LABOSOL

What LABOSOL does

Labosol is a privately held French agronomic analysis laboratory founded in 2002 by Catherine and Pierre Roussel and headquartered in Jarcieu, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The company performs physico-chemical and physical analyses of soil, water, substrates, compost, and plants, operating under NFU French standards and subject to third-party quality control through the BIPEA inter-laboratory circuit. Its technical core combines standardized analysis menus (T_T1, T_T2, T_T3, T_Sable, T_Phys series), proprietary methods including a 120-hour permeability test, the Diagnostic Intégral intact-core laboratory protocol, and the Test du Cresson bio-indicator pollution assay. Field diagnostic services include double-ring infiltrometer testing (NFX 30-418, NF EN 12616) for sports fields, golf courses, and septic fields, plus regulatory wetland determination per the Arrêté du 24 juin 2008.

Labosol serves four primary customer segments: green-space managers and landscape professionals (local government, mid-market landscapers), specialized and broadacre agriculture (arboriculture, viticulture, market gardening, grande culture), sports field and golf facility managers, and individual property owners accessing services via the aujardin.info marketplace. The business model rests on per-sample analytical fees, professional field diagnostic engagements, certified training program delivery (OPCA-reimbursable), product sales (sampling packs, pH/conductivity kits), and the Agrilearn e-learning platform. A suite of seven free interactive online agronomic calculation tools (soil improvement, acid-base balance, mineral reserve, fertilization plan, organic balance, RFU/Battance index, unit converter, sand level) functions as both client utility and marketing funnel.

The go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: direct engagement by phone, email, and website contact form, complemented by 1-2 day field workshops and on-site training sessions, a regular newsletter cadence, and LinkedIn presence. Distribution is entirely domestic France with no resellers, no intermediaries beyond the aujardin.info referral channel, and no disclosed pricing structure publicly available — customers must request quotes directly.

Name

LABOSOL

Legal name

Labosol

Website

https://labosol.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agronomic Soil Analysis Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Agronomic soil analysis
• Soil testing laboratory
• Permeability field diagnostics
• Wetland soil assessment
• Agronomic professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Jarcieu

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agronomic analysis services: Labosol performs physico-chemical and physical analyses of soil, water, substrates, compost, and plants. Clients select from published analysis menus (T_T1, T_T2, T_T3, T_Sable, T_Phys series, E_AS, S_AS, C_AS, P_AS, etc.) and submit samples by mail. Each analysis is delivered as a laminated A3 report with personalized fertilization and amendment recommendations from an agronomist engineer. This is a per-sample, one-time revenue stream with repeat purchase potential as soil conditions change every 3-4 years.
2. Agronomic training and formation: Labosol is a registered training organization (organisme de formation agréé) delivering 1-2 day training programs on soil knowledge, soil profile analysis, and agronomic diagnostics to green-space professionals, landscape technicians, and their clients. Training is eligible for OPCA individual and collective training fund reimbursement. Revenue is earned per participant per training session.
3. Field diagnostic services: On-site field diagnostics including double-ring infiltrometer tests (NFX 30-418, NF EN 12616) for sports fields, golf courses, and septic fields, soil profile analysis, and wet zone diagnostics per Arrêté du 24 juin 2008. These are site-specific professional services charged per engagement.
4. Product sales (Pack, pH/conductivity kit): Sale of sampling and analysis support products including the 'Pack Labosol' (pre-paid shipping box with waterproof sampling flasks and a data form), and portable pH meter/conductivity measurement kits with calibration solutions and storage solution. These are one-time product purchases.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LABOSOL is an independent French agronomic analysis laboratory that performs physico-chemical and physical analysis of soil, water, substrates, compost, and plants, and delivers field diagnostics (permeability, wetland, septic field). Clients select from published analysis menus (T_T1, T_T2, T_T3, T_Sable, T_Phys series, E_AS, S_AS, C_AS, P_AS) and receive a personalized A3 laminated report with agronomist-engineer recommendations. The company also delivers professional training (pedological profile workshops) and operates the Agrilearn e-learning platform for agronomic education.

