SYNETICS

What SYNETICS does

SYNETICS is a European farmer-owned cooperative that supplies bovine and goat genetics to dairy and beef producers across Europe, North America and other export markets. Formed in January 2023 through the merger of France's INNOVAL and Germany's MASTERRIND, the cooperative is headquartered in Noyal-sur-Vilaine, France, with German operations registered as SYNETICS eG (formerly ARCOWIN eG) in Oldenburg and field offices in Bad Zwischenahn and Verden. Its portfolio spans 20 breeds including Holstein, Normande, Brown Swiss, Jersey, Fleckvieh, and goat breeds (Alpine, Saanen, Boer), with breeding values published across the major international evaluation bases (ISU, RZG, TPI, JPI, GZW). Production is anchored at the Saint-Aubin semen production site in France, where sexed semen is produced in collaboration with Sexing Technologies.

The company's core product set consists of genetic material (conventional and sexed semen) sold by the dose, the proprietary FERTIMAX fertility booster, genomic selection services (herd genotyping from birth), and consultant-led mating programs. FERTIMAX is positioned around an empirically demonstrated 8 percentage-point lift in non-return-rate and was launched globally in August 2024 after seven years of R&D. Capgènes is the primary technology partner for goat genetics, providing access to Alpine and Saanen lines from a 6,000-breeder network. SYNETICS publishes bull proof runs on a triannual cadence (April, August, December), issues an online bull search platform (d.synetics.world), and maintains downloadable dairy, beef-on-dairy and goat catalogues.

Revenue is generated through two streams: (1) sale of bovine and goat semen (conventional and sexed) by dose, distributed via affiliated cooperatives — INNOVAL, MASTERRIND, AURIVA, UALC, GENIATEST in France and Germany, plus INTERGEN in Poland and Passion4Goats in the Netherlands; and (2) professional services for genomic breeding-value analysis, herd genotyping, and mating-program consulting. Export sales are handled directly through SYNETICS Export (France) and SYNETICS Export Germany (in formation). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are routed through sales representatives and cooperative distribution partners. Governance is farmer-owned through the cooperative structure, with a board chaired by Patrice Guiguian and day-to-day executive leadership shared between Co-CEOs Alfred Weidele and Jean-Yves Dreau since January 2025.

Name

SYNETICS

Legal name

SYNETICS eG

Website

https://synetics.world

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SYNETICS is a European farmer-owned cooperative that supplies bovine and goat genetics across 20 breeds to dairy and beef farmers, distributing semen and genomic selection services via its founding members INNOVAL (France) and MASTERRIND (Germany) across Europe, North America and export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Livestock Genetics

NAICS

Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120), Sheep and Goat Farming (1124), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (11212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dairy Breeding & Genetics (AI, Embryo Transfer) (AFAEACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sexed Semen & Sex Selection Services (AFAEAJAI), Breeding Program Design & Genetic Consulting (Mating Plans, EPD/Index Selection) (AFACAEAD), Breeding Stock & Genetics (Rams/Bucks, Stud Services, AI/ET Programs) (AFAEAFAE), Stud Services & Managed Mating Programs (AFAEAJAG)

Keywords

• Bovine genetics
• Dairy cattle breeding
• Goat genetics
• Genomic selection
• Artificial insemination

Headquarters

HQ city

Noyal-sur-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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Genetic Material Sales: Sale of bovine and goat semen (conventional and sexed) from selected bulls and bucks. Revenue generated through distribution via affiliated cooperatives and direct export channels.
2. Herd Services: Consulting services including mating programs, genomic breeding value analysis, and herd genotyping programmes. Consultants work with farms to develop herd concepts and analyse development possibilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SYNETICS produces and distributes bovine and goat genetic material (conventional and sexed semen) across 20 breeds for dairy, beef-on-dairy, and goat dairy operations. The cooperative also delivers professional herd services including genomic selection and herd genotyping, custom mating programs, and breeding value analysis using international evaluation systems (ISU, RZG, TPI, JPI, GZW). Distribution is handled through affiliated cooperatives INNOVAL (France) and MASTERRIND (Germany), regional cooperatives, and direct export channels across five continents.

