HO.GU S.R.L.S.

๐Ÿ“‚ Software Enterprise๐Ÿ“ Milano

Urban farming platform that scouts and activates unused urban land, developing sustainable cultivation projects for local communities.

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About HO.GU S.R.L.S.

Across European cities, vast stretches of land lie dormant โ€” abandoned lots, unused industrial courtyards, vacant periurban strips that serve no productive purpose. Urban Farmer, the project developed by HO.GU S.R.L.S. based in Leporano, treats this idle land not as waste but as opportunity. The company acts as a talent scout for territory: locating unused plots, connecting them with those willing to invest in their potential, and turning them into productive spaces linked to sustainability and urban agriculture. The platform serves both private individuals and businesses, giving them a structured way to breathe new life into neglected land through urban and periurban cultivation. The business model is B2B, built around tailored service packages: Urban Farmer does not merely broker connections between landowners and growers, but actively supports clients through the full development cycle, from project design to implementation. The problem it addresses is both ecological and social. European cities contain thousands of underutilised hectares that could become urban farming labs, environmental regeneration tools, biodiversity corridors, or community spaces. Urban Farmer works to close the gap between unexplored potential and actual activation, bringing technical expertise, strategic vision, and design capability to places where neglect currently reigns. The company's approach is deliberately concrete: sustainability here is not an abstract value but a measurable transformation of physical spaces into productive resources. At a time when cities are actively searching for ways to cut their environmental footprint, strengthen local food resilience, and reclaim green space, Urban Farmer positions itself as an operational partner capable of turning those ambitions into real, grounded projects.

The Story

He co-founded Urban Farmer in March 2022, a startup dedicated to identifying and valorizing unused land for environmentally friendly purposes, leveraging his IT and programming background to develop platforms like Cererly.it. From the ambitious idea of making the world of agriculture sustainable, Urban Farmer was born. Promoting proximity and reducing emissions caused by transportation is the goal.

How HO.GU S.R.L.S. works

Business Model

model B2B based on services e solutions customized per companies.

Revenue Model

Revenue from projects, consulting, and custom development.

Products & Services

Key Products

  • sviluppo di un qualsiasi progetto

Market & Clients

Key Customers

Urban Farmer is a platform for individuals and companies that helps to give new value to the land.

Geographic Presence

IT

How HO.GU S.R.L.S. competes

Competitive Advantages

  • Declared technological differentiation on the product.

How HO.GU S.R.L.S. grows

Growth Strategy

The growth strategy seems to be linked to partnerships and ecosystem development.

Distribution Model

Digital distribution through the website and online channels.

Funding & Investors

Funding Rounds

  • 2008 - Other: 2008.

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Sources

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