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xFarm Technologies acquires Sibium Analytics with BlackRock as a direct investor

Lugano‑based xFarm Technologies has acquired 100 % of Brazilian sugarcane technology provider Sibium Analytics. The deal was partly financed through a bridge round that included BlackRock as a direct investor. Sibium will continue operating while integrating xFarm’s software and hardware solutions into its portfolio.

Published
17 Oct 2026
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Lugano, Switzerland / Startups
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Lugano‑based xFarm Technologies has acquired 100 % of Brazilian sugarcane technology provider Sibium Analytics. The deal was partly financed through a bridge round that included BlackRock as a direct investor. Sibium will continue operating while integrating xFarm’s software and hardware solutions into its portfolio.

Why it matters

The transaction reinforces Switzerland’s role as a center for AI and IoT innovation in agriculture, supporting the expansion of Swiss‑developed digital platforms into global markets.

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