SIMBIOSI
Simbiosi srl is an Italian Resources Service Company (Re.S.Co.®) that designs, finances, and operates AI-driven energy, water, and circular-economy solutions for industrial enterprises, utilities, and municipalities, primarily in Italian agri-food and process manufacturing.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersGiussago, Italy
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What SIMBIOSI does
Simbiosi srl is an Italian Resources Service Company (Re.S.Co.®) founded in 1996 and headquartered at the Innovation Center Giulio Natta in Giussago, Pavia, with a legal registered office in Milan. The company designs, implements, finances, and operates integrated energy efficiency, circular economy, and nature-based solutions for industrial enterprises, utilities, real estate developers, and municipalities in Italy. Its technology portfolio spans the AI-Family (AI-Chiller, AI-Coge, AI-Trige, AI-Tower, Heat Recovery systems), the NR Family (patented anaerobic digestion for biogas, biomethane, and fertilizer production), the Energy Pipeline System (district heating/cooling), Agrivoltaico Integrato, and Nature-Based Solutions (wetlands, phytodepuration, Environment Field Margins). These are orchestrated by the ADAM & EVA AI platform, which applies machine-learning-based Digital Twin models, predictive maintenance, and real-time optimization to industrial processes, with the AI engine further productized through the February 2026 SynERE spinoff.
Simbiosi monetizes through four revenue streams: long-term Re.S.Co. managed service contracts (10–15 years, CapEx-to-Opex conversion), operational leasing (noleggio operativo), traditional turnkey project sales, and a hybrid Re.S.Co. model. The company serves enterprise customers including Granarolo, Inalpi, Galbani, Lactalis, Ferrero, Fiorucci, Ambrosi, Fedegari (pharma), Albea Cosmetics, ABK Group, and Cooperlat, with a heavy concentration in Italian agri-food and process manufacturing. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed, with contract terms tailored to scope, technology mix, and duration.
The company is privately held, with TIP (Toscana Initiative Projects) having acquired a participation in April 2022. Headcount is reported as 42 employees organizationally, with over 100 professionals engaged daily across project development, R&D, and institutional outreach. The 1,000-hectare Giussago headquarters serves as a living demonstration site — over 200,000 trees, 107 hectares of wetlands, 78 hectares of forests — providing tangible proof-of-concept unavailable to competitors. As of 2025, Simbiosi had initiated projects exceeding €10 million, and it announced a partnership with Cesare Fiorucci S.p.A. in November 2025 under the Re.S.Co. model.
SIMBIOSI firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SIMBIOSI
- Legal name
- Simbiosi srl
- Website
- https://simbiosi.tech
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Simbiosi srl is an Italian Resources Service Company (Re.S.Co.®) that designs, finances, and operates AI-driven energy, water, and circular-economy solutions for industrial enterprises, utilities, and municipalities, primarily in Italian agri-food and process manufacturing.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SIMBIOSI industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Services
- NAICS
- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Decarbonization EPC, Integration & O&M Services (Design/Build/Operate) (EUABAJAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial Symbiosis & Byproduct Exchange Platforms (EUAIANAG), Operations Control & Dispatch (Remote Operations Centers, Curtailment, Compliance) (EUAMAGAK), Microgrid Development, EPC & Integration (EUAMAJAB)
Keywords
Where SIMBIOSI is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Giussago
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
SIMBIOSI business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Re.S.Co. (Resources Service Company) Contracts: Simbiosi designs, develops, maintains and operates integrated solutions on behalf of clients in exchange for recurring service fees over a predefined contractual period (typically 10–15 years). The fee includes a margin-sharing component tied to resource savings achieved. This model zeroes client CapEx by converting investments into Opex, with Simbiosi bearing upfront capital costs and recovering them through service canons.
- Operational Leasing (Noleggio Operativo): Clients access Simbiosi technology and equipment via a monthly fee structure. The equipment is provided free on loan (comodato gratuito) while clients pay for efficiency services. After ~3 years, clients may opt to purchase the equipment at a residual value. A single fee covers design, installation, routine and extraordinary maintenance, remote monitoring and performance optimization.
- Turnkey Project Sales: Traditional sale of designed, installed and commissioned plants and systems. Full project delivery as general contractor, covering procurement, construction management, commissioning and startup. One-time revenue event per project.
