Best Crop Tech Companies in Italy
The 151 best Crop Tech companies in Italy in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Planet Farms.
Italy's Crop Tech sector has 151 tracked companies and $280M in disclosed funding, and if you want to know where the weight sits, Planet Farms alone accounts for $140M of it. That's a striking concentration. xFarm has pulled in $60M, Soplaya and Agricola Moderna both sit at $17M, and the rest of the field trails well behind. No unicorns yet, but the funding stack is real. Globally, the crop tech market was valued at roughly $2.2B in 2020 and is forecast to hit $4.4B by 2025, a 15.2% CAGR driven by IoT adoption in farming, food security pressure, and sharply improved remote sensing capabilities.
So what's actually moving this sector? Investors like CDP Venture Capital, EIC Fund, and H-FARM are backing a cohort that's building around precision agriculture and vertical farming infrastructure. Stringent EU regulations on agrochemicals keep pushing growers toward tech-enabled compliance, which I'd argue is as much a tailwind as it is a headache. The gap between Planet Farms and everyone else in this directory tells you something about where capital concentrates when it moves fast. Browse what follows to find the companies best positioned to close that gap.
Our analysis of 100 Crop Tech companies
$8.2b in tracked funding; 87% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Crop Tech companies in Italy
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Planet Farms Sustainable vertical farming company delivering fresh, flavorful, and nutritious produce | $140M | 30 mo ago | Series C | Luca Travaglini Chairman & Co-Founder | PHPThree.jsGSAP+18 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 2 | xFarm Farm management app optimizing agriculture through technology and sustainable practices | $60M | 20 mo ago | Series C | Matteo Cunial Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer | WebflowApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+19 | Top 5M | — | 1 award |
| 3 | Agricola Moderna Innovative vertical farming company producing sustainable, pesticide-free salads and herbs | $17M | 34 mo ago | Series B | Pierluigi Giuliani Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+18 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 4 | Soplaya Online marketplace platform offering multi-category groceries products | $17M | 10 mo ago | Series A | Ivan Litsvinenka Co-Founder & CTO | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+30 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 5 | Treedom Online platform for farmers and to increase carbon credits and obtain financial linkage | $14M | 33 mo ago | Series A | Tommaso Speroni Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalityWordPressApple iCloud Mail+26 | Top 1M | — | 1 partnership |
| 6 | CanapaR Secure domain name marketplace facilitating simple and safe transfers | $12M | 65 mo ago | Acqui-Hired | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | BabacoMarket Provider of anti waste subscription e grocery platform offering fruits and vegetables | $8M | 42 mo ago | Series A | Luca Masseretti Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | Arete Provider of monitoring and forecasting solutions for agri-businesses | $3M | 34 mo ago | Funding Raised | Enrica Gentile Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+25 | Top 10M | — | 1 launch |
| 9 | Hort@ Innovative decision support systems for sustainable agriculture and agro-industrial supply chains | $2M | 68 mo ago | Acquired | Simona Giosue Managing Director | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 10 | IGA Technology Services Provider of sequencing and bioinformatics services for genomics and transcriptomics | $2M | 105 mo ago | Funding Raised | Federica Cattonaro CEO | WagtailPythonDjango+15 | Top 10M | — | 1 job opening |
| 11 | Finapp Developer of CRNS probes for soil and snow water measurement | $1M | 36 mo ago | Seed | Angelo Amicarelli Co-Founder & CSO | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | Top 10M | 16 patents Hydrological sensing of water content in snow, soil, and vegetation using measurement devices. | 1 expansion |
| 12 | Nodriver Provider of AI and satellite-based irrigation management solutions for farmers | $850K | 43 mo ago | Deadpooled | Luca Calacci Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | Agricolus Technological solutions for precision agriculture decision support | $595K | 73 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | WordPressPleskMySQL+30 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 14 | Grow the Planet Manufacturer of liquid printing inks and metal containers for packaging | $564K | 164 mo ago | Deadpooled | Leonardo Piras Cofounder | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | Arterra Bioscience Developer of sustainable biotechnologies and innovative solutions for various industries | $493K | 61 mo ago | Funding Raised | Gabriella Colucci Founder & CEO | WordPressPleskMySQL+19 | Top 10M | 36 patents Bioactive microbial strains and plant‑cell extracts for cosmetics, pharma, and nutraceuticals | 1 award |
| 16 | Agrorobotica Precision agriculture solutions provider | $276K | 56 mo ago | Funding Raised | Andrea Sozzi Sabatini Founder & CEO | — | — | 8 patents AI-based insect attack risk prediction and in-field trap detection for precision agriculture. | — |
