Higeco

What Higeco does

Higeco S.r.l. is a privately held Italian industrial IoT vendor, founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Gregorio nelle Alpi (Belluno), Italy, with an 11-50 employee headcount. The company designs and manufactures a complete stack of industrial monitoring and remote control products for machinery manufacturers and industrial end-users, including the GWC, M1, HID, HLD, HMD, HSI/HSI+, HRC, and HSC-110-C hardware lines (dataloggers, gateways, modems, repeaters, and secure RTUs) manufactured in Italy. Its Higeco Cloud platform provides centralized data collection, real-time monitoring, alarms, remote command issuance, white-labeling, and a REST API plus SDK and Plugin Creator for customization. The platform supports 707 devices from 192 manufacturers across 31 protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, IEC 61850, IEC 62351, CANopen, DNP3, and others), and the HSC-110-C adds certified cybersecurity (IEC 62443, FIPS 140-2 Level 3) for critical infrastructure buyers.

Higeco targets four primary segments: industrial machinery manufacturers (enabling Industry 4.0 / OEM-embedded monitoring), industrial refrigeration, HVAC, and industrial automation. Its go-to-market is direct B2B field sales, with customers including Enofrigo, Eurofrio, and Pakfrut, all in refrigeration or food processing. The business model is multi-stream: hardware sales, one-time software licensing and customization projects, recurring cloud subscriptions, and professional services including implementation and remote support; pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are multi-year.

The company has secured regional EU grants (POR FESR 2014-2020 Regione del Veneto) for its HEMS energy management system and an organizational restructuring project, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and SA8000 certifications plus a 2024 Carbon Footprint certification. Higeco is founder-owned, has not raised institutional equity, and is independently operated with no disclosed parent or subsidiary structure.

Name

Higeco

Legal name

Higeco S.r.l.

Website

https://higeco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Higeco S.r.l. is an Italian industrial IoT vendor that designs hardware dataloggers, gateways, and secure RTUs alongside its Higeco Cloud platform, serving industrial machinery manufacturers and end-users in refrigeration, HVAC, and industrial automation with end-to-end monitoring and remote control solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial IoT Monitoring & Remote Control Systems

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Asset & Maintenance Management (EAM/CMMS) Platforms (HDAEAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Control Room HMI/Visualization, Alarm & Event Management (EUADAEAJ), Substation Automation & Digital Substations (IEC 61850) Integration Services (EUAEANAD)

Keywords

• Industrial IoT monitoring
• Remote control systems
• Industrial dataloggers
• Cloud monitoring platform
• Industry 4.0 solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

San Gregorio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of industrial dataloggers and communication hardware including GWC series, M1, HID, HLD, HMD, HSI, HRC, HSC products. Hardware is manufactured in Italy with quality components.
2. Software Licensing and Customization: Custom software development for monitoring and remote control according to customer specifications. SDK available for customizing projects. Plugin Creator tool for creating new applications.
3. Cloud Services: Higeco Cloud platform services including real-time monitoring, alarms, user management, white labeling, API access, global M2M connectivity. Subscription-based cloud services with web applications.
4. Professional Services: Implementation support, technical assistance, remote support services. Smart Working support available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Higeco manufactures industrial dataloggers and communication hardware (GWC, M1, HID, HLD, HMD, HSI, HRC, HSC series) and provides a cloud-based platform for monitoring and remote control of industrial machinery. The end-to-end platform enables data collection from electronic devices, remote transmission and processing, integration with third-party systems, and customization of software and interfaces for machinery manufacturers. It supports 31 protocols and 707 devices from 192 manufacturers, targeting Industry 4.0 compliance, predictive maintenance, and remote diagnostics.

Product overview

Higeco offers a complete end-to-end industrial IoT platform comprising proprietary hardware dataloggers (GWC 4DIN, GWC 2DIN, M1, HID), wireless modules (HLD with LoRa, HMD cellular modem), protocol gateways (HSI, HSI+ for e-distribution meters), signal conditioning equipment (HRC RS485 repeater), and a secure RTU with cybersecurity focus (HSC-110-C). The offering is unified through the Higeco Cloud platform providing web-based monitoring, remote control, alarms, user management, and API access. The platform supports 707 devices from 192 manufacturers using 31 protocols including Modbus, CANopen, and IEC standards. Software customization is available via SDK and Plugin Creator tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HEMS: Higeco Energy Management System - platform connecting diesel generators, photovoltaic systems, electrical grid and batteries to control and manage energy flows for industrial applications.

