Soverdi

What Soverdi does

Soverdi is a French family-owned irrigation systems engineering company founded in 1983 and headquartered in Verdun-sur-Garonne (Tarn-et-Garonne). It designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains turnkey irrigation solutions — center pivots, lateral move systems, hose reels, drip and micro-sprinkler systems, pumping stations, and filtration equipment — for large-scale agricultural operations, orchard and vineyard producers, vegetable and field crop farmers, and agricultural cooperatives (ASA) across France and selective international markets including Romania, Mauritania, and Côte d'Ivoire. The company operates through five regional agencies in southwestern France (Tarn-et-Garonne, Landes, Gironde, Haute-Garonne, Aveyron) and a dedicated export division, with Patrice Gallien as gérant (managing director).

The company's technology stack combines mechanical irrigation equipment from premium partners (Lindsay/ZIMMATIC pivots, PERROT hose reels, Netafim drip, Amiad filtration) with proprietary IoT platforms: Soverdi Vision (cross-referencing weather, soil moisture, and flow data for remote equipment monitoring), Soverdi Connect (remote pumping station control), and Raindancer (GPS-based hose reel management). The wholly-owned ITREN subsidiary, founded in 2004, extends the offering into water treatment and Reuse of Treated Wastewater (REUT) for industries, local authorities, and farmers, including digestate liquid treatment for fertigation.

Soverdi's business model is project-based and quote-driven: customers receive custom-engineered irrigation systems with multi-year maintenance contracts, with pricing dependent on system complexity, equipment specification, and site conditions. Revenue is generated across hardware sales (irrigation equipment, custom-manufactured manifolds and pumping stations), professional services (design studies, installation, commissioning, training), and managed services (water treatment via ITREN, ongoing maintenance). The company has no public revenue disclosure but reports 730+ ZIMMATIC pivots installed in France, an estimated 25% share of the French pivot market, and international projects including a 950m pivot covering 161 hectares in Romania and a 1,000-hectare rice and cereal installation in Mauritania.

Name

Soverdi

Legal name

SOVERDI

Website

https://soverdi.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Soverdi is a French family-owned irrigation engineering company founded in 1983 that designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains turnkey irrigation systems — pivots, hose reels, drip systems, pumping, and filtration — for farmers, cooperatives, and agricultural enterprises across France and international markets including Romania, Mauritania, and West Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Irrigation Systems

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sprinkler & Center-Pivot/Lateral-Move Systems (AFAAACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Irrigation Design, Installation & Maintenance Services (Engineering, Retrofit, Repair) (AFAAACAL), Monitoring, Metering & Flow Measurement (Meters, Pressure/Flow Gauges, Telemetry) (AFAAACAK), Irrigation Automation & Controllers (Timers, Solenoids, Control Panels) (AFABAHAI), Sprinkler System Installation (New Systems) (HSAIAEAB)

Keywords

• Agricultural irrigation systems
• Precision irrigation solutions
• Pivot irrigation equipment
• Drip irrigation systems
• Pumping filtration systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Verdun-sur-garonne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Irrigation Systems Design and Engineering: Custom irrigation system design, hydraulic studies, and performance analysis for agricultural operations. Includes topographic and bathymetric surveys, expected performance calculations (hydraulic, energy, maintenance, uniformity).
2. Irrigation Equipment Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of irrigation components including galvanized steel manifolds, pumping units, suction and connection accessories, and special custom-made parts from steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or polyethylene.
3. Installation and On-site Services: On-site installation, commissioning, testing, and client team training. Includes project management, logistics, and custom formalities for export installations.
4. Maintenance and Support: Ongoing maintenance services, spare parts supply, and technical support for installed irrigation systems.
5. ITREN Water Treatment Services: Subsidiary ITREN provides water treatment services and Reuse of Treated Wastewater (REUT) for industries, local authorities, and farmers. Includes study phase through complete project execution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Soverdi designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains turnkey agricultural irrigation systems for farms, cooperatives, and export clients. Offerings include pivot and lateral irrigation, hose reels, drip and sprinkler systems, pumping and filtration stations, water treatment, and proprietary IoT platforms (Soverdi Vision, Soverdi Connect, Raindancer) for remote monitoring and precision water management.

