EVOLUTION

What EVOLUTION does

SYNETICS, marketed under the EVOLUTION brand (evolution-xy.fr), is a French-German cooperative group specializing in bovine genetics for dairy and beef production. The company offers genetic selection services, conventional and sexed bull semen, embryos, and crossbreeding programs across seven dairy breeds and five beef breeds, serving cattle farmers primarily through cooperative distribution channels in France and Germany.

The business operates through multiple entities: SYNETICS France, SYNETICS eG in Germany, and SYNETICS Export for international markets, with CHAROLAIS UNIVERS also within the group. Distribution in France is organized into three geographic zones, each with tailored breed recommendations. Technical differentiation rests on proprietary evaluation systems such as ISU (Index de Synthèse Unique) and on large-scale progeny testing — for example, the WILLE bull is documented with 51,865 daughters — which feed the breeding value indexes. SYNETICS also maintains a commercial partnership with Sexing Technologies for sexed semen supply.

The revenue model is built on cooperative member economics: member-farmers contribute to genetic programs and purchase semen, embryos, and selection services from the organization. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and there is no public revenue figure. The group employs between 101 and 250 people and is headquartered in Noyal-sur-Vilaine, France. No funding rounds, venture investment, or capital-raising activity is reported; the cooperative structure implies member-funded capital rather than external equity.

Name

EVOLUTION

Legal name

SYNETICS eG (formerly ARCOWIN eG)

Website

https://evolution-xy.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SYNETICS (branded EVOLUTION) is a French-German cooperative group that supplies bovine genetics — semen, sexed semen, embryos, and breeding services — across seven dairy and five beef breeds to farmers in France, Germany, and export markets via a cooperative distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Genetics & Breeding Services

NAICS

All Other Animal Production (112990), Other Animal Production (1129)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Genomic Testing & Genetic Evaluation Services (AFAEAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Genetic Trait Selection (e.g., polled, disease resistance) Services (AFAEAJAJ), Nucleus Herd/Flock Breeding & Multiplier Stock Supply (AFAEAJAF), Breeding Program Design & Genetic Consulting (Mating Plans, EPD/Index Selection) (AFACAEAD)

Keywords

• Bovine genetic selection
• Cattle breeding services
• Dairy beef genetics
• Bull semen distribution
• Animal genetic indexing

Headquarters

HQ city

Noyal sur Vilaine, Ille et Vilaine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Genetic Material Sales: Sale of bull semen (conventional and sexed) and embryos for bovine genetic improvement, distributed through cooperative networks to dairy and beef farmers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EVOLUTION (operating as SYNETICS) sells bovine genetic material — primarily bull semen (conventional and sexed), embryos, and genetic indexing services — to dairy and beef cattle farmers. It maintains performance indices (ISU, INEL, MP, MG, TP, TB) across 8 dairy breeds and 5 beef breeds, distributed through agricultural cooperatives organized by geographic zones in France and via export channels.

