer Science (Electronic Systems Design - ESD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007EDALAB was founded in 2007 as a spin-off of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Verona. The partnership provides sustained access to academic R&D, ML expertise, and over 250 completed innovation projects. Full Professor Franco Fummi serves as EDALAB's Co-Founder & R&D Manager. The collaboration focuses on data analysis, machine learning algorithm development, and cutting-edge embedded systems research. This is EDALAB's foundational strategic partnership.
• OVHCloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationEDALAB is an OVHCloud Standard Partner, utilizing OVHCloud infrastructure for cloud deployment of IoT products and services in both shared and private modes. OVHCloud operates 400,000+ servers across 31 data centers on 4 continents. The partnership enables EDALAB to offer flexible, cost-effective cloud solutions with full data sovereignty and access to OVHCloud's advanced infrastructure features.
• Sovema GroupmajorOthersSovema Group is listed among EDALAB's key clients and partners, representing a major industrial manufacturing customer for whom EDALAB develops custom IoT solutions.
• Marchesini GroupmajorOthersMarchesini Group is listed among EDALAB's key clients and partners in the industrial manufacturing sector, representing a major packaging and production line automation customer.
• Corob SpaminorOthersCorob Spa is listed among EDALAB's partner/client logos for industrial manufacturing solutions.
• Cattolica AssicurazioniminorOthersCattolica Assicurazioni is listed as a client in the financial/insurance sector.
• Comune di PadovaminorOthersComune di Padova (Municipality of Padua) is listed as a public sector client engaged in smart city and digital transformation projects.
• RoburminorOthersRobur is listed as a client in the building automation and HVAC sector.
• FreseniusminorOthersFresenius is listed as a client in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector.
• DEAminorOthersDEA is listed as a client in the industrial manufacturing sector.
• DallacorteminorOthersDallacorte is listed as a client in the agricultural and food processing sector.
• CeflaminorOthersCefla is listed as a client in the building management and smart building sector.
• Giordano ControlsminorOthersGiordano Controls is listed as a client in the industrial controls sector.
• TelefinminorOthersTelefin is listed as a client in the smart home and IoT sector.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationEDALAB leverages Microsoft Azure as a cloud infrastructure platform for its IoT solutions, as referenced in multiple project case studies (coffee machine remote control platform, industrial screwdriver monitoring). Azure provides cloud services for device management, data storage, and microservices deployment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SECO: Italian embedded computing and IoT solutions company offering edge hardware, sensors, and integrated software platforms for industrial customers. Comparable to EDALAB in its vertical-integration model spanning hardware design, firmware, and cloud services.
• EXOR International: Italy-based manufacturer of HMI panels, edge controllers, and industrial IoT solutions. Directly comparable to EDALAB in industrial automation customer base, HMI/Qt-based development expertise, and embedded hardware offerings.
• Eurotech: Italian-headquartered provider of embedded computing hardware, edge IoT gateways, and IoT integration software. Closest geographic and product peer to EDALAB, competing in the same European industrial/edge IoT segment with similar hardware-software stack positioning.
• ReliaTec: Italian systems integrator and IoT solutions provider serving industrial customers with embedded design, edge gateways, and cloud services. Closely comparable in scale, geography, and target customer segment to EDALAB's bespoke industrial IoT development model.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens (Insights Hub / MindSphere): Industrial giant offering the Insights Hub (formerly MindSphere) cloud IoT platform and a broad portfolio of industrial automation and edge devices. Overlaps EDALAB's industrial predictive maintenance and asset monitoring use cases but operates at much larger scale and breadth.
• Bosch IoT (Bosch Connected Industry): Division of Bosch providing industrial IoT solutions, edge devices, and cross-domain asset connectivity. Competes with EDALAB in European industrial IoT, particularly for factory floor digitization and predictive maintenance workloads, but with substantially broader resources.
• PTC (ThingWorx): Established IoT and digital-twin platform (ThingWorx) targeting industrial manufacturers with connected-device management, analytics, and AR overlays. Comparable to EDALAB's BOX-IO platform in functionality but with global enterprise reach and significantly larger R&D and sales investment.

Emerging players

• ClearBlade: Enterprise IoT platform vendor with edge gateways, real-time data streaming, and asset management capabilities. Overlaps with EDALAB's multiprotocol gateway and BOX-IO cloud platform positioning, particularly in industrial asset monitoring.
• Particle: IoT platform provider offering edge hardware modules, cellular/Wi-Fi connectivity, device cloud, and developer tools. Comparable to EDALAB in its full-stack IoT-from-edge-to-cloud offering, though primarily focused on developer and SMB customers rather than industrial OEMs.
• Ayla Networks: IoT platform-as-a-service provider focused on connected product manufacturers, offering device management, white-label apps, and cloud connectivity. Comparable to EDALAB's BOX-IO white-label SaaS offering for OEM appliance and equipment customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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