Caroni

What Caroni does

Caroni is a Perth-headquartered geospatial technology company that delivers 3D spatial data capture and processing solutions to industrial clients, with a primary focus on the mining sector. The company combines Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms with LiDAR laser scanning hardware to enable rapid 3D mapping in environments where traditional surveying is impractical, including underground mines, GPS-denied areas, and tight enclosed spaces. Its flagship software asset is VoidMapper, a cloud-based SaaS platform that automates the conversion of raw 3D LiDAR point clouds into deliverables such as stockpile volumes, slope stability baselines, ground support assessments, and mill liner wear measurements, eliminating the need for manual processing by mine personnel.

The portfolio layers four revenue streams: (1) VoidMapper SaaS subscriptions sold on a quote-based monthly cadence, (2) professional services covering 3D laser scanning, mobile mapping, monitoring and engineering consultancy, (3) resale and leasing of FARO Orbis, FARO Blink 2, ZEB Horizon RT and ZEB Vision hardware, and (4) training services. Caroni acts as an authorized FARO distributor in Australia and partners with GeoSLAM to access its proprietary SLAM algorithm. Pricing is opaque across the board, with all tiers requiring direct sales contact. The customer base is enterprise-weighted and includes mining majors (BHP, Rio Tinto, Vale, Gold Fields, Westgold, Wyloo, Agnico Eagle, Whitehaven Coal, Abramining), surveying and engineering firms (Adept Surveys, FYFE, Ground Control Engineering, HCSurvey, Architectus), and the research institution CSIRO. Marketing is driven by organic social channels, downloadable brochures, and direct outreach.

Caroni was founded in 2019 by Carlos Gonzalez and remains privately held with no external equity investors identified. The only funding signal on record is an A$15,818 QuantumTX Programs grant in October 2022. Headcount is in the 1–10 employee range, operations are concentrated in Australia and Oceania, and there is no mobile app, API, or public AI/ML capability disclosed.

Name

Caroni

Legal name

Caroni

Website

https://caroni.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Caroni is a Perth-based geospatial technology firm delivering SLAM-based 3D laser scanning, FARO hardware resale and leasing, and its proprietary VoidMapper cloud LiDAR processing SaaS to industrial clients, primarily mining operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geospatial Surveying Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Vision, Depth Sensing & Point Cloud Analytics (HDAAAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

LiDAR & 3D Sensing Modules (HDAHALAG)

Keywords

• 3D laser scanning
• LiDAR data processing
• Mobile mapping services
• Spatial data analytics
• Geospatial mining solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. VoidMapper SaaS Subscription: Cloud-based Software as a Service subscription for 3D LiDAR data processing. VoidMapper provides automated cloud-based workflow for converting raw point cloud data into meaningful deliverables, reducing manual processing needs for mining clients.
2. 3D Laser Scanning Services: Professional services including project assessment, proof of concept, data capture, data processing and analysis for construction, mining, mechanical and urban planning projects.
3. Mobile Mapping Services: Mobile mapping services for asset management, BIM/Digital Engineering, highways mapping, rail mapping, agriculture, forestry and coastal mapping applications.
4. Hardware Sales and Leasing: Sale and leasing of 3D scanning hardware including FARO Orbis, FARO Blink 2, ZEB Horizon RT, and ZEB Vision systems, along with accessories like UAV mounts and vehicle mounts.
5. Training and Consultancy: Training services for personnel on laser scanning systems, and consultancy services for acquiring appropriate systems (buying or leasing) that suit client requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Caroni provides spatial technology solutions that combine SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation And Mapping) algorithms with LiDAR laser scanning hardware and cloud-based processing software (VoidMapper) to deliver 3D data capture, processing, and analysis services. The company sells and leases 3D scanning hardware from FARO and GeoSLAM, offers its own VoidMapper SaaS platform for automated point cloud processing, and delivers professional services including 3D laser scanning, mobile mapping, monitoring, and training to mining, construction, and infrastructure clients.

