G.I.M. Geographic Information Management

What G.I.M. Geographic Information Management does

G.I.M. Geographic Information Management nv (GIM), founded in 1994 and headquartered in Leuven (Heverlee), Belgium with a regional subsidiary in Gembloux, is a private geospatial data and software company delivering solutions to governments, utilities and private enterprises in the Benelux. It is a subsidiary of the Merkator Group, formed when Merkator and GIM joined forces in June 2022; in December 2023 Sofindev acquired a majority stake in Merkator Group, and in April 2025 Merkator acquired SIGGIS, extending geographic reach into France, Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and French-speaking Africa.

GIM's portfolio is organized around three pillars: geodata, software and AI-enabled services. Core offerings include Belmap, a continuously updated digital 3D twin of buildings, addresses and plots across Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg with an API accessible to clients such as PostNL; the FME data integration platform (under a Gold Partnership and main-reseller arrangement with Safe Software in Belgium) covering 450+ applications and 500+ transformers; Geoblox, a framework for custom web and mobile geo-applications; Waigeo, a subscription-based mobile app for field inspections; Marlin Save Below, a SaaS/on-premise platform handling KLIP and KLIM-CICC underground cable and pipeline plan requests; and additional products including Grip on Geo, eCognition, Belmap DT and distribution rights for TomTom maps, plus Maxar, Planet and Airbus satellite imagery.

GIM monetizes through software licensing and subscriptions (FME, Belmap, Waigeo), geodata product sales and recurring data subscriptions, and professional services in Dutch and French covering Geo-ICT development, geodata integration, spatial data infrastructure, geomarketing and AI-for-geodata implementations. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with channel partnerships. The technology stack relies on proprietary AI (computer vision, NLP, time-series ML) for automated building detection, roof-object identification, ground cover classification and property-value prediction; these are operationalized into Belmap's building attributes and exposed as a service line. Customers span utilities (Pidpa, De Watergroep, Sibelga, ENGIE), governments (Government of Flanders, VMM, Cities of Mons, Bruges, Ostend, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg), telecom (ASTRID, VOO), insurance (MS Amlin), logistics (PostNL Belgium) and international NGOs (eHealth Africa).

Name

G.I.M. Geographic Information Management

Legal name

G.I.M. - Geographic Information Management nv

Website

https://gim.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

G.I.M. Geographic Information Management (founded 1994, Belgium) provides geospatial data, software and AI-powered analytics to governments, utilities and enterprises across the Benelux. Its portfolio includes the Belmap digital 3D twin of built environments, FME data integration, Geoblox custom applications, Waigeo field-inspection tooling, and satellite imagery distribution, operating as part of the Merkator Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geospatial Software and Data Solutions

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

akta.pro primary industry

Geospatial Data Management & Enterprise GIS (Geodatabases, Web GIS, Spatial Analytics) (EUAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK), Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD), Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM), Geospatial BI & Location Analytics (HDAEAMAK)

Keywords

• Geospatial data solutions
• Geographic information systems
• Location intelligence services
• Digital twin platforms
• Spatial data integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Heverlee

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Subscriptions: Revenue from FME platform distribution (as certified Gold Partner/reseller), Belmap subscriptions, and proprietary software products including Geoblox, Waigeo, and Grip on Geo applications. FME licensing includes FME Form and FME Flow products.
2. Geodata Products: Sale of geodata products including Belmap digital twin data, satellite imagery from partnered providers (Maxar, Airbus, Planet), TomTom maps and traffic data, and segmentation data for prospection.
3. Professional Services: Consultancy services including Geo-ICT development, Geodata Integration, Spatial Data Infrastructure implementation, Geomarketing analysis, and AI for geodata implementation. Services offered in Dutch and French.
4. SaaS Platform (Waigeo): Waigeo field inspection app uses a subscription formula with limited setup cost for basic functionalities plus fixed rate per inspection, providing predictable recurring revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GIM provides geospatial data, software platforms, and professional services for governments, utilities, and private companies across the Benelux region. Their portfolio includes the Belmap digital twin of Belgium, the FME data integration platform (as certified Gold Partner and main reseller in Belgium), Geoblox custom geo-applications, AI-powered geodata analytics, field inspection solutions (Waigeo), and underground infrastructure management (Marlin Save Below). The company combines proprietary technology with strategic partnerships to deliver location intelligence for utilities, banking, insurance, logistics, telecom, real estate, and government sectors.