Product overview

LABOSOL is an agronomic analysis laboratory offering a comprehensive portfolio of soil, water, substrate, compost, and plant analysis services. The core offerings center on physico-chemical soil analysis menus (T_T1, T_T2, T_T3, T_FMO) and specialized physical testing menus (T_Sable, T_Phys series). LABOSOL provides field diagnostics including permeability testing (double-ring infiltrometer NF EN 12616), wetland determinations (Arrêté 2008), and the comprehensive Diagnostic Intégral combining laboratory and field analysis. The company also offers professional training programs (1-2 day pedological profile workshops) and the Agrilearn e-learning platform. An integrated suite of 7 online calculation tools (soil improvement, acid-basic balance, mineral reserves, fertilization planning, organic balance, RFU/battance index, unit converter, sand level) complements the core analysis services. Physical products include sampling packs, laminated A3 analysis reports, and field pH/conductivity measurement kits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Agrilearn: E-learning platform operated by Labosol for agronomic training

Products and services

• Menu T_T1 — Espaces Verts Soil Analysis Complete physico-chemical soil analysis menu for green spaces and sports fields, including CEC, physical state (5-fraction granulometry), acid-basic state, organic state, and mineral state. Designed for landscape professionals and green-space managers.
• Menu T_T2 — In-depth Soil Analysis In-depth physico-chemical soil analysis menu including CEC, acidity state, organic state, and complete mineral state with trace elements, supporting advanced fertilizer amendment control for vineyards, orchards, and market gardens.
• Menu T_T3 — Soil Monitoring Analysis

Quantifiable outcome

• Analysis turnaround time of 15 working days, with results delivered as a laminated A3 report and digital PDF
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BIPEA (Bureau Interprofessionnel d'Études Analytiques)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabosol operates under NFU norms and is subject to quality control through an inter-laboratory analysis circuit managed by BIPEA (Bureau Interprofessionnel d'Études Analytiques). This ensures accuracy and comparability of Labosol's analytical results with other participating laboratories, providing third-party quality assurance to clients.
• Agrilearn (agrilearn.fr)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLabosol co-brands online soil education content on the Agrilearn e-learning platform, offering courses such as 'Le sol en espace vert — observer, tester et analyser pour mieux le comprendre'. This partnership extends Labosol's reach into digital education and training for green-space professionals.
• aujardin.infominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndividual property owners (particuliers) access Labosol's soil analysis services through the aujardin.info platform, which routes private garden soil analysis inquiries and customers to Labosol.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: International testing, inspection, and certification group with agricultural commodity and environmental testing services. Represents a broad incumbent alternative for clients seeking soil and agronomic testing within a wider certification portfolio.
• Intertek: Global quality assurance and testing provider with agricultural and environmental testing capabilities. Overlaps with Labosol on soil and water analysis but at broader scale and as part of a wider testing and certification offering.
• Eurofins: Global testing services group with agricultural and environmental testing capabilities across hundreds of labs. Overlaps with Labosol on soil, water, and substrate testing but operates at vastly greater scale and as part of a much broader testing portfolio.
• SGS: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with agricultural and environmental service lines including soil analysis and agronomy (notably via its 2022 acquisition of Galys). Competes with Labosol on larger standardized soil testing contracts.

Direct peers

• Agrolab Group: European network of agricultural and environmental testing laboratories (headquartered in Germany). Comparable in core agronomic testing services and customer base, though operating primarily in German-speaking and broader European markets rather than France.
• Téralis: French agronomic laboratory and consulting firm offering soil analyses, fertilizer plans, and agronomic diagnostics to farmers, cooperatives, and green-space professionals; comparable in customer targets, deliverable format, and integrated advice model.
• AUREA: French agronomic and environmental analysis laboratory group offering soil, plant, water, and effluent testing for agriculture and environmental compliance. Operates multiple labs across France, making it the most structurally comparable French agronomic testing competitor to Labosol.
• Galys (SGS Agriculture): French soil and agronomic analysis laboratory serving farmers and cooperatives across France; now part of SGS Agriculture. Offers comparable physico-chemical soil analysis menus, agronomic advice, and serves an overlapping customer base of farmers and green-space managers.
• SADEF (Attaché Group): French agricultural testing laboratory providing soil, plant, and water analysis to farmers and agronomy professionals. Directly competes with Labosol on physico-chemical soil analysis menus and agronomic advice for the French agricultural and green-space market.

Others

• Chambres d'agriculture France (réseau de laboratoires): French public-sector network of agricultural chambers operating soil analysis laboratories serving farmers across France. Provides an alternative agronomic testing channel for French farmers, competing indirectly with Labosol on volume and pricing despite a public-sector orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/labosol

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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