What Geofin does

Geofin S.p.A. is a privately held Italian agricultural products company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Oppeano (Verona), owned by founder Dino Sprea. The company operates a three-division product portfolio: Agrofarmaci (agrochemicals sourced from multinational principals with Geofin holding its own registrations for certain active substances), Fertilizzanti (own-brand special fertilizers such as GEN RAME and PHOSFO PK plus distributed national and foreign fertilizer lines), and Divisione BIO (biological and integrated agriculture inputs including beneficial insects and mites, bumblebee pollinators, mycorrhizae, antagonistic fungi and bacteria, biological nematicides, resistance inducers, and biological fertilizers). The portfolio spans more than 200 SKUs and is sold under both own brands (DIGEO, GEN RAME, PHOSFO PK, MycoApply DR, MycoStart Bio, PREV-AM PLUS, Geotrap Feromoni, Divisione BIO) and as official Italian distributor for BASF, Bayer, FMC, Gowan, Sharda, Sipcam, Syngenta, and Ascenza.

The business model is sales-led, combining direct field sales to Italian agricultural enterprises with channel-distribution of multinational principals' products across either the full national territory or the Northeast Italy region. Revenue is generated through transactional sales of crop protection products, special fertilizers, biological inputs, and pheromone-based monitoring systems, complemented by qualified on-farm technical assistance — a service especially critical for live biological products (insects, bumblebees) that require rapid and flexible logistics. Customer segments include integrated farming operations, organic/biological agriculture, viticulture and fruit growing, and specialty crop producers (tobacco, strawberry, vegetables). The company maintains a small staff (more than 10 people), a dedicated warehouse in Bovolone alongside the Oppeano headquarters, and is actively engaged in industry trade fairs (Macfrut, Interpoma Bolzano, Fieragricola Verona, Poinsettia conferences).

The company pursues organic product expansion alongside selective partnerships — most notably the February 2025 strategic partnership with Spanish biological inputs multinational Agrobío — and has participated in a unique European-level territorial biocontrol project for the Asian stink bug with Bioplanet in South Tyrol (2020–2021). Geofin remains a domestically focused, owner-operated business with no external funding rounds, no M&A activity, and an Italy-only geographic footprint.

Name

Geofin

Legal name

Geofin S.p.A.

Website

https://geofin.vr.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Geofin S.p.A. is an Italian agricultural products distributor founded in 2000 that supplies agrochemicals, special fertilizers, and biological pest control and pollination solutions to Italian farmers practicing conventional, integrated, and organic agriculture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Crop Protection & Specialty Fertilizers

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing (325312), Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (325311)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Blending & Private-Label Specialty Fertilizers (AFABACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fertilizer & Nutrient Retail (Dry, Liquid, Blends) (AFABAJAF), Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI) (AFABAJAK), Agronomy Advisory & Field Services (Retailer-Affiliated) (AFABAJAH), NPK & Compound/Blended Fertilizers (IMAEAEAD)

Keywords

• Crop protection products
• Biological pest control
• Special fertilizers
• Agricultural distribution
• Integrated pest management

Headquarters

HQ city

Oppeano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agrofarmaci (Crop Protection): Commercialization of agrochemicals from multinational companies. Geofin also holds registration for some active substances.
2. Fertilizzanti Speciali (Special Fertilizers): Production and commercialization of special fertilizers for integrated and biological agriculture, including own-brand products like GEN RAME and PHOSFO PK. Also official distributor of major national and foreign special fertilizer companies.
3. Divisione BIO Products: Supply and development of technical means for biological or integrated agriculture including beneficial insects, mites, pollinators, mycorrhizae, biological nematicides, resistance inducers, fortifiers and biological fertilizers with specialized technical assistance.
4. Geotrap Feromoni: Complete pheromone and trap monitoring systems for pest control, sold with technical consulting services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Geofin is an Italian agricultural products company that commercializes agrochemicals from multinational manufacturers and produces/sells its own special fertilizers and biological control products. The portfolio spans three divisions: Agrofarmaci (crop protection chemicals), Divisione BIO (beneficial insects, pollinators, mycorrhizae, biological nematicides, resistance inducers, and biological fertilizers), and Geofin Fertilizzanti (special fertilizers including own brands GEN RAME and PHOSFO PK). The company serves as official distributor for major multinationals and provides specialized technical assistance for integrated and organic farming.