- Hybrid Re.S.Co. Model: A configurable hybrid version where the client sustains costs for key plant components while Simbiosi takes charge of modernization via AI, digital twin and sensorization, sharing in the benefits generated.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Re.S.Co. (Resources Service Company) — Full-service managed model |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Operational Leasing (Noleggio Operativo) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Turnkey Purchase |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
SIMBIOSI product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Simbiosi designs, develops, implements and manages integrated energy efficiency, circular economy and Nature-Based solutions for industrial plants, utilities, real estate and territories through its proprietary Re.S.Co.® (Resources Service Company) model. The offering combines patented industrial equipment (AI-Chiller, AI-Coge, AI-Trige, AI-Tower, NR Family anaerobic digesters, Energy Pipeline System, Agrivoltaico Integrato) with the ADAM & EVA / SynERE AI platform and Nature-Based Solutions (wetlands, phytodepuration, environment field margins) under long-term managed contracts that convert client CapEx into Opex.
Product overview
Simbiosi is a Resources Service Company (Re.S.Co.) offering an integrated portfolio of energy efficiency, circular economy and nature-based solutions for industries, utilities, real estate and territories. The product portfolio centers on Smart Land (territorial ecosystem model) and comprises: AI-Family (AI-assisted energy solutions including AI-Chiller, AI-Coge, AI-Trige, AI-Tower, and Heat Recovery); NR Family (anaerobic digestion for nutrient recovery and biogas/biomethane production); Energy Pipeline System (district heating/cooling); Agrivoltaico Integrato (agrivoltaic systems); and Nature-Based Solutions (wetlands, phytodepuration, environmental margins). The ADAM & EVA AI platform with Digital Twin capabilities enables real-time optimization, predictive maintenance and failure prediction across all solutions. Solutions are delivered through consulting, implementation, operational leasing, or the proprietary Re.S.Co. model.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Smart Land Territorial development model that transforms industrial sites, utilities, real estate and territories into interconnected ecosystems where energy and natural resources are optimized through circular economy choices and attention to sustainability and biodiversity.
- AI-Chiller Patented AI-assisted industrial chiller that produces chilled water directly without glycol, ammonia, or ice storage tanks. Achieves EER of 6 with 360 kW consumption yielding 2,160 kW average / 3,000 kW peak cooling, 2-3 year payback, and 15+ year useful life. For energy-intensive industrial plants.
- AI-Coge Intelligent cogeneration plant (CHP) controlled by SynERE AI for simultaneous production of electricity and thermal energy from a single source (natural gas, biogas, syngas, hydrogen). Features predictive analysis, GME market interaction, adaptive optimization, failure prediction, and predictive maintenance.
- AI-Trige Intelligent trigeneration plant (CCHP) controlled by SynERE AI producing electricity, thermal and refrigeration energy from a single source. Combines modular heat recovery with AI-driven optimization for maximum primary energy efficiency.
- AI-Tower Intelligent solution for optimizing evaporative cooling towers through SynERE AI integration with machine learning algorithms for active predictive control of pumps, fans and valves, extending tower lifespan and reducing energy, chemicals and water consumption.
- Recuperi Termici (Heat Recovery Systems) Heat recovery systems using high-efficiency heat exchangers and ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) systems to recover waste heat from industrial processes or natural sources for direct use or conversion to electricity, with SynERE-monitored control systems for optimized thermal recovery.
- NR Family (Nutrient Recovery / Anaerobic Digestion) Patented thermophilic fully-circulated anaerobic digestion system for valorizing organic waste matrices to produce biogas, biomethane, and fertilizers (ammonium sulfate, ammonium phosphate, tissotropic digestate). Features complete hygienization (elimination of E. coli and Salmonella) and minimum 5,000 tonnes/year throughput. AI-optimized for maximum efficiency and predictive demand analysis.
- Energy Pipeline System (EPS) Patented district heating and cooling network powered by renewable energy and heat recovery from industrial processes, groundwater, lake or sea water. Manages simultaneous heating and cooling through a single network using high-efficiency heat pumps and intelligent distribution.
- Agrivoltaico Integrato Elevated agrivoltaic system assisted by SynERE AI and integrated with IoT, satellite data and Environment Field Margins to optimize crop health and quality, energy production and biodiversity regeneration. 30+ year useful life with 95% glass, 100% aluminum, 75% silicon recyclability at end of life.
- Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Proprietary environmental regeneration portfolio including Environment Field Margin (buffer zones at field edges), Natural Phytodepuration (plant-based wastewater purification) and Wetlands (ecological water filters). Improves water quality, biodiversity, flood mitigation and climate resilience aligned with the EU Nature Restoration Law.
- ADAM & EVA AI Platform Modular AI platform combining EVA (Energy Value Analysis) for data acquisition and validation with ADAM (ADAptive Module) for AI-driven analysis, optimization, failure prediction, and predictive maintenance. Built on proprietary neural-network Digital Twin models trained on Simbiosi's operational data.