Product overview

Caroni is a geospatial technology company offering a unified portfolio centered on VoidMapper, a cloud-based SaaS platform for automated 3D LiDAR data processing, complemented by hardware products (FARO Orbis, FARO Blink 2, ZEB Horizon RT, ZEB Vision handheld scanners) and professional services (Training & Consultancy, 3D Laser Scanning, Mobile Mapping, Monitoring). The portfolio integrates easy spatial data capture with advanced processing and analysis software, enabling industrial clients—particularly in mining—to improve safety, optimize processes, and enhance accountability through spatial information.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VoidMapper A cloud-based SaaS platform that automates the processing of 3D LiDAR point cloud data, providing a fully automated cloud-based data processing pipeline that converts raw 3D point cloud data into meaningful deliverables without requiring manual processing. Targeted at mining and industrial operations seeking to improve safety, productivity, and spatial data accuracy.
• FARO Orbis Mobile scanning solution combining FARO Flash Technology with GeoSLAM's SLAM algorithm for hybrid mobile and stationary 3D scanning, featuring 15-second stationary scans and fast capture speeds. Sold or leased to enterprise clients for outdoor and indoor surveying applications.
• FARO Blink 2 Static hardware 3D scanner for fixed-position laser scanning applications, sold or leased by Caroni to industrial and surveying clients.
• ZEB Horizon RT Handheld mobile mapping system for rapid 3D data capture in various environments, including underground mines and other industrial settings, sold or leased by Caroni.
• ZEB Vision Handheld 3D scanning solution for capturing and modeling complex spaces up to 10 times faster than traditional methods, sold or leased by Caroni for surveying and inspection work.
• Training & Consultancy Professional services including equipment selection guidance (buying or leasing), personnel training, and support for laser scanning operations across mining, construction, and asset management applications.
• 3D Laser Scanning Services End-to-end 3D laser scanning services covering project assessment, proof of concept, data capture, processing, and analysis for construction, mining, mechanical, and urban planning projects.
• Mobile Mapping Services Mobile mapping services for asset management, BIM/digital engineering, highways mapping, rail mapping, agriculture, forestry, and coastal mapping applications.
• Monitoring Services Laser scanning-based monitoring services for analyzing environmental processes, land relief changes, erosion phenomena, underground mine ground movements, construction project progress tracking, and equipment wear monitoring in processing plants.

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FAROcoreTechnology or IntegrationFARO is a key technology partner providing hardware solutions. Caroni offers FARO Orbis mobile scanning solution featuring Flash Technology that enables stationary scans in 15 seconds. FARO Blink 2 static hardware is also offered. Caroni acts as an authorized distributor of FARO products in Australia.
• GeoSLAMcoreTechnology or IntegrationGeoSLAM provides the proprietary SLAM algorithm that powers the FARO Orbis mobile scanning solution. This technology enables accurate real-time mapping and localization for Caroni's spatial data capture solutions.
• VoidMappercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoidMapper is Caroni's proprietary cloud-based 3D LiDAR processing SaaS platform that revolutionizes data processing workflows. It addresses shortcomings in current workflows for converting raw LiDAR point cloud data into meaningful deliverables.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maptek: Maptek provides 3D spatial technology, mine planning, and surveying software specifically for the mining industry, including underground and open-pit operations — directly overlapping Caroni's core mining-surveying customer base and product category.
• GeoSLAM: GeoSLAM develops SLAM-based mobile mapping hardware and software for surveying, mining, and built-environment applications — the same SLAM algorithm Caroni uses, making GeoSLAM both a partner and the closest technical peer.
• RIEGL: RIEGL manufactures terrestrial, mobile, and UAV-based LiDAR scanners used heavily in mining, topography, and infrastructure mapping — directly competing for the same hardware and processing workflows as Caroni.
• ClearEdge3D: ClearEdge3D builds point-cloud processing and as-built modeling software for the AEC industry — directly comparable to VoidMapper's automated processing positioning, though focused on architecture/engineering.
• Siteco Informatics: Siteco provides mobile mapping systems and software for road, rail, and infrastructure surveying — a comparable mobile-mapping-services-and-software peer in adjacent infrastructure verticals.

Broad incumbents

• FARO Technologies: FARO is a global leader in 3D measurement and imaging hardware (including the Orbis and Blink 2 that Caroni distributes) with adjacent software offerings across AEC, public safety, and manufacturing — a much larger incumbent in the same product category.
• Trimble: Trimble is a global geospatial technology incumbent offering surveying instruments, GNSS, spatial imaging software, and mine-monitoring solutions across multiple verticals — competing broadly for the same enterprise mining and infrastructure customers.
• Leica Geosystems: Leica Geosystems (part of Hexagon) manufactures surveying instruments, laser scanners (including mobile/SLAM-based systems), and point-cloud software, serving the same mining, construction, and infrastructure markets as Caroni.

Emerging players

• NavVis: NavVis provides SLAM-based mobile mapping systems and cloud-based point cloud processing (NavVis IVION) for indoor and outdoor surveying — an emerging direct competitor in automated point cloud processing.
• Pointfuse: Pointfuse offers point-cloud-to-mesh conversion software for AEC, mining, and infrastructure — an emerging competitor targeting the same automated processing step VoidMapper addresses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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