Product overview

EVOLUTION (SYNETICS) is a cattle genetics and breeding cooperative offering genetic selection services for both dairy and beef cattle. The core offering consists of genetic index services across multiple cattle breeds (Prim'Holstein, Normande, Pie Rouge, Montbéliarde, Brune, Simmental, Jersiaise for dairy; Charolais, Parthenaise, Rouge des prés, Blonde d'Aquitaine, Limousin for beef). Supporting products include bull catalogues, embryo catalogs, sexed semen products, and meat crossbreeding services organized by geographic zones. The company provides detailed performance indices (ISU, INEL, milk production, functional traits) for breeding decisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Genetic Index Services - Dairy Cattle Genetic selection and indexing services for dairy cattle breeds (Prim'Holstein, Normande, Pie Rouge, Montbéliarde, Brune, Simmental, Jersiaise). Provides performance indices (ISU, INEL, MP, MG, TP, TB, milk production) and functional traits to support breeding decisions for dairy farmers and cooperatives.
• Genetic Index Services - Beef Cattle Genetic selection and indexing services for beef cattle breeds (Charolais, Parthenaise, Rouge des prés, Blonde d'Aquitaine, Limousin). Includes carcass quality and meat performance indices for beef farmers and cooperatives.
• Embryo Catalog Catalogue of embryos available across multiple cattle breeds for genetic renewal technology and advanced breeding programs, targeting dairy and beef farmers seeking embryo transfer options.
• Bull Catalogue - Charolais Digital catalogue featuring Charolais bull indices including the Champions and Avenir/Privilège ranges for the 2025/2026 campaign, distributed to beef farmers and cooperatives.
• Bull Catalogue - Limousin Digital catalogue featuring Limousin bull indices for October 2025, distributed to beef farmers and cooperatives.
• Bull Catalogue - Blonde d'Aquitaine Digital catalogue featuring Blonde d'Aquitaine bull indices for October 2025, distributed to beef farmers and cooperatives.
• Bull Catalogue - Parthenaise Digital catalogue featuring Parthenaise bull indices for October 2025, distributed to beef farmers and cooperatives.
• Bull Catalogue - Rouge des prés Digital catalogue featuring Rouge des prés bull indices for October 2025, distributed to beef farmers and cooperatives.
• Bull Catalogue - Jersiaise Bull catalogue for the Jersey (Jersiaise) breed covering the 2025/2026 campaign (January 2026), distributed to dairy farmers and cooperatives.
• Meat Crossbreeding Services Meat crossbreeding service for dairy farmers, organized by zones (A, B, C) with zone-specific catalogues to support crossbreeding decisions with beef genetics.
• Sexed Semen Products Sexed semen products for dairy cattle breeding, produced using Sexing Technologies technology (XY LLC and Inguran LLC) including X®, SexedULTRA, and SexedULTRA 4M products under STgenetics branding, enabling farmers to predetermine the sex of offspring for improved herd management.
• Genetic Orientation Services Genetic orientation advisory services including Holstein orientation, Normande orientation, Pie Rouge orientation, and meat performance optimization guidance, helping farmers select the right genetics for their breeding goals.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISU (Index de Synthèse Unique) values ranging from 45 to 187 for Simmental bulls, providing standardized genetic merit comparison
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sexing Technologies / XY LLC / Inguran LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationSYNETICS produces and distributes sexed semen using Sexing Technologies' proprietary technology. The X® brand (XY, LLC) and SexedULTRA/SexedULTRA 4M products (Inguran LLC) are marketed under STgenetics branding. This partnership enables SYNETICS to offer predetermined calf sex selection services to dairy and beef farmers, improving herd management efficiency.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Genex Cooperative: Genex is a US farmer-owned cooperative providing bovine AI services, genetic consulting, and reproductive products for dairy and beef. Comparable as a cooperative-structured cattle genetics distributor with similar member-driven channel and multi-breed programs including Holstein, Jersey, and beef breeds.
• Semex: Semex is a Canadian farmer-owned alliance (Semex Alliance) marketing bovine semen and embryos worldwide under the Semex, Immunity+, and Repromax brands. Comparable as a cooperative-affiliated genetic distributor offering breed coverage, sexed semen options, and export-driven dairy and beef programs.
• CRV: CRV is a Dutch-Belgian farmer cooperative offering bovine genetic evaluation, AI services, and herd management software across dairy and beef breeds globally. Highly comparable as a member-owned cooperative serving European farmers with proprietary indexes (CRV Health, InSire) and similar breed breadth including Holstein and beef programs.
• Masterrind: Masterrind is a German cooperative specializing in Holstein, Red Holstein, and Brown cattle genetics with AI stud and breeding program services. Comparable as a fellow German-speaking cooperative peer providing genomic evaluation and AI services, with overlapping breed coverage and shared Northern European market dynamics.
• VikingGenetics: VikingGenetics is a Scandinavian cooperative owned by Danish, Swedish, and Finnish farmers providing dairy and beef genetics with the proprietary NTM index. Direct comparable as a farmer-owned breeding cooperative offering multi-breed genetic evaluation and semen distribution across Northern Europe and export markets.
• STgenetics (Sexing Technologies): STgenetics is the commercial arm of Sexing Technologies, the inventor and licensor of the sexed semen technology (SexedULTRA, 4M) that SYNETICS distributes under license. Comparable as both a technology partner and direct competitor selling sexed and conventional semen with proprietary genomic evaluation.

Broad incumbents

• URUS Group: URUS is a US-based cooperative holding company whose brands include Alta Genetics, PEAK, SCCL, and Jetstream Genetics. Comparable as a broader incumbent consolidating multiple bovine genetics businesses under a cooperative-style parent, competing for premium AI service market share.
• ABS Global: ABS Global is one of the largest cattle genetics businesses worldwide, offering conventional and sexed semen, genomic testing, and breeding program services under Genus plc. Comparable as a broad incumbent with globally distributed breed portfolio and proprietary technology stack across both dairy and beef.
• Alta Genetics (URUS Group): Alta Genetics, part of the URUS Group, is a globally operating bovine genetics and reproduction company offering AI services, genomic programs, and dairy/beef consulting. Comparable as a broader incumbent with international scale and proprietary programs (Alta ADVANTAGE) competing with cooperative peers on premium dairy genetics.

Others

• Institut de l'Élevage (Idele): Idele is the French technical institute for cattle, sheep, goat, and equine livestock, providing R&D, genetic evaluation systems, and advisory services to French breeders. Comparable as an industry ecosystem participant whose national genetic information systems underpin SYNETICS' breed indexes and validation work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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