Product overview

Soverdi is an irrigation systems company offering custom-designed, turnkey solutions for agriculture. The portfolio centers on core irrigation equipment (pivots, lateral moves, hose reels, drip irrigation, sprinkler systems) and pumping/filtration systems, supplemented by proprietary smart irrigation platforms including Soverdi Vision (remote device management and sensor data collection), Soverdi Connect (pumping station remote control), and Raindancer (IoT GPS-based irrigation management). The company operates through its ITREN subsidiary for water treatment and REUT services, and distributes partner products including Lindsay FieldNet and AG'EAU-VITAL water treatment units. Soverdi provides complete project services from study and design through manufacturing, installation, and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Soverdi Vision: Remote management solution for irrigation equipment and data collection including meters, flowmeters, and sensors.
• Soverdi Connect

Products and services

• Soverdi Vision Proprietary IoT platform from Soverdi for remote irrigation management and supervision, enabling farmers to monitor and control irrigation systems.
• Soverdi Connect Proprietary IoT platform from Soverdi for remote control and monitoring of pumping stations.
• Raindancer GPS-based IoT irrigation management system enabling precision irrigation control using location and telemetry data.
• Pivots and Laterals Pivot and lateral irrigation systems, including ZIMMATIC pivots distributed exclusively by Soverdi in France, designed for large-scale field crop irrigation.
• Hose Reel Systems Hose reel irrigation machines for flexible medium-to-large field irrigation coverage.
• Drip Irrigation Systems Drip irrigation systems for orchards, vineyards, market gardens, and specialty crops requiring precise water and nutrient (fertigation) delivery.
• Sprinkler Irrigation Systems Sprinkler irrigation systems including PERROT-distributed equipment for field and crop irrigation applications.
• Pumping and Filtration Systems Custom pumping stations and filtration systems, including in-house manufactured galvanized steel manifolds and pumping units for irrigation water delivery.
• ITREN Water Treatment Subsidiary offering water treatment solutions integrated with Soverdi's irrigation systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water savings of 5-15% through hose reel optimization over 20 years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Integration4 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• AG'EAU-VITAL (Groupe ORIZON)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership formed from shared vision of the future of agriculture in France. AG'EAU-VITAL provides water treatment units for farmers that improve phytosanitary product solubility by 95% and reduce product volumes by 30-50%. Soverdi complements this innovation with quality installation and commissioning services. The partnership enables customers to access complete water treatment and irrigation optimization solutions.
• ITRENcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Soverdi subsidiary launched in 2004 specializing in water treatment and Reuse of Treated Wastewater (REUT). ITREN serves industries, local authorities, and farmers with complete project execution from study through implementation. The subsidiary's expertise complements Soverdi's irrigation capabilities, enabling comprehensive water management solutions including digestate liquid treatment for fertigation.
• LINDSAY Irrigation (ZIMMATIC, PERROT, FieldNet)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Soverdi is the historical importer of ZIMMATIC pivots in France since 1983 and distributes PERROT hose reels. The partnership includes FieldNet remote management tools and FieldNet Advisor decision support. Soverdi has installed over 730 ZIMMATIC pivots and 125 FieldNet systems. The partnership covers premium irrigation equipment supply, technical training, and co-marketing at industry events.
• METOS/PESSL InstrumentsupportingTechnology or IntegrationWeather station provider for smart irrigation systems. METOS stations integrate with Soverdi-Vision platform to provide real-time meteorological data enabling precise irrigation scheduling based on weather conditions and crop water requirements.
• SpheragsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSmart irrigation IoT platform provider. Soverdi-Vision platform from Spherag enables remote control of irrigation sensors and soil probes for optimized real-time irrigation based on phenological stages and pedoclimatic conditions.
• NetafimsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDrip irrigation and filtration systems manufacturer. Netafim provides Uniram self-regulating drip systems and sand filtration equipment integrated into Soverdi's custom irrigation solutions for orchards and precision agriculture.
