Soc. Coop.Archeolab

What Soc. Coop.Archeolab does

ArcheoLAB — Società Cooperativa di servizi per i Beni Culturali is an Italian worker cooperative headquartered in Macerata (Marche region) that delivers professional archaeological and cultural-heritage services. Its five core service lines are preventive archaeology (regulatory assessment prior to construction), archaeological assistance and excavations (supervision and emergency/professional digs), restoration of artifacts, museum and exhibition curation, and archaeological education programs for schools. The company serves public-sector and institutional clients primarily within the Marche region, including SABAP Marche (the regional Soprintendenza for archaeology and landscape), municipalities such as Tolentino and Recanati, and regional schools; it maintains long-standing academic collaborations with Università di Ferrara and Università La Sapienza for scientific analysis of finds.

The cooperative employs seven people and operates on a project-based, professional-services model with undisclosed, contact-based pricing. It does not run a software product, has no app, no public API or SDK, and no disclosed investor backing — ownership rests with its worker-members. The technical differentiation is the "Archeologia 3.0" initiative launched in May 2025, which introduces 3D surveying and documentation technology for archaeological heritage conservation, funded by the EU's PR MARCHE FESR 2021/2027 regional program and aimed at museums and heritage-protection authorities. Beyond this, distribution is direct to public institutions via tenders, professional networks, and educational outreach; marketing is largely through the company's website, conference participation, and community events.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The GTM motion is event- and relationship-driven, centered on public tenders, regulatory compliance work tied to construction projects, and recurring school-year didactic engagements. Forward momentum is evidenced by the Archeologia 3.0 product extension and consortium partnerships such as the Social Valley project across five Marche municipalities, but the operating scale remains that of a regional micro-firm.

Name

Soc. Coop.Archeolab

Legal name

ArcheoLAB - Società Cooperativa di servizi per i Beni Culturali

Website

https://archeolab.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ArcheoLAB is an Italian worker cooperative based in Macerata that provides archaeological and cultural-heritage services — preventive archaeology, excavation, restoration, museum curation, and education — to public institutions, municipalities, and schools across the Marche region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Services

NAICS

Historical Sites (712120), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAJADAG

Archaeological Sites & Heritage Interpretation Centers

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Museums, Galleries & Cultural Institutions

SECONDARYTHAJACAC

Historic Sites, Heritage Landmarks & Archaeological Sites

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Attractions & Landmarks (Observation Decks, Monuments, Scenic Sites)

SECONDARYBPAHAKAH

Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

Keywords

• Preventive archaeology services
• Archaeological excavation services
• Cultural heritage restoration
• Museum exhibition services
• Archaeological education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Macerata

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Archaeological Services: Professional services including preventive archaeology, archaeological assistance, excavation services, restoration, and archaeological education for cultural institutions, municipalities, and public bodies.
2. Museum and Exhibition Services: Services related to museum curation, exhibition design, and cultural heritage valorization for public and private cultural institutions.
3. Educational Programs: Archaeological didactic programs for schools and educational institutions, including workshops, guided tours, and educational activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ArcheoLAB is a cultural heritage cooperative delivering professional archaeological services: preventive archaeology assessments, archaeological supervision and excavation during construction, artifact restoration, museum exhibition curation, and archaeological education programs for schools. It also runs the "Archeologia 3.0" research project applying 3D surveying technology to produce virtual representations of archaeological heritage for museums and heritage protection agencies.