| 17 | PlantBit Provider of organic electrochemical transistor technology for real-time monitoring of plants | $208K | 17 mo ago | Seed | Filippo Vurro CEO | — | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 18 | RevoTree Integrated system for monitoring of soil parameters and automation of irrigation operations | $198K | 84 mo ago | Deadpooled | Cosimo Calciano Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | Sfera Agricola Producer and supplier of fruits and vegetables using hydroponic techniques | $156K | 68 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | WordPress Block EditorElementorWordPress+27 | Top 10M | 3 patents Floating hydroponic cultivation systems for leaf‑crop production | — |
| 20 | Agromet Agro-meteorological services to players across agricultural value chain | $144K | 131 mo ago | Deadpooled | Federico Carboni CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 21 | Symbiagro Provider of crop nutrition | $129K | 46 mo ago | Funding Raised | Alfonso Cerrato CEO | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+30 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 22 | Lifely Manufacturer and distributor of garden monitoring sensors | $117K | 80 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | AvMap Manufacturer and supplier of GPS based navigation systems for agricultural farms | $111K | 128 mo ago | Funding Raised | Simone Lazzarini CEO | PHPBootstrapPayPal+7 | Top 5M | — | 4 launchs · 1 partnership |
Top 12 Crop Tech companies in Italy
#1
Series A · Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia · founded 2017 · 32 employees$16.5Mraised▾
Soplaya is an online marketplace platform offering multi-category grocery products. The mobile platform connecting restaurants with vendors. Restaurants can create a profile, log all their suppliers, and start to order from the platform. The platform maintains all historical logs and vendors to help businesses plan future purchases as well as provides real-time notifications on their orders. Its product offerings include fruits & vegetables, meats, spices, and more.
- Jul 2025Series A$7M
- Nov 2023Conventional Debt$1.1M
- Nov 2023Series A$12.6M
- Jul 2020Series A$4M
#2
Series C · Milan, Lombardy · founded 2017 · 91 employees$60.2Mraised▾
Farm management app optimizing agriculture through technology and sustainable practices. This is a comprehensive platform designed to empower farmers and agribusinesses with digital tools for efficient and sustainable operations. The company offers a suite of solutions including field management, machinery management, irrigation optimization, crop protection, economic management, and precision agriculture. It facilitates data-driven decision-making through features like digital field notebooks, activity management, and environmental monitoring. The platform supports regenerative agriculture practices, helping users improve sustainability and track their environmental impact. It provides services for various stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, including contractors, agronomists, cooperatives, and input manufacturers. The company's offerings include analytics and connectivity solutions, enhancing crop intelligence and supply chain transparency. It is a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, providing tools for farm management, sustainability, and precision agriculture.
- Oct 2024Series C$39.5M
- Mar 2023Grant (prize money)$1.1M
- Feb 2023Grant (prize money)$949.5K
- Aug 2022Series B$17.3M
#3
Series C · Milano, Umbria · founded 2017 · 95 employees$140Mraised▾
Sustainable vertical farming company delivering fresh, flavorful, and nutritious produce. They are transforming agriculture through vertical farms, providing communities with sustainable and flavorful food. Their values drive them to innovate and grow, focusing on vertical thinking, fresh ideas, and responsible practices. They utilize cutting-edge technology to cultivate produce with authentic taste, free from pesticides, while minimizing environmental impact. They are committed to building innovative vertical farms, nurturing people, and producing healthy, sustainable vegetables. Their approach combines technological advancements with a passion for quality and sustainability, aiming to revolutionize food production and promote a healthier future. This involves a commitment to innovation, environmental responsibility, and the cultivation of a team dedicated to making a positive impact.
- Nov 2023Series C$40M
- Dec 2022Grant (prize money)$18.6M
- Sep 2020Grant (prize money)$1.9M
#4
Series A · Florence, Tuscany · founded 2010 · 142 employees$14.4Mraised▾
Online platform for farmers and businesses to increase carbon credits and obtain financial linkage. The platform connects farmers and businesses and assists them in obtaining financial capital for running agroforestry plantations. The businesses can get a plantation tagged in the name of their company and can reduce their carbon footprint. Photographs of the planted trees are uploaded by the farmers on the platform. The platform can also be used by individual users to reabsorb carbon emissions. Users or businesses can choose among the various agroforestry projects listed on the platform.
- Sep 2023Grant (prize money)$429.9K
- Sep 2021Series A$11.7M
- Mar 2017Seed$2.7M
#5
Series B · Melzo, Milan · founded 2018 · 16 employees$16.7Mraised▾
Innovative vertical farming company producing sustainable, pesticide-free salads and herbs. They specialize in growing fresh salads and aromatic herbs using advanced vertical farming techniques with a hydroponic system. This indoor agriculture approach ensures products are natural, without pesticides, and nickel-free. The company focuses on minimizing environmental impact by using significantly less water and land compared to traditional agriculture. This method allows for year-round cultivation, offering a sustainable and modern approach to food production. They provide a range of products including various types of lettuce and salad mixes. This is a B2C and B2B company.