Product overview

Geofin S.p.A. is an Italian agricultural products company founded in 2000, operating as a multi-product portfolio organized around three core divisions: Agrofarmaci (agrochemicals from multinational companies with own active substance registrations), Divisione BIO (biological products and technical assistance for organic/integrated agriculture including beneficial insects, mycorrhizae, pollinators, and biological pest control), and Geofin Fertilizzanti (special fertilizers including GEN RAME and PHOSFO PK). The company catalogs over 200 products spanning agrochemicals, fertilizers, biological control agents (including pheromone traps, nematodes, bumblebees), and specialty products like MycoApply DR and MycoStart Bio for soil health and mycorrhizal applications. The portfolio serves conventional, integrated, and biological agriculture sectors with a focus on environmental protection and pesticide resistance management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Geofin Fertilizzanti: Brand launched in 2005 for the commercialization of special fertilizers for viticulture, fruit growing, and horticulture, including own-produced products like GEN RAME and PHOSFO PK.
• Divisione BIO

Products and services

• Agrofarmaci (Crop Protection Chemicals) Commercialization of agrochemicals (crop protection products) from multinational manufacturers including BASF, Bayer, FMC, Gowan, Sharda, Sipcam, Syngenta, and Ascenza. Geofin also holds registrations for some active substances. Targeted at Italian agricultural companies.
• Divisione BIO (Biological Agriculture Solutions) Supply and development of technical means for organic or integrated agriculture across all crops. Includes specialized technical assistance, beneficial insects and mites, pollinators, mycorrhizae, antagonistic fungi and bacteria, biological nematocides, resistance inducers, corroborants, and biological fertilizers. Targets organic and integrated farming operations.
• Fertilizzanti Speciali (Special Fertilizers) Production and commercialization of special fertilizers for integrated and biological agriculture. Own-produced brands include GEN RAME (copper-based) and PHOSFO PK. Geofin is also official distributor of major national and foreign special fertilizer producers. Targets Italian agricultural companies in viticulture, fruit growing, and horticulture.
• DIGEO (Nematode Control) Nematode control product for soils destined for tobacco, strawberry, and vegetable cultivation. Geofin's founding product that established the company's market leadership in nematode management.
• GEN RAME Copper-based special fertilizer established in conventional, integrated, and biological defense strategies for Italian agricultural companies. Used in viticulture, fruit growing, and horticulture.
• PHOSFO PK Special phosphate-potassium fertilizer established in conventional, integrated, and biological defense strategies for Italian agricultural companies. Widely used across Italian farming strategies.
• MycoApply DR Formulation based on mycorrhizae, humic acids, and beneficial rhizosphere bacteria containing four strains (Rhizophagus irregularis, Claroideoglomus luteum, Claroideoglomus etunicatum, Claroideoglomus claroideum). Enables rapid root colonization and improves water and nutritional efficiency. Used in agricultural applications.
• MycoStart Bio Microgranular NP (5-16) fertilizer with concentrated and active mycorrhizae. Suitable for localized fertilization at sowing or transplanting with starter effect for root development. Usable in organic and integrated agriculture. Available in 10 Kg format.
• PREV-AM PLUS Multi-crop insecticide/fungicide admitted for organic farming (BIO), described as a cross-protection product for agricultural use.
• Geotrap Feromoni (Pheromone Traps) Complete line of pheromone traps and monitoring systems for harmful insect populations in agricultural settings. Includes Delta traps for Lepidoptera and chromotropic traps for whiteflies, with technical team support for optimal monitoring strategies.
• Bumblebees (Bombinatori) for Pollination Bumblebees supplied for pollination of kiwi plants and other crops, providing natural and effective pollination solutions to improve fruit set and quality.
• Beneficial Insects and Mites Supply Supply of beneficial insects and mites, pollinators, antagonistic fungi and bacteria for biological pest control. Part of Divisione BIO portfolio.
• Biological Control Service for Corn Borer (Lotta Biologica alla Piralide del Mais) Biological control service for managing corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis) pest in corn crops using biological agents and strategy support.
• Biological Control Service for Soybean Red Spider Mite (Lotta Biologica al Ragno Rosso della Soia) Biological control service for red spider mite management in soybean crops using biological agents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products guarantee no pre-harvest waiting period before harvest
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AgrobíocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Geofin has partnered with Spanish multinational Agrobío to bring biological solutions for beneficial insects and mites to Italy. The partnership focuses on sustainable agriculture and innovative solutions. Geofin will be present at Macfrut 2025 at Agrobío's stand. Dino Sprea, owner of Geofin, and José Antonio Santorromán, owner of Agrobío, signed this partnership.
• BASFcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of BASF agricultural products for the Italian market
• BayercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Bayer agricultural products for the Italian market
• FMCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of FMC agricultural products (formerly Cheminova) for the Italian market
• GowancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Gowan Italia agricultural products
• ShardacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Sharda Cropchem products in Italy
• SipcamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Sipcam agricultural products for Italy
• SyngentacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Syngenta agricultural products for Italy
• Ascenza (Sapec)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Ascenza/Sapec agricultural products
• BioplanetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in the Anastatus bifasciatus project for territorial control of the Asian stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) in South Tyrol. This is the only project at European level for territorial biological control using an indigenous antagonist. Geofin worked with Bioplanet and local technicians in 2020 and 2021.
• ISAGROminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration announced at January 30, 2019 Geofin event for new product introductions
• AGRIALGAEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration announced at January 30, 2019 Geofin event for new product introductions
• DiAgrominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer with Bioplanet of the January 27, 2020 meeting on 'Alien Insect Emergency'
• CREA CIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in organizing the Poinsettia 2024 conference