Product overview

ArcheoLAB is a cooperative providing comprehensive cultural heritage services, organized as a unified service portfolio centered on five core offerings: Preventive Archaeology (assessment before construction), Archaeological Assistance and Excavations (supervision and dig services), Archaeological Education (school programs and workshops), Museums and Exhibitions (curation and cultural events), and Restoration (conservation of artifacts). The company also conducts research and innovation projects, notably the 'Archeologia 3.0' initiative utilizing 3D technology for digital documentation and virtual representation of archaeological heritage, serving museums and cultural institutions across the Marche region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Archeologia Preventiva (Preventive Archaeology) Archaeological supervision and assessment conducted prior to construction projects to identify and evaluate potential archaeological risks, ensuring compliance with heritage protection regulations. Intended for Italian municipalities, provinces, and public construction entities.
• Assistenza Archeologica e Scavi (Archaeological Assistance and Excavations) Professional archaeological assistance during construction works and programmed/emergency excavation services, including archaeological surveillance and excavation activities. Intended for public works projects, municipalities, and construction entities.
• Didattica Archeologica (Archaeological Education) Educational programs and archaeological teaching services for schools, including workshops, laboratory activities, and guided visits for students of all ages. Intended for primary and secondary schools in the Marche region.
• Musei e Mostre (Museums and Exhibitions) Services for museum exhibition design, curation, and cultural event organization, including musealization projects and public heritage valorization. Intended for museums, cultural institutions, and municipalities.
• Restauro (Restoration) Restoration and conservation services for archaeological artifacts and cultural heritage materials. Intended for museums, cultural institutions, and public bodies responsible for heritage assets.
• Archeologia 3.0: tra storia e innovazione Innovative 3D documentation service for conservation and virtual representation of archaeological structures and objects using 3D surveying technology. Provides an end-to-end service for museum institutions and heritage protection agencies, facilitating conservation, research, and public access to cultural heritage.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Comuni di Macerata, Montecassiano, Recanati, Potenza Picena e Porto Recanati (Social Valley Project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026ArcheoLAB participates as a private partner in the SOCIAL VALLEY project dedicated to sustainable and integrated development of urban areas across five municipalities. The company contributes to content definition, activity design, and operational coordination for cultural events aimed at strengthening shared identity while preserving local specifics.
• SABAP Marche (Soprintendenza Archeologia Paesaggio e Belle Arti delle Marche)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the regional archaeological heritage authority for scientific direction of excavation projects, including emergency archaeology at Tolentino and preventive archaeology assessments. The Soprintendenza provides regulatory oversight and scientific direction.
• Università di FerraramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for specialist research on archaeological findings. Professor Peresani and Professor Fontana from the University of Ferrara provided expert analysis on Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods for the Tolentino excavation project.
• Università La Sapienza (Roma)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with the Soprintendenza marchigiana for scientific studies and analysis on archaeological finds and samples collected during excavations.
• Comune di RecanatimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the restoration and valorization of Castello di Montefiore. ArcheoLAB contributed from preventive archaeological assessment during design phase, to construction monitoring, and final valorization of the heritage site.
• Regione Marche (PR MARCHE FESR 2021/2027)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean regional funding (PR MARCHE FESR 2021/2027 - Asse 1 - OS 1.3 - Azione 1.3.3) supporting the Archeologia 3.0 project for innovative 3D documentation technology in archaeological heritage conservation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• CyArk: US-based nonprofit specializing in digital preservation of cultural heritage sites through 3D laser scanning and virtual tours. Comparable mission and technology stack, though larger and internationally focused rather than regionally embedded like ArcheoLAB.

Direct peers

• Factum Arte: Spain-based heritage preservation and high-resolution 3D scanning firm working with museums and heritage authorities. Directly comparable in heritage digitization, restoration, and museum exhibition services delivered to cultural institutions.
• Iconem: French heritage technology company using 3D scanning, photogrammetry and AI to document and preserve cultural heritage sites globally. Directly comparable in the 3D documentation / virtual representation capability that ArcheoLAB is building through Archeologia 3.0.
• Arc-Team: Italian cultural heritage firm specializing in archaeological 3D documentation, photogrammetry, and digital heritage services. Directly comparable to ArcheoLAB's Archeologia 3.0 offering and overlapping public-sector customer base in Italy.
• Cooperativa Archeologica Le Orme dell'Uomo: Italian archaeological cooperative offering excavation, preventive archaeology, and heritage education services. Comparable cooperative structure, service portfolio, and Italian public-sector customer base to ArcheoLAB.
• Geocarta: French heritage mapping and 3D surveying firm specializing in archaeology, historic buildings, and cultural heritage documentation. Directly comparable service offering combining field archaeology with digital surveying technology.

Regional players

• Soprintendenza Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio (SABAP) network: Italy's regional archaeological and fine arts authorities that procure ArcheoLAB's services. Not a competitor but a related ecosystem actor governing archaeological standards and awarding supervision tenders across Italian regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/archeolab.net
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soc-coop-archeolab

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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