- Aug 2023Conventional Debt$11M
- Jul 2023Series B$16.7M
#6
Seed · Parma, Emilia-Romagna · founded 2023$208.5Kraised▾
Provider of organic electrochemical transistor technology for real-time monitoring of plants. It is composed of a channel and a gate that enable growers to detect drought stress in tomato, monitor the life cycle of crops, monitor the psychological changes, and facilitates in vivo phenotyping.
- Dec 2024Seed$208.5K
#7
Funding Raised · Bologna, Emilia Romagna · founded 2002$2.9Mraised▾
Provider of monitoring and forecasting solutions for agri-businesses. It is an independent research, analysis, and economic consulting firm specializing in agriculture, agribusiness, and related markets. It provides real time market analysis, price forecasting and personalised notifications.
- Jul 2023Grant (prize money)$715.7K
- Jun 2022Grant (prize money)—
- Dec 2021Grant (prize money)$416.6K
- Dec 2020Grant (prize money)—
#8
Series A · Milan, Lombardy · founded 2020 · 49 employees$8.3Mraised▾
Provider of anti waste subscription e grocery platform offering fruits and vegetables. They allow customers to choose the preferred boxes based on the consumption requirement. They offers apple,orange, green leaves,potato,carrot and more.
- Nov 2022Series A$6.5M
#9
Seed · Padua, Veneto · founded 2018 · 12 employees$1.2Mraised▾
Developer of CRNS probes for soil and snow water measurement. These probes utilize cosmic rays to non-invasively measure water content at depth and across large areas in real time. The technology provides unique insights applicable to precision agriculture, water resource management (including hydroelectric power generation and leak detection), hydrological risk monitoring, fire risk assessment, and scientific research. The probes offer solutions for various sectors by providing accurate and timely data on water levels.
- Jun 2023Grant (prize money)$3.3M
- Jun 2023Grant (prize money)$2.2M
- Aug 2022Seed$1.2M
#10
Acqui-Hired · Ragusa, Sicily · founded 2018 · 23 employees$11.7Mraised▾
Secure domain name marketplace facilitating simple and safe transfers. This platform offers a streamlined process for acquiring domain names, emphasizing secure transactions and hassle-free payments. It caters to individuals and businesses seeking to buy or lease domain names, ensuring a simple and safe transfer experience. The service prioritizes user privacy with clear policies. It provides a contact point for immediate pricing inquiries, offering a convenient solution for domain acquisition needs. This is a B2B service.
- Dec 2020Series A$2.3M
- Feb 2019Series A$9.4M
#11
Acquired · Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna · founded 2008 · 26 employees$2.4Mraised▾
Innovative decision support systems for sustainable agriculture and agro-industrial supply chains. The company develops and provides high-tech, cloud-based DSS solutions for the rational and sustainable management of crops. Their systems manage all aspects of cultivation, accessible from any device, offering reliable innovation through constant research. They provide personalized assistance, easy-to-use interfaces, and timely alerts. These digital agriculture tools benefit farmers, technicians, organizations, the agro-industry, and technical means providers. They serve various crops and supply chains, including grapes, olives, cereals, legumes, and horticultural and industrial crops. The company focuses on research and development, offering sustainable solutions for regenerative agriculture. Their services support data-driven decision-making, promoting efficiency and sustainability across the agricultural sector.
- Oct 2020Grant (prize money)$293.9K
- Oct 2019Grant (prize money)$288.6K
- Jan 2019Grant (prize money)$805.8K
- Dec 2017Grant (prize money)$261.2K
#12
Deadpooled · Rome, Lazio · founded 2019$850Kraised▾
Provider of AI and satellite-based irrigation management solutions for farmers. Its satellite-based platform enables farmers to deal with the issue of precision irrigation. It estimates water needs in advance based on phenological stage, soil composition, and climatic conditions. It also facilitates crops with the correct amount of water while offering the correct level of moisture deep in the soil.
- Nov 2022Seed$850K
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Crop Tech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
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How research on Precision Agriculture is moving in Italy
A read on the academic research around Precision Agriculture — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 761 Italy-affiliated papers.
- National Research Council85
- University of Padua40
- University of Bologna39
- University of Florence35
- Politecnico di Milano32
- Field (mathematics)2→19
- Remote sensing1→12
- Context (archaeology)1→7
- Drone1→7
- Agricultural engineering2→8
- Remote sensing15→51
- Multispectral image9→40
- Irrigation3→33
- Agricultural engineering15→44
- Sustainability1→24
- Sustainability1→7
- Agricultural engineering4→6
Where precision agriculture is researched across Italy
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Common questions
Rohit lives in the feed. He covers what's moving right now — the funding rounds, launches and shifts breaking across the trade press — and ties them back to where the sector is heading.