LabAgro

What LabAgro does

LabAgro Análises Agronômicas Ltda is a privately held agricultural analysis laboratory headquartered in Serranópolis do Iguaçu, Western Paraná, Brazil. Originally founded in 2013 as R.A Laboratório de Análises Agronômicas, the company was renamed LabAgro in 2017 under the direction of agronomist Ana Gabriela C. C. Daronch, who serves as director and Responsible Technical professional. The company provides three core analytical services: soil fertility analysis, plant tissue chemical analysis, and nematological analysis covering detection, quantification, and morphological identification of plant-parasitic nematodes including Meloidogyne species identification via perineal patterns. All analyses use nationally validated methods compliant with the CELA (Comissão Estadual de Laboratórios de Análises Agronômicas) quality program, which LabAgro has maintained with a 'Muito Bom' (Very Good) rating continuously since 2014.

The company's go-to-market combines a physical weekly Wednesday collection route covering 10 municipalities in Western Paraná with mail and carrier-based sample submission from across Brazil, including Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, and Tocantins. Customers include rural SMB producers requiring soil fertility assessment, plant nutrition diagnosis, and nematode identification for crops such as soybean, corn, and wheat. Results are delivered online through a real-time tracking portal or by mail. Revenue is generated through per-sample professional service fees, with pricing provided on direct inquiry. The team of five includes specialized technical staff, notably Dr. Danielle Mattei, a PhD-level nematologist and member of SBN and SBF, providing specialized morphological diagnostic capability. LabAgro maintains an active content marketing presence through educational articles on its website and a Facebook page, targeting both top-of-funnel awareness and bottom-of-funnel engagement via the online results portal.

Name

LabAgro

Legal name

LabAgro Análises Agronômicas Ltda

Website

https://labagro.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LabAgro is a privately held Brazilian agricultural analysis laboratory in Western Paraná offering soil fertility, plant tissue, and nematode testing services, primarily to SMB rural producers via a weekly regional collection route and nationwide mail-in sample intake.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Laboratory Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Crop Production (11511)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFACAKAA

Soil Testing & Nutrient Analysis Services

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Agricultural Testing & Diagnostics Services (Soil, Plant Tissue, Water)

SECONDARYAFACAKAH

Nematode & Pest Diagnostics Services

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Agricultural Testing & Diagnostics Services (Soil, Plant Tissue, Water)

SECONDARYAFACABAH

Plant Tissue, Soil & Water Sampling Coordination (Agronomy-Focused)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Crop Consulting & Agronomy Services (Soil Health, Nutrient Planning, Yield Consulting)

Keywords

• Soil analysis services
• Plant tissue analysis
• Nematode identification
• Agronomic laboratory testing
• Crop fertility diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Serranópolis do Iguaçu

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Analysis Services: LabAgro provides agricultural laboratory analysis services including soil analysis, plant tissue analysis, and nematological analysis. Revenue is generated through service fees for sample analysis delivered to rural producers and agricultural companies.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LabAgro is an agricultural analysis laboratory that performs soil analysis (evaluating soil reaction and nutrient availability), plant tissue chemical analysis (for nutritional diagnosis), and nematological analysis (detection, quantification, and species identification of plant-parasitic nematodes including Meloidogyne). The lab serves rural producers and agricultural companies primarily in Western Paraná via a weekly collection route, with national sample submission via mail/carrier and online result delivery.

Product overview

LabAgro Análises Agronômicas is an agricultural analysis laboratory offering a unified portfolio of agronomic testing services. The core offerings consist of three main analytical services: Soil Analysis (Análise de Solo), Plant Tissue Analysis (Análise de Tecido Vegetal), and Nematode Analysis (Análise de Nematoides). These are complemented by a client portal providing Online Results access and Real-Time Progress Tracking, plus Sample Submission services through postal, carrier, or scheduled collection routes. The laboratory works with nationally validated methods and participates in the CELA quality proficiency program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Análise de Solo (Soil Analysis) Evaluates soil reaction and availability of nutrients for plants. LabAgro performs sample collection prioritizing quality and speed, and customers can track result progress online. Used by rural producers to determine appropriate fertilization for crops such as soybean, corn, and wheat.
• Análise de Tecido Vegetal (Plant Tissue Analysis) Chemical analysis of plant tissue to diagnose nutritional status, identify nutritional problems not visible in the field, locate areas with marginal nutrient supply, identify interactions/antagonisms between nutrients, and assess nutrient mobility, redistribution, and seasonal fluctuation. For rural producers and agronomic consultants managing crop nutrition programs.
• Análise de Nematoides (Nematode Analysis) Detection and identification of plant-parasitic nematodes in soil and roots; quantification and identification of genera and species through morphological parameters, including Meloidogyne species identification via perineal patterns. Provides basic information for integrated pest management and monitors control efficiency. For rural producers managing soybean, corn, and other susceptible crops.
• Remessa de Amostras (Sample Submission Services) Multiple sample submission channels for delivering physical samples to the laboratory: postal mail (Sedex or simple correspondence in plastic packaging), bus or transport company, or scheduled Wednesday collection route in Western Paraná municipalities. For rural producers and agricultural companies nationwide.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Trace Genomics: Soil genomics and pathogen/disease testing startup serving agricultural producers. Comparable to LabAgro in serving growers with soil diagnostics, but uses DNA-based rather than chemical/morphological methods.
• Pattern Ag: Soil and crop analytics startup focused on pest and disease prediction using soil DNA analysis. Comparable to LabAgro in crop-soil diagnostics for agricultural decision-making, but differentiated by an analytics-and-data layer.
• Aegro: Brazilian farm management software for crop producers, focused on financial and operational planning. Same SMB soybean/corn producer customer base as LabAgro, though operating in software rather than lab services.
• Taranis: Precision agriculture platform combining aerial imagery, AI, and field scouting for crop monitoring. Adjacent to LabAgro's agronomic diagnostics customers through complementary precision-ag decision support.
• Biome Makers: Soil microbiome testing company using genomics to characterize soil health. Adjacent to LabAgro's soil analysis services but differentiates through biological/microbiome focus rather than traditional chemical analysis.
• Solinftec: Brazilian precision agriculture and farm management platform offering digital agronomic decision support. Adjacent to LabAgro through overlapping customer base (Brazilian row-crop growers) and complementary agronomic advisory value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins: Global laboratory testing services group with agricultural and environmental testing capabilities, including soil and crop analysis. Comparable to LabAgro in service category but vastly larger in geographic footprint and customer base.
• Yara International: Global fertilizer and crop nutrition company that also offers agronomic advisory, soil testing, and digital farming tools. Comparable to LabAgro in soil-fertility-focused diagnostics, but at vastly larger scale and bundled with crop nutrition inputs.
• SGS: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with agricultural and food testing operations in Brazil. Overlaps with LabAgro on soil, plant tissue, and crop-related analytical services, but operates at a much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Bureau Veritas: International testing, inspection, and certification firm with agri-food and commodity testing services in Brazil. Overlaps with LabAgro's agricultural laboratory analysis services but at greater scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/anagabrielacequinattodaronch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/labagro

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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