What Vizzuality does

Vizzuality (legally Simbiotica, S.L., CIF B85781052) is a Madrid-headquartered environmental technology company founded in 2009 by David González and Sergio Estella. The company integrates environmental data science, web development, and human-centered design to build data-driven platforms and visualizations for sustainability, biodiversity, and climate applications. It serves four primary customer segments: NGOs and non-profit organizations, private-sector corporations, governments and public-sector agencies, and research institutions, addressing needs spanning environmental monitoring, deforestation and ocean transparency, supply chain traceability, ESG regulatory compliance, and conservation planning.

Vizzuality's commercial core is LandGriffon, a supply chain sustainability platform enabling ESG compliance, traceability, nature and climate risk calculation, and decision-making assessment. Beyond this subscription product, the company has co-developed an extensive portfolio of platforms with partners, including Global Forest Watch (with WRI), Global Fishing Watch (with SkyTruth, Oceana, and Google), Climate Watch, the Marxan Planning Platform, Half-Earth Project Map, Trase, Global Mangrove Watch, Resilience Atlas, Resource Watch, Aqueduct, Foodscapes, Wildlife Insights, Restor, and the ReFED Insights Engine. Technical foundations include proprietary WebGL-based mapping visualization capable of rendering millions of data points in near real time, integration of satellite data from NASA, ESA, and Copernicus, GLAD forest alerts at 30x30m resolution, and an in-house design system built on Tailwind CSS.

Revenue is generated through two streams: professional services (custom software development, data engineering, and consultancy) and LandGriffon subscription. Pricing is custom and quote-based, typically structured as multi-year contracts. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, with direct enterprise engagement and deep strategic partnerships. Marquee clients include Google, Nestle, Mars, Unilever, the World Bank, the Government of Indonesia, WRI, and Conservation International. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications (2025) and was recognized as an EU Innovation Radar Key Innovator in 2022.

Name

Vizzuality

Legal name

Simbiotica, S.L.

Website

https://vizzuality.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vizzuality (Simbiotica, S.L.) is a Madrid-based environmental technology company that builds data-driven sustainability platforms, including LandGriffon for supply chain ESG compliance and co-developed systems such as Global Forest Watch and Global Fishing Watch, serving NGOs, governments, corporations, and research institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Data Analytics & Sustainability Software

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

ESG/Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure Platforms (EUABAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supply Chain (Scope 3) Emissions & Supplier Engagement Platforms (EUABAEAE), GHG Accounting & Net-Zero/Decarbonization Planning (Scopes 1–3) (EUAHAJAC), Climate Data Measurement & IoT/Telemetry Enablement (Energy/Meter/Asset Data Ingest) (EUABAEAI), Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis (TCFD/IFRS S2) (EUAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Environmental data visualization
• Geospatial monitoring platforms
• Supply chain sustainability
• Nature footprinting software
• ESG compliance analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Custom software development, design, and data engineering consultancy services for sustainability-focused organizations including NGOs, governments, and private sector clients
2. Platform Product (LandGriffon): LandGriffon is a supply chain sustainability product enabling ESG compliance, traceability, nature and climate risk calculation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vizzuality designs, develops, and maintains environmental monitoring and supply chain sustainability platforms combining environmental data science, web development, and human-centered design. Its flagship product is LandGriffon, a supply chain sustainability SaaS platform for ESG compliance, traceability, and nature/climate risk calculation. The company also co-develops and maintains major open platforms including Global Forest Watch, Global Fishing Watch, Climate Watch, Marxan Planning Platform, and Half-Earth, alongside offering custom software development, scientific advisory, and strategic consulting services to NGOs, governments, and corporations.

Product overview

Vizzuality is a sustainability-focused technology company offering a portfolio of environmental monitoring and data platforms. The core product is LandGriffon, a supply chain sustainability platform for ESG compliance and nature footprinting. Vizzuality has developed multiple specialized platforms including Global Forest Watch (forest monitoring with GLAD alerts), Climate Watch (climate data and NDC tracking), and Global Fishing Watch (vessel tracking and marine transparency). Additional platforms include Marxan for conservation planning, Half-Earth for biodiversity, Global Mangrove Watch, Resilience Atlas, Resource Watch, Aqueduct for water risk, Foodscapes, Wildlife Insights, Trase for supply chain transparency, and the Open Earth Monitor Cyberinfrastructure. The company provides services across private sector sustainability reporting and supply chain transformation, and NGO/public sector digital tools and advisory services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LandGriffon: Supply chain sustainability platform that enables companies to comply with ESG regulations, improve supply chain traceability, calculate nature and climate risks and impacts, and assess strategies for decision-making.