- Re.S.Co. (Resources Service Company) Managed Service Proprietary Resources Service Company managed-service model where Simbiosi assumes all design, development, maintenance and operation charges for integrated solutions over 10-15 year contracts, with a recurring service canon and margin-sharing component linked to resource savings achieved. Converts client CapEx into Opex.
- Diagnosi Territoriale (Territorial Diagnosis) Integrated territorial analysis service combining operational data, ESG analysis and advanced satellite-derived information to map energy consumption, water flows, waste management, land use and infrastructure for industry, utilities, real estate and municipalities.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 200,000 trees and plants planted at headquarters territory
- +9 more outcomes
Companies that use SIMBIOSI
Customer profileNamed customers20 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
SIMBIOSI technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability4 records
Feature10 records
SIMBIOSI partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.
- SynEREcoreSynERE is a related tech company (cyber-physical architecture) developed from the Simbiosi experience. SynERE provides the AI engine (Digital Twin, predictive AI, monitoring) that powers all Simbiosi technology families (AI-Family, NR Family). Launched February 2026 as a distinct entity but deeply integrated with Simbiosi's product stack.
- Innovation Center Giulio NattacoreSimbiosi's headquarters is located within the Innovation Center Giulio Natta, which hosts the first NBS Valley in Italy. Synergies exist between Simbiosi and other tenant startups in agritech, cleantech and greentech sectors.
- AssolombardastrategicSimbiosi is a member of Assolombarda, the employers' association for the Milan and Lodi provinces. The association supports industrial innovation, sustainability, and economic development. Simbiosi hosted the Assolombarda Pavia Assise 2026 at its Innovation Center.
- Nature Positive NetworkstrategicSimbiosi joined the Nature Positive Network in July 2024, aligning with a global network of organizations committed to nature-positive business practices and biodiversity enhancement.
- Zero Carbon TargetstrategicSimbiosi entered into a partnership with Zero Carbon Target in May 2025, acting as a qualified consultant for environmental innovation and certification of enterprise decarbonization interventions.
- CIB - Consorzio Italiano BiogasminorSimbiosi is a member of the Italian Biogas Consortium, an industry association promoting biogas and biomethane production from agricultural and organic waste streams, aligning with Simbiosi's NR Family anaerobic digestion technology.
- LE2C - Lombardy Energy ClusterminorSimbiosi is a member of the Lombardy Energy Cluster, a regional network of organizations working on energy efficiency and clean energy technologies.
- ProtivitistrategicProtiviti Italia partnered with Simbiosi in December 2023 for environmental regeneration consulting engagements, combining Protiviti's management consulting expertise with Simbiosi's technology solutions.
- Smart Agri HubsminorSimbiosi is a member of Smart Agri Hubs, a European network supporting digital innovation in agriculture, aligned with its agrivoltaic and agri-tech solutions.
- Bio4DreamsminorSimbiosi collaborates with Bio4Dreams, a business incubator for life sciences and agritech startups, in the context of the NBS Valley ecosystem.
- PoliHubminorSimbiosi is connected to PoliHub, the innovation district/startup incubator of Politecnico di Milano, supporting technology development and academic collaboration.
- 24Ore Business SchoolminorSimbiosi maintains a partnership with 24Ore Business School for executive education and professional development in sustainability and circular economy topics.
- Università Sapienza di RomaminorAcademic partnership with Sapienza University of Rome for research collaboration in areas relevant to Simbiosi's technology portfolio.
- Università di Bari Aldo MorominorAcademic partnership with University of Bari for research collaboration in relevant technology areas.
- Confindustria CisambienteminorSimbiosi is associated with Confindustria Cisambiente, the environmental industry association within Confindustria, supporting industrial environmental innovation.
- Cluster SpringminorCluster Spring (SPRING Industry Cluster for Made in Italy) is listed as a partner organization.
- European Landowner OrganizationminorEuropean Landowner Organization (ELO) is listed as a partner, aligned with Simbiosi's land regeneration and nature-based solutions activities.
- Agricola 2000minorAgricola 2000 is listed as a partner in the agricultural technology space.
- RestorminorRestor (platform for ecological restoration) is listed as a partner, aligned with Simbiosi's Nature-Based Solutions and biodiversity regeneration activities.
- InnovUpminorInnovUp (Italian innovation and startup association) is listed as a partner.
- Social Innovation TeamsminorSocial Innovation Teams is listed as a partner for social innovation collaboration.
- ActivatorsminorActivators is listed as a partner in the startup ecosystem.
- Cereal DocksminorCereal Docks (agribusiness group) is listed as a partner, aligned with Simbiosi's agri-food sector activities.
