SFERA

What SFERA does

SFERA (legal entity: Sfera Solutions Srl) is an Italian engineering consultancy founded in 2013 and headquartered in Rome, with a secondary operations support office in Valmontone. The firm provides integrated consulting, design, and training services to manufacturing and industrial companies across Italy, organized into three service pillars: Industry Services (GAP Analysis, Risk Assessment, Supplementary/Structural Investigations under ISO 9927-1), Machine Directive Services (CE marking under 2006/42/EC, System Engineering with P&ID development, Structural Engineering using SAP/CAD tools, and Obsolete Machine Adaptation under D.Lgs 81/08), and Other Services (Industrial Plants covering ATEX, electrical, thermal/HVAC, lightning protection, and energy efficiency, plus Pressure Equipment Directive PED 2014/68/UE conformity assessment and INAIL reporting).

The firm operates a traditional B2B professional services model, generating revenue through project-based consulting engagements priced on scope and complexity. Services are delivered directly by a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical professionals conducting on-site inspections, technical assessments, and conformity evaluations. Customer segments span manufacturing and industrial companies of all sizes, with specialized use-case segments in lifting equipment owners requiring periodic structural investigations and pressure equipment manufacturers/users needing PED compliance. The company has no proprietary software product, no API, and no disclosed technology platform beyond standard engineering tools (SAP, CAD) used for structural calculations.

The firm has positioned itself within a broader TIC ecosystem through a strategic collaboration with Phenna Group, a global inspection and certification leader, accessed via its relationship with Sales Srl. SFERA reports no external venture capital or institutional investment and remains a privately held S.r.l. with 11–50 employees. The Phenna Group relationship is described as a strategic collaboration rather than an explicit parent-subsidiary structure, though it signals intent to scale within a multinational TIC framework. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, limiting external financial visibility.

Name

SFERA

Legal name

Sfera Solutions Srl

Website

https://sferasolutions.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SFERA (Sfera Solutions Srl) is an Italian engineering consultancy founded in 2013 that provides regulatory compliance, CE marking, structural engineering, and industrial safety services to manufacturing and industrial companies across Italy, operating through a team of multidisciplinary engineers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: SFERA generates revenue through professional engineering consulting services including regulatory compliance assessments, CE marking documentation, risk assessments, structural engineering calculations, and industrial plant safety services. Revenue is derived from project-based consulting engagements serving manufacturing and industrial companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

SFERA (Sfera Solutions Srl) is an Italian engineering company that provides integrated consulting, design, and training services focused on regulatory compliance, CE marking, risk assessment, structural engineering calculations, and industrial plant safety. The firm supports manufacturing and industrial companies in meeting EU directives (Machine Directive 2006/42/EC, PED 2014/68/EU), Italian safety legislation (D.Lgs. 81/2008), and ISO standards through multidisciplinary engineering methodologies delivered by a team of professional engineers.

Product overview

SFERA (Sfera Solutions Srl) is an engineering services company founded in 2013 providing integrated consulting, design, and training services. The company operates a multi-disciplinary portfolio organized into three main service areas: Industry Services (GAP Analysis, Risk Assessment, Supplementary/Structural Investigations), Machine Directive Services (System Engineering, Structural Engineering, Obsolete Machine Adaptation, CE Marking), and Other Services (Industrial Plants, Pressure Equipment Directive PED). Services are delivered by a team of professional engineers providing regulatory compliance support, technical documentation, conformity assessment, and training to companies across all sectors for workplace safety and machine/equipment compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GAP Analysis An audit service that identifies gaps between actual operational conditions and legislative/normative requirements (such as D.Lgs. 81/2008, Machine Directive 2006/42/CE, ISO standards), providing compliance reports and improvement plans for manufacturing and industrial companies.
• Risk Assessment Methodology for determining risk associated with hazards, involving danger identification, risk class determination (probability and severity), and defining mitigation interventions across various industries.
• Supplementary or Structural Investigations Deep structural inspection and residual life calculation for lifting equipment according to ISO 9927-1, including non-destructive testing (VT, MT, PT, UT), functional tests, and certification of remaining operational cycles for owners and operators of lifting equipment.
• System Engineering Creation of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID/P&I) for equipment, machines, and plants as complementary activity for CE marking, contributing to technical documentation with instrument identification, flow directions, and system interconnections.
• Structural Engineering Structural calculations using SAP and CAD software for CE marking, equipment adaptation, obsolete machine compliance (Annex V), residual life calculation for supplementary investigations, and PED CE marking.
• Obsolete Machine Adaptation Compliance services for non-CE-marked machines and work equipment under Art. 70 comma 2 of D.Lgs 81/08, including conformity audits, risk assessment, non-conformity reporting, adaptation design, and certification of compliance with minimum safety requirements.
• CE Marking for Machines CE marking services under Directive 2006/42/EC for machines, production lines, interchangeable equipment, safety components, and quasi-machines, including technical file preparation, risk assessment, PL calculations, and Notified Body assistance.
• Industrial Plants Industrial plant safety management services under D.Lgs. 81/2008 covering electrical systems, thermal/HVAC systems, explosive atmosphere areas (ATEX), elevators, lightning protection, and energy efficiency certification.
• Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) CE marking services under PED 2014/68/UE for pressure equipment and assemblies (vessels, pipelines, pressure accessories, safety accessories), including technical file preparation, conformity assessment, and INAIL communication.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Phenna GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFERA, through its relationship with Sales Srl, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Phenna Group, a global leader in the inspection and certification sector. This partnership brings improved services with higher quality standards, expanded service offerings, integration of new technologies and cutting-edge solutions, and access to a broader and more diversified pool of experts providing superior-level consulting and support. Phenna Group provides a solid foundation for SFERA to strengthen its leadership role in inspections and certifications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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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