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Agrobío: Spanish multinational specializing in beneficial insects, mites, and pollinators for sustainable agriculture, and Geofin's 2025 strategic partner. Operates an overlapping biological solutions portfolio targeting Mediterranean horticulture.
• CBC Biogard: Italian leader in biological pest control and integrated crop protection, distributing beneficial insects, biopesticides, and pheromone products to Italian growers. Directly comparable to Geofin's Divisione BIO in biological solutions focus and Italian specialty crop customer base.
• Serbios: Italian producer and distributor of biopesticides and natural active ingredients for organic and integrated agriculture. Comparable to Geofin in its focus on biological crop protection solutions for Italian growers.
• Bioplanet: Italian biological pest control specialist and Geofin's collaboration partner on the Anastatus bifasciatus territorial control project. Operates in the same niche of biological antagonists and integrated pest management for Italian specialty crops.

Broad incumbents

• Gowan Italia: Italian arm of Gowan Group, an agrochemical distributor focused on specialty crops and minor-use actives. Comparable distribution model and crop focus to Geofin, with Gowan also being one of Geofin's represented principals.
• Bayer Crop Science Italia: Italian subsidiary of Bayer's crop protection and seeds business, another core Geofin distribution principal. Represents the global incumbent benchmark against which Geofin competes for Italian specialty crop market share.
• Isagro: Italian agrochemical company historically focused on crop protection research, manufacturing, and distribution. Listed collaboration partner of Geofin and active in the same Italian agrochemical value chain at a larger scale.
• Sipcam Italia: Italian affiliate of Sipcam Group, a multinational agrochemical manufacturer and distributor that is also a Geofin supplier. Comparable in product breadth (crop protection, specialty fertilizers) and Italian distribution footprint, but at significantly larger scale.
• Syngenta Italia: Italian division of one of the world's largest crop protection and seed companies, also a Geofin principal. Comparable product categories (crop protection, seeds, digital agronomy) but operating at global scale with direct grower relationships.
• BASF Agricultural Solutions Italia: Italian division of BASF's global crop protection business — a key Geofin principal and benchmark for what an at-scale integrated crop protection + biological portfolio looks like in Italy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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