- Réseau EntreprendreminorRéseau Entreprendre (entrepreneurship support network) is listed as a partner.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights10 records
SIMBIOSI competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Engie Italia: Engie Italia is the Italian arm of the global Engie group, offering industrial energy efficiency, CHP, district heating and ESCO services to Italian industrials and municipalities — directly comparable to Simbiosi's AI-Family, EPS and Re.S.Co. offerings, but at much larger scale and with a broader portfolio.
- A2A: A2A is a major Italian multi-utility active in circular economy, waste-to-energy, district heating and environmental services. Comparable to Simbiosi on the circular economy and resource recovery side (NR Family, anaerobic digestion), with substantially larger infrastructure footprint.
- Iren: Iren is an Italian multi-utility providing energy efficiency, district heating, water and waste management services to municipalities and industrials. Comparable to Simbiosi on integrated resource management and Smart Land-style municipal offerings, but at incumbent scale.
- Enel X (now Enel X Way / Enel Grids): Enel X is Enel's energy efficiency and demand-response arm offering industrial energy services, behind-the-meter solutions and sustainability consulting. Comparable to Simbiosi's enterprise ESCO motion and Re.S.Co.-style energy services, but serving a broader customer base globally.
- Hera Group: Hera is an Italian multi-utility offering waste management, water, gas and energy services with strong circular economy exposure. Comparable to Simbiosi on integrated environmental services and anaerobic digestion / biogas value chain, with significantly larger scale.
- Schneider Electric (Industrial Energy Management): Schneider Electric provides industrial energy management software, automation and EcoStruxure platforms. Comparable to Simbiosi's ADAM & EVA Digital Twin and SynERE platform layer, but as part of a much broader automation portfolio rather than a focused industrial decarbonization specialist.
- Trane Technologies: Trane Technologies is a global HVAC and refrigeration equipment manufacturer serving commercial and industrial customers. Comparable to Simbiosi's AI-Chiller and AI-Tower on industrial cooling equipment, with Simbiosi listed as a technology partner and Trane providing incumbent scale on the underlying hardware.
Direct peers
- BTS Biogas: BTS Biogas is a European manufacturer of anaerobic digestion plants and biogas/biomethane technology for organic waste valorization. Closely comparable to Simbiosi's NR Family on digester technology, end-products (biomethane, fertilizers) and target customers (agri-food, water utilities).
- Sun'Agri: Sun'Agri is a French agrivoltaic specialist developing dynamic agrivoltaic systems for crop and energy co-optimization. Comparable to Simbiosi's Agrivoltaico Integrato on the dual land-use agrivoltaic proposition and AI-driven crop/energy optimization, though operating primarily in France.
- Antares Group: Antares Group is an Italian ESCO delivering industrial energy efficiency, cogeneration and trigeneration solutions to Italian industrials. Closely comparable to Simbiosi's AI-Coge, AI-Trige and operational leasing motion within the same Italian ESCO market segment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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SIMBIOSI leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
SIMBIOSI funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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SIMBIOSI M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about SIMBIOSI
What does SIMBIOSI do?
Simbiosi designs, develops, implements and manages integrated energy efficiency, circular economy and Nature-Based solutions for industrial plants, utilities, real estate and territories through its proprietary Re.S.Co.® (Resources Service Company) model. The offering combines patented industrial equipment (AI-Chiller, AI-Coge, AI-Trige, AI-Tower, NR Family anaerobic digesters, Energy Pipeline System, Agrivoltaico Integrato) with the ADAM & EVA / SynERE AI platform and Nature-Based Solutions (wetlands, phytodepuration, environment field margins) under long-term managed contracts that convert client CapEx into Opex.
Is SIMBIOSI a public or private company?
SIMBIOSI is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was SIMBIOSI founded?
SIMBIOSI was founded in 1996.
Where is SIMBIOSI based?
SIMBIOSI is headquartered in Giussago, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does SIMBIOSI make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Re.S.Co. (Resources Service Company) Contracts are the primary driver. The others are operational Leasing (Noleggio Operativo), turnkey Project Sales and hybrid Re.S.Co. Model.
Who are SIMBIOSI's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Engie Italia, A2A, Iren, Enel X (now Enel X Way / Enel Grids), Hera Group, Schneider Electric (Industrial Energy Management) and Trane Technologies. Direct peers are BTS Biogas, Sun'Agri and Antares Group.
Does SIMBIOSI have an API?
No public API is recorded for SIMBIOSI.
What industry is SIMBIOSI in?
SIMBIOSI's product category is Industrial Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUABAJAM, Industrial Decarbonization EPC, Integration & O&M Services (Design/Build/Operate), with a secondary code of EUAIANAG, Industrial Symbiosis & Byproduct Exchange Platforms. Its NAICS code is 334512 and its SIC code is 3585.