Products and services

• Higeco Cloud Platform End-to-end cloud platform for industrial monitoring and remote control, enabling data collection from industrial machinery, centralized storage, real-time web-based access, remote command sending, alarm management, and integration with third-party systems. Designed for industrial machinery manufacturers and system integrators implementing Industry 4.0 solutions.
• GWC 4DIN Industrial datalogger designed for complex IIoT applications, supporting up to 2500 quantities with RS485/RS422 serial ports, Ethernet connectivity, USB, digital inputs, alarm relay output, alphanumeric display, and on-board keyboard. For industrial monitoring of complex machinery systems.
• GWC 2DIN Compact industrial datalogger for simple IoT applications featuring 2 programmable digital inputs, RS485 serial port, Ethernet connectivity, and SPDT alarm relay. Designed for straightforward industrial monitoring deployments.
• M1 Integrated datalogger for HVAC systems and industrial machines, designed for embedding inside machinery. Features 2 RS485 ports, 2 USB ports, Ethernet port, 2 digital inputs, and an integrated web server for on-device data access.
• HID (Higeco IoT Device) Industrial monitoring unit for installation inside industrial machines. Features 2 programmable digital inputs, open collector output, RS485 port, integrated WiFi 2.4GHz, and LTE-M1/NB/GPRS modem for wireless connectivity.
• HLD (Higeco LoRa Device) Wireless repeater using LoRa technology (863-870MHz) for indoor industrial use. Supports native Modbus RTU protocol via RS485, with communication range typically over one kilometer depending on installation environment.
• HMD (Higeco M2M Modem) Industrial wireless modem for M2M cellular applications based on Telit ME910C1 module. Supports GSM and LTE (M1 and NB1) connections with USB 2.0 and RS232 interfaces for industrial IoT connectivity.
• HSI (Higeco Smart Info) Protocol gateway that acquires data from e-distribution (ENEL) low voltage electronic meters via Modbus RTU over RS485, communicating using the ENEL Tele-gestione protocol for utility meter monitoring.
• HSI+ Enhanced protocol gateway for reading multiple e-distribution meters via Modbus TCP/IP or FTP. Offers multiple connectivity options (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Modem), 3 digital inputs, and support for both single-phase and three-phase meters.
• HRC RS485 serial interface optocoupler and repeater providing galvanic separation of two data bus sections, regenerating digital signals, and doubling line distances. Includes built-in TVS, TBU, and GDT electrical protections.
• HSC-110-C (Higeco Secure Controller) All-in-one RTU for Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) with advanced cybersecurity functions. Features dual CAN bus ports, RS485, RS422, multiple Ethernet ports, and supports IEC 61850, IEC 60870-101/104, Modbus, DNP3, and OPC UA protocols. Certified to IsaSecure CSA62443-4-2, IEC 62443-4-1, FIPS140-2 Level 3, and IEC 62351-3.
• HEMS (Higeco Energy Management System) Higeco Energy Management System (HEMS) - a platform connecting diesel generators, photovoltaic systems, electrical grids, and batteries to control and manage energy flows, reducing energy costs and preventing power disruptions for industrial and commercial facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Immediate self-service activation for Higeco Cloud
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Regione del VenetominorOthers · 1 March 2022Higeco received POR FESR 2014-2020 European Regional Development Fund financing for two projects: HEMS (Higeco Energy Management System) for €60,403 and organizational innovation consulting for €6,000. The HEMS project connects diesel generators, photovoltaic systems, electrical grids, and batteries to manage energy flows and reduce costs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric EcoStruxure: Schneider's open IIoT platform connects industrial equipment to cloud analytics and remote management. It directly overlaps with Higeco's industrial monitoring, HVAC, and refrigeration use cases, and is a named supported manufacturer in Higeco's device library.
• Siemens Insights Hub (MindSphere): Siemens' industrial IoT/asset monitoring platform offers similar remote monitoring, control, and analytics for industrial machinery. As a large automation incumbent, it competes broadly with Higeco's value proposition, especially for large machinery OEMs seeking an automation-vendor-branded solution.
• Bosch IoT (Nexeed): Bosch's industrial IoT suite offers asset connectivity, remote monitoring, and analytics for manufacturing and logistics. It is a broad incumbent competing in the same machinery-monitoring and Industry 4.0 space as Higeco.
• Honeywell Forge: Honeywell Forge is an enterprise performance and asset-management platform with industrial IoT capabilities. It competes with Higeco in connected equipment, predictive maintenance, and remote operations for industrial customers.
• Emerson Plantweb/DeltaV: Emerson's Plantweb digital ecosystem provides wireless condition monitoring, asset management, and analytics for industrial plants. It overlaps with Higeco's machinery-monitoring focus in process industries and discrete manufacturing.
• ABB Ability: ABB Ability provides condition monitoring, remote diagnostics, and asset management across industrial assets. It is comparable to Higeco across industrial monitoring and is also a manufacturer whose devices Higeco's protocol library supports.

Direct peers

• PTC ThingWorx: ThingWorx is a dedicated industrial IoT platform for connecting, monitoring, and managing industrial assets and machinery. It targets the same machinery-manufacturer and industrial-monitoring customer base as Higeco, with comparable cloud, edge, and analytics capabilities.
• Software AG Cumulocity IoT: Cumulocity is a device-management and industrial IoT platform that supports multi-protocol device connectivity, edge computing, and remote control. It is closely comparable to the Higeco Cloud platform's functionality and developer/SDK orientation.
• Eurotech Everyware Cloud: Eurotech provides edge hardware, gateways, and an IoT integration platform (Everyware Cloud) for industrial and transportation customers. As an Italian-headquartered IIoT specialist, it is closely comparable to Higeco in both geography and product offering.

Emerging players

• ClearBlade: ClearBlade is an edge-to-enterprise IoT platform with multi-protocol device connectivity, real-time monitoring, and digital twin capabilities. It is comparable to Higeco's cloud platform for industrial monitoring and asset-management use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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