The Swiss agritech scale-up completes its 6th global transaction and 2nd in Brazil, integrating 8 million hectares of sugarcane data and reinforcing its position as the world’s leading AgData aggregator.
LUGANO, Switzerland — 17 September 2026 — xFarm Technologies, the Swiss-based global leader in the digital transformation of the agri-food sector, today announced a definitive agreement to integrate Sibium Analytics, a premier Brazilian agricultural technology provider specializing in geospatial intelligence, ESG compliance, and supply chain planning for the sugarcane and biofuel industries.
This strategic move marks xFarm Technologies’ 6th transaction globally and its 2nd in Brazil within the last year, following the successful integration of Checkplant. The operation was backed by existing and new investors, including a new partnership with BlackRock, underscoring continued confidence in xFarm’s consolidation strategy.
By bringing Sibium Analytics’ 8 million tracked hectares into its ecosystem, xFarm Technologies enters one of Latin America’s most strategic value chains: sugarcane and bioenergy. The company now stands as the only unified, global agricultural intelligence platform capable of supporting row crops, tree crops, sugarcane, and agro-industrial supply chains end-to-end.
xFarm Technologies’ Strategic Entry into Brazil’s Bioenergy Powerhouse
Brazil is an undisputed global agricultural powerhouse, ranking #1 worldwide in soybean, sugarcane, and coffee production. With 75 to 80 million hectares under cultivation, agribusiness represents over a quarter of Brazil’s GDP and serves as a pillar of the global food and energy supply.
Sugarcane sits at the heart of this ecosystem, acting as a cornerstone for Brazil’s low-carbon economy. Producing roughly 36.8 billion liters of ethanol annually alongside 21,218 GWh of bioelectricity, the sector seamlessly integrates agriculture, industrial processing, and renewable energy.
Through this operation, xFarm Technologies expands its footprint across Brazil’s primary crops—including corn, soy, cotton, coffee, citrus, grapes, and now sugarcane—cementing its status as a global consolidator of digital farming solutions.
Executive Commentary
“Our vision has always been to support farmers and ag-innovators with world-class, data-driven decision making across entire agricultural value chains,” said Matteo Vanotti, CEO of xFarm Technologies. “Following our successful integration with Checkplant, this operation represents another massive leap in our growth trajectory. By bringing Sibium Analytics’ deep geospatial intelligence and ESG audit capabilities into our group and introducing our existing offering to sugarcane producers, we are creating an unprecedented, data-driven platform for farmers and processors alike.”
“Joining the xFarm Technologies group is a natural evolution for Sibium Analytics,” said Ronaldo Marani, Director of Sibium Analytics. “We will be able to deliver even greater value to our customers and expand our solutions to new crops. Together, we are broadening the possibilities for using data and technology to support more efficient decision-making in agribusiness. Together, we are setting a new standard for intelligence in agribusiness.”
Immediate Value for Customers and Supply Chains
The integration creates immediate, mutual value for existing customers of both companies, maintaining complete operational continuity while unlocking powerful new capabilities.
- For Sibium clients (typically sugarcane mills and biofuel processors): Direct access to xFarm Technologies’ proprietary IoT ecosystem, including hyper-local weather stations, field sensors, and AI-powered Decision Support Systems (DSS), enhancing operational planning, field visibility, and supply chain forecasting.
- For xFarm Technologies clients: Access to Sibium’s advanced remote-sensing platform (Sigma Digital) and audit-ready ESG/traceability solution (Ambium Digital). These services will be extended to all crops covered by xFarm Technologies, accelerating sustainability certifications and risk monitoring across Latin America.
- For Enterprise Partners (food, finance, and insurance sectors): A single, transparent, and auditable data provider across multi-crop global supply chains.
Global Scale and Investor Confidence
With a global footprint now supporting over 600,000 farms across 24 million total hectares, xFarm Technologies continues to prove that rapid international scaling and deep local agronomic expertise can go hand in hand to solve the biggest challenges faced by modern agriculture.
Backed by leading international venture capital investors such as Partech, Mouro Capital, United Ventures, and more, xFarm raised €36M in a Series C round in October 2024. This latest transaction reinforces the company’s ability to execute on its global consolidation strategy while driving innovation in sustainability and traceability.
About xFarm Technologies
xFarm Technologies is a global tech leader driving the digital transformation of the agri-food sector. Its platform supports farmers, agronomists, and agribusinesses with advanced data analytics, IoT hardware, remote sensing, and Decision Support Systems. With a presence in multiple countries and a rapidly expanding ecosystem, xFarm Technologies is building the world’s leading agricultural intelligence platform.
About Sibium Analytics
Sibium Analytics is a premier Brazilian agricultural technology provider specializing in geospatial and business intelligence, ESG compliance, and planning for the sugarcane production and processing industries. Its Sigma Digital and Ambium Digital platforms deliver advanced remote sensing and audit-ready traceability solutions.
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