• AmiadsupportingTechnology or IntegrationFiltration systems provider. Amiad Mini Sigma systems are integrated into Soverdi irrigation installations to provide effective filtration protection against impurities in agricultural water supplies.
• RaindancersupportingTechnology or IntegrationGPS-based IoT irrigation management solution compatible with all major hose reel brands. Soverdi distributes and installs Raindancer systems providing real-time positioning, remote monitoring, and automated irrigation management with solar power.
• HorizomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegenerative agriculture company developing giant bamboo cultivation on equitable model. Horizom aims to sequester carbon and produce biomass for industry. Partnership formed at Végétaelis salon around sustainable agriculture values.
• Groupe Coopératif VivadourminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural cooperative specializing in water management and storage, renewable energies, and climate adaptation strategies. Partnership at Végétaelis focused on supporting farmers in South-West France.
• Xylem Watermark ProgramminorOthersHumanitarian partnership through which Soverdi participated in Cambodia mission (2019) installing safe drinking water treatment systems in rural schools and families. Xylem provides funding and support for water access projects.
• Planet Water FoundationminorOthersHumanitarian organization enabling Soverdi's participation in Cambodia mission (2019) for water treatment system installations in schools and rural communities lacking sanitation and fresh water infrastructure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Jain Irrigation Systems: Indian-headquartered global irrigation and pipe company with pivot, drip and micro-irrigation offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent actively expanding in European and emerging markets where Soverdi is winning flagship tenders.
• Lindsay Corporation: US-listed global irrigation manufacturer and Soverdi's principal equipment partner (ZIMMATIC, PERROT, FieldNet). Comparable as the upstream incumbent whose pivot platforms underpin Soverdi's installed base and whose strategy could strengthen or disintermediate Soverdi in France.
• Netafim: Global drip and micro-irrigation leader and Soverdi supplier (Uniram drip lines). Comparable as the broader incumbent in precision irrigation whose own dealer / installer network overlaps with Soverdi's orchard, vineyard and vegetable segments.
• Rivulis (including NaanDanJain): Global micro-irrigation, drip and sprinkler solutions provider with strong European presence. Comparable as an incumbent competing for orchard, vineyard and field-crop drip/micro projects that form a meaningful portion of Soverdi's pipeline.
• Valmont Industries: Manufacturer of Valley center-pivot irrigation systems and a global infrastructure player; directly comparable as a competing pivot OEM fighting for the same French/European pivot deals Soverdi tackles with ZIMMATIC.
• Toro Company (Irrigation Division): Diversified global equipment manufacturer with a meaningful irrigation business in turf, agricultural drip and micro-irrigation. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose dealer footprint and product breadth compete for some of Soverdi's mid-market accounts in France.

Emerging players

• CropX: Soil-sensor and irrigation decision-support platform used by progressive farms. Comparable as an emerging player whose data-driven irrigation optimization competes and integrates with Soverdi's Spherag/Raindancer/FMETOS-enabled smart irrigation stack.
• Pessl Instruments (METOS): Precision-agriculture hardware/software provider of weather stations and field sensors that integrate into Soverdi-Vision. Comparable as an emerging participant in the IoT/decision-support layer adjacent to Soverdi's smart-irrigation offering.

Direct peers

• Irrifrance: French agricultural irrigation designer, manufacturer and installer offering turnkey solutions across pivots, drip and sprinkler systems — directly comparable as a domestic system integrator competing with Soverdi for the same French farm customers.

Regional players

• Arag (agroRessor and Arag Group): European specialist in sprayers, nozzles and components for crop spraying and irrigation — adjacent comparable as a regional component supplier participating in the same precision-application ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Soverdi.Irrigation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soverdi
• Xx.com/Soverdi82

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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