Products and services

• LandGriffon Supply chain sustainability platform for companies to comply with ESG regulations, align with sustainability standards, improve supply chain traceability, calculate nature and climate risks and impacts, and assess strategies for decision-making.
• Global Forest Watch Near real-time forest monitoring and analysis platform integrating satellite data and GLAD alerts at 30x30m resolution to track deforestation and forest change worldwide; used by NGOs, governments, policymakers, journalists, and companies.
• Global Fishing Watch Open, free fishing monitoring tool using vessel GPS data and satellite tracking to detect illegal fishing activities, support marine protected area planning, and promote ocean transparency.
• Climate Watch Open climate data platform providing visualizations and resources for policymakers and researchers to analyze national climate pledges (NDCs), historical emissions data, and links between climate action and the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Marxan Planning Platform Conservation planning platform integrating ecological, social, and economic data to design protected area networks; notably used for the Great Barrier Reef rezoning protecting over 33% of the reef.
• Half-Earth Project Map High-resolution dynamic decision-support tool for biodiversity conservation, including Biodiversity Snapshots for local conservationists to understand and communicate biodiversity data.
• Global Mangrove Watch Mangrove forest monitoring platform providing high-resolution data on global mangrove cover changes for blue ecosystem conservation and climate mitigation.
• Trase Supply chain transparency platform analyzing trade data to identify deforestation risks and EUDR compliance exposure for agricultural commodities.
• Aqueduct Water risk assessment platform helping companies set science-based freshwater targets and identify localized water risks for sustainable water management.
• Resource Watch Open-source repository aggregating multi-indicator, high-resolution global environmental data with accessible API for developers, researchers, and policymakers.
• Wildlife Insights Biodiversity monitoring platform using camera trap data and image analysis for species detection and conservation corridor planning.
• Resilience Atlas Climate resilience mapping platform assessing exposure to climate stressors to inform ecosystem-based adaptation strategies and National Adaptation Plans.
• Foodscapes Global food systems transformation platform focusing on nature-based regenerative agricultural practices for climate and biodiversity goals.
• Open Earth Monitor Cyberinfrastructure Earth observation data infrastructure platform for environmental monitoring and climate research applications.
• ReFED Insights Engine Food waste reduction analytics platform helping businesses cut food waste through data-driven solutions and tracking environmental impact savings.
• Nature Footprint Services for Private Sector Professional services for private-sector clients providing nature footprinting analysis of supply chains using geospatial and environmental data science, including work with corporations on commodities like coffee, cocoa, and palm oil.
• Sustainability Reporting & Strategy Services Consulting services helping private-sector clients develop sustainability reporting and strategy, including ESG compliance and alignment with frameworks like TNFD, CSRD, and EUDR.
• Environmental Data Storytelling Services Data visualization and storytelling services for both private sector and NGO/public sector clients, applying human-centered design to communicate environmental impact and sustainability insights.
• Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation Services Advisory and implementation services supporting private-sector clients in transforming supply chains for sustainability, including deforestation-free supply chains and traceability improvements.
• Strategic Advisory for NGO & Public Sector Strategic advisory services for NGOs and public sector organizations on environmental data strategy, platform development, and program design.
• Scientific Advisory & Data Analysis Technical and scientific advisory plus data analysis services for NGOs and public sector clients, applying environmental data science to research and monitoring challenges.
• Custom Digital Tools for NGO & Public Sector Bespoke design and development of digital tools and platforms for NGOs and public sector organizations to address specific environmental and sustainability data challenges.

Quantifiable outcome

• 72.5 million hectares of primary forest loss tracked and made visible through Global Forest Watch
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

