Soil Scout

Soil Scout is a Finnish agritech company founded in 2013, specializing in wireless soil sensors that provide real-time underground data for agriculture, golf courses, and sports turf maintenance.

Their core product, the Scout sensor, is fully buried and maintenance-free, transmitting data on soil moisture, temperature, salinity, and oxygen levels from depths of up to 4 meters. This technology helps users optimize irrigation and reduce water and energy usage by at least 20%. Headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Soil Scout serves customers in over 50 countries. The company targets professionals in agriculture, sports turf management, and landscaping, providing critical insights for efficient land management. Notable clients include Wembley Stadium and various leading golf courses. Soil Scout generates revenue through direct hardware sales and subscription fees for their cloud-based monitoring service, which offers data visualization and analytics.