Product overview

SYNETICS is a European bovine and goat genetics cooperative offering a comprehensive portfolio combining 20 breeds (Holstein, Normande, Brown Swiss, Jersey, Fleckvieh, and 15 other breeds) for both dairy and beef applications. The core offering includes genomic selection through herd genotyping, a proprietary mating program, and the FERTIMAX fertility booster product. Genetic materials are distributed through multiple channels including dairy sire catalogues, beef breed catalogues, beef-on-dairy programs, and goat genetics (Alpine, Saanen, Boer). The company operates bull search platforms and proof release systems with breeding values across multiple international bases (ISU, TPI, RZG, JPI, GZW).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FERTIMAX Ultra-fertile semen product from selected HOLSTEIN and NORMANDE bulls that increases non-return rate by an average of 8 percentage points, marketed as the world's number one fertility booster for dairy and beef farmers.
• Genomic Selection and Herd Genotyping Service providing genomic information from animals directly after birth, enabling genomic breeding values in mating programs for targeted breeding decisions and optimized herd management strategy for dairy and beef farmers.
• Mating Program Consultant-assisted mating service that analyzes herd advantages and development possibilities, incorporating genomic selection for optimized breeding outcomes for dairy and beef farmers.
• Bull Search Tool Online bull search platform (d.synetics.world) allowing filtering by breed, breeding value basis (Mastergen, Masterproven), and special attributes including polled, sexed, fresh semen, and various genetic markers.
• Dairy Sire Genetic Catalogue Genetic offering featuring dairy breeds including Holstein, Normande, Brown Swiss, Jersey, Fleckvieh, Pie Rouge, and Tarentaise/Abondance with breeding values published in ISU, TPI, RZG, JPI bases for international dairy farmers.
• Beef on Dairy Genetic Catalogue Catalogue for beef crossbreeding programs featuring Charolais, Limousin, Blonde d'Aquitaine, Parthenaise, and specialized beef breeds for dairy herd crossbreeding operations.
• Goat Genetic Catalogue Genetic catalogue for Alpine, Saanen, and Boer goat breeds featuring high genetic level proven bucks and top young genomic bucks from the Capgènes breeding program for goat dairy farmers.
• International Beef Breeds Offer International genetic offering for beef breeds including Charolais, Limousine, Blonde d'Aquitaine, Parthenaise, Aubrac, Rouge des Prés, Salers, Gasconne, and Bazadaise for beef producers and beef-on-dairy operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• NON-RETURN-RATE increases by 8 percentage points using FERTIMAX
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• INNOVALcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench dairy and beef cattle cooperative and founding member of SYNETICS. INNOVAL kicked off company events in France and hosts shareholders meetings. Strategic partner providing distribution network for SYNETICS genetics in France.
• MASTERRINDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman cattle breeding company and founding member of SYNETICS. Provides German breeding programme expertise and distribution network. Hosts Schau Der Besten events and collaborates on breeding programmes.
• CapgènescoreTechnology or IntegrationFrench goat breeding programme and semen production center gathering 6,000 goat breeders and almost a million dairy goats. Provides Alpine and Saanen goat genetics for SYNETICS goat catalogue.
• Sexing TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner managing sex sorting and sexing process technology for SYNETICS production site in Saint-Aubin, France. Collaboration enabled production of 100,000 sexed doses milestone.
• CHAROLAIS UNIVERSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion of farmer cooperative companies affiliated with SYNETICS group. Organized under French laws, headquartered in Noyal-sur-Vilaine, France.
• INTERGENminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish distribution partner for SYNETICS genetics. SYNETICS bull offspring distributed in Poland by INTERGEN, including Solito Red, Step Red, Lightstar, Soundbar, Topmodel, Kingman, Gywer RDC, Garido and Starello.
• EBE (European Breeding Edition)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignificant step for European cattle breeding industry combining French and German breeding populations. EBE strengthens European breeding power in global competition.
• EldaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch organization for registration, data and dairy production that transferred goat semen commercialization responsibility to Passion4Goats in Netherlands.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Cogent: UK-based bovine genetics business offering dairy and beef AI with genomic services across the British Isles — regional peer competing in adjacent European geographies with overlapping Holstein and Jersey offerings.
• LIC (Livestock Improvement Corporation): New Zealand farmer-owned co-operative providing dairy genetics (predominantly KiwiCross/Friesian), herd testing and agri-tech — regional peer with comparable cooperative structure and genomic evaluation capability but different primary geography.

Direct peers

• VikingGenetics: Cooperative of Danish, Swedish and Finnish dairy farmers providing Holstein, Jersey, Red Dairy Cattle and Nordic Red genetics with NTM/NRF indexes — a directly comparable multi-country cooperative peer competing for European and export dairy AI share.
• CRV: Dutch/Flemish cattle genetics cooperative offering dairy and beef AI, herd recording and genomic evaluation services across Europe and globally — directly comparable to SYNETICS as a cooperative-led, multi-country cattle genetics provider with CRV Health and CRV Efficiency indexes.
• STGenetics: US-based bovine genetics company that pioneered SexedULTRA sex-sorting technology and supplies sexed semen globally — directly comparable on sexed semen technology and a key partner/competitor relationship for SYNETICS.

Broad incumbents

• ABS Global: Global bovine AI stud owned by Genus plc, offering conventional and sexed dairy/beef genetics worldwide — a broad incumbent competing across all SYNETICS markets with larger scale and proprietary sexing/embryo technology.
• World Wide Sires: Global bovine genetics distributor of US-origin Holstein, Jersey and beef sires — broad incumbent focused on international export markets that overlaps with SYNETICS' export channel.
• Semex: Canadian bovine genetics cooperative distributing Holstein, Jersey and beef semen through a global dealer network — a larger incumbent with similar cooperative DNA, broader North American footprint and overlapping TPI-based dairy product positioning.
• Select Sires: US-based farmer-owned cooperative providing bovine AI sires and fertility services through PurePrene/sexed programs — broad incumbent peer with comparable cooperative structure but deeper North American market share.
• URUS Group: Holding company for PEAK, GENEX, Jetstream Genetics and other bovine AI brands — broad incumbent peer that aggregates multiple competing genetics portfolios and competes with SYNETICS across both conventional and sexed semen.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/synetics.world

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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