53 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SkyTruthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Co-developed Global Fishing Watch platform, with SkyTruth providing fishing vessel data processing and Vizzuality handling platform development and visualization.
• OceanacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partnership in Global Fishing Watch consortium for ocean transparency and marine protection advocacy.
• World Resources Institute (WRI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Long-standing partnership since 2009 on major platforms including Global Forest Watch, Climate Watch, Aqueduct, and Resource Watch. Vizzuality has designed, developed, and refined these platforms alongside WRI.
• GooglecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2009Partnership for Global Fishing Watch using Google infrastructure and satellite data processing capabilities. Google provides platform infrastructure and satellite imagery integration.
• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on environmental data platforms and reporting, including support for UNEP-WCMC mangrove reports.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud partner in alliances driving sustainable innovation across sectors and society.
• World BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on climate data and technology projects for development planning and sustainability.
• Conservation InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple project collaborations including Resilience Atlas, Wildlife Insights, and Foodscapes initiatives.
• WWFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on jaguar corridor conservation in Colombia using Wildlife Insights platform.
• The Nature Conservancy (TNC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Gran Chaco agriculture regeneration through Foodscapes and marine protected areas advocacy.
• NASAcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration of NASA satellite data into environmental monitoring platforms.
• ESA (European Space Agency)coreTechnology or IntegrationESA GDA communications project and Copernicus data integration for environmental monitoring.
• FAOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on food systems and agricultural sustainability data initiatives.
• E.O. Wilson Biodiversity FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment of Half-Earth Project Map for global biodiversity conservation planning.
• Group on Earth Observations (GEO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance partner driving sustainable innovation through Earth observations.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership on Marxan planning platform for conservation and Open Earth Monitor Cyberinfrastructure.
• University of OxfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration on environmental data science and conservation planning.
• London School of Economics (LSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Grantham Research Institute on climate and environmental research.
• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding and partnership on EU Innovation Radar recognition and European sustainability initiatives.
• NestlécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature footprinting analysis of supply chain using LandGriffon for commodities including coffee, cocoa, and palm oil.
• UnilevercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeforestation-free supply chain development and sustainability tracking collaboration.
• MarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience-based freshwater targets testing using Aqueduct water risk assessment tools.
• BBVAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial sector partnership on sustainability and environmental risk assessment.
• Wetlands InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on mangrove and wetland conservation data platforms.
• IDB (Inter-American Development Bank)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment bank partnership for environmental data and sustainability projects in the Americas.
• Global CanopycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Trase platform for supply chain transparency.
• Global Fishing WatchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVizzuality developed and continues to enhance the Global Fishing Watch platform.
• ESRIcoreTechnology or IntegrationGIS technology partnership for geospatial analysis and mapping capabilities.
• RestorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on ecological restoration platform and data visualization.
• CopernicuscoreTechnology or IntegrationEuropean Earth observation program data integration for environmental monitoring.
• Stockholm Environment InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership on environmental and climate research.
• Winrock InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental NGO partnership on conservation and sustainability projects.
• AqueductcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWRI water risk assessment tool that Vizzuality contributes to developing.
• Resource WatchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen-source environmental data repository with 30+ partners that Vizzuality helped develop.
• MongabaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerData journalism collaboration including Mongabay Data Studio for environmental storytelling.
• MarxancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation planning platform (originally from University of British Columbia) that Vizzuality develops and maintains.
• Open Government PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on open data and government transparency initiatives.
• Luc Hoffmann InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation finance and biodiversity research institute partnership.
• SDG16 Data InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on governance and peace, justice data for sustainable development.
• TrasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupply chain transparency platform for deforestation and commodity tracking that Vizzuality developed.
• ReFEDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood waste data and analytics collaboration including the Insights Engine platform.
• IISD (International Institute for Sustainable Development)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership on sustainable development and environmental policy.
• Planet TrackercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature footprinting collaboration including Nestlé supply chain analysis using LandGriffon.
• Climate Policy InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate and energy policy research partnership.
• National GeographiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental storytelling and data visualization collaboration.
• Macdoch FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partnership for environmental and conservation initiatives.
• Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForestry cooperation partnership for Asian forest conservation.
• ICIMODminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHindu Kush Himalaya regional partnership on climate and environmental monitoring.
• Map of LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiodiversity mapping and species distribution partnership.
• Global Partnership for Sustainable Development DatacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-stakeholder partnership on sustainable development data.
• UNDPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations Development Programme partnership for sustainable development.
• CatalyseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability and climate consultancy partnership.
• CoCliCominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate risk and adaptation partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ESRI: ESRI is the dominant GIS platform provider (ArcGIS) used across environmental monitoring and sustainability workflows. Vizzuality lists ESRI as a partner and competes for the same enterprise/government mapping budget.
• Planet Labs: Planet Labs operates the largest commercial constellation of Earth observation satellites, providing imagery and analytics feeding environmental monitoring. A broad incumbent in the geospatial data layer Vizzuality builds upon.

Emerging players

• Descartes Labs: Descartes Labs provides a geospatial analytics platform combining satellite imagery and AI for agriculture, forestry, and sustainability. Comparable to Vizzuality's geospatial visualization stack for environmental data science.
• Pachama: Pachama uses satellite imagery and AI to verify forest carbon credits and monitor nature-based projects. Overlaps with Vizzuality's Global Forest Watch and forest monitoring capabilities for carbon and nature markets.
• Sylvera: Sylvera provides carbon credit ratings and nature analytics using satellite and field data. Comparable to Vizzuality's use of geospatial monitoring for environmental verification, though focused on the voluntary carbon market.

Direct peers

• Restor: Restor is an open ecological restoration platform connecting restoration projects with science, data and funding. Vizzuality lists Restor as a partner and developed data visualization for it, making it a peer/partner in nature-based monitoring.
• Watershed: Watershed is an enterprise climate platform for carbon accounting, GHG inventories, and sustainability reporting. Competes with Vizzuality's LandGriffon and Climate Watch in corporate ESG measurement and disclosure.
• Sweep: Sweep is a sustainability data platform helping companies track ESG metrics, manage carbon footprints, and comply with CSRD/TNFD. Direct competitor to LandGriffon in supply chain sustainability reporting for the private sector.
• Persefoni: Persefoni offers a climate management and accounting platform for enterprises to measure and reduce their carbon footprint. Directly comparable to LandGriffon in carbon/climate management for regulated corporates.
• Silvi Materials: Silvi is a supply chain nature impact platform enabling companies to assess and reduce environmental impact across sourcing regions. Closely comparable to LandGriffon's nature footprinting and supply chain sustainability focus.

Market position

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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