Product overview

GIM offers a unified portfolio of geodata solutions organized around three pillars: Data (Belmap digital twin of Belgium, Satellite Imagery, TomTom maps and traffic), Software (FME data integration platform, Geoblox application framework, KLIP-KLIM-CICC/Marlin Save Below for cable/pipeline management, Grip on Geo automation apps, Waigeo field inspection app, eCognition image analysis), and AI-powered Services (Geo-AI combining computer vision, predictive analytics, and natural language processing for geodata enrichment). The Belmap digital twin serves as the core data platform, FME enables data integration across 450+ applications, and Geoblox provides the framework for custom geo-applications. All solutions are supported by GIM's own R&D department and delivered by certified geo-professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Belmap: Digital 3D model of Belgium providing location-specific information on buildings and addresses
• Belmap DT
• Geoblox
• Waigeo
• Grip on Geo
• Marlin Save Below

Products and services

• Belmap A digital 3D-model and data service of Belgium providing the most accurate source for location-specific information on buildings, addresses, and plots in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Offers extensive building characteristics (type, gardens, swimming pools, solar panels) and integrates AI-detected attributes such as roof properties, construction year, and energy potential. Used by banking, insurance, logistics, and government sectors.
• FME Data Integration Platform Enterprise data integration platform from Safe Software that converts data automatically and integrates it into all facets of an organization. Connects applications, web services, and databases with comprehensive spatial data support across 450+ applications through a visual interface with over 500 transformers. Distributed by GIM as a certified Gold Partner and main reseller in Belgium.
• Geoblox A flexible development framework for building modern, made-to-measure map applications for web and mobile. Enables rapid development from concept to operational application using reusable components, delivering intuitive and engaging experiences with strong performance, maintenance, and scalability. Targeted at organizations requiring custom geo-applications.
• KLIP-KLIM-CICC / Marlin Save Below High-performance software platform for handling plan requests from KLIP portal in Flanders and KLIM-CICC in Brussels and Wallonia. Marlin Save Below enables smooth and secure processing of cable and pipeline information requests with support for both SaaS and on-site installation options. Used by utilities, contractors, and engineering firms.
• Waigeo Intuitive mobile and web application for field inspections of environmental infrastructure such as fire hydrants, trees, playground equipment, and bus shelters. Enables inspectors to document status via smartphone or tablet with real-time data synchronization to secure central servers. Subscription-based pricing with limited setup cost and per-inspection charges.
• Grip on Geo Bundle of applications that streamlines geodata management for local governments, automating environment-related tasks including VIP request enrichment, As Built plan integration, AWIS sewer inventory preparation, Geopunt data updates, public domain data management, GRB alignment, and KLIP plan application responses. Targeted at cities and municipalities.
• eCognition Software for automatic analysis and interpretation of satellite and other images. Analyzes imagery automatically and interprets it correctly, both accurately and quickly using advanced image analysis capabilities for earth observation and remote sensing applications.
• Belmap DT Digital Twin platform for the transition to a sustainable city. Enables clear visualization of policy options and ensures better-informed decisions by providing a virtual copy of the built environment that digitally models reality and maps evolutions over time in three dimensions. Used by local governments and cities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ clients across various sectors in Benelux
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• SIGGIScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2025SIGGIS, acquired by Merkator Group in April 2025, specializes in GIS solutions including sales, integration, development, training, and support as a Gold partner of Esri and Value-Added Reseller for VertiGIS. Operations span Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Germany, Netherlands, and French-speaking Africa.
• Safe SoftwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGIM is a certified Gold Partner of Safe Software and the main reseller of FME in Belgium. The partnership involves distribution, implementation, training, and support for FME products. GIM has 20 years of local expertise and certified FME Professionals on staff.
• Merkator GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIM is part of the Merkator group, which joined forces in June 2022. With 180 geo-professionals, Merkator is the leading provider of geographic data solutions in Benelux. The group serves 500+ customers and continues expansion through acquisitions like SIGGIS.
• EsricoreTechnology or IntegrationThrough SIGGIS (acquired by Merkator), GIM has Gold partner status with Esri. The partnership enhances the group's ability to deliver end-to-end geospatial solutions using Esri-based software technology.
• VertiGISminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSIGGIS operates as a Value-Added Reseller for VertiGIS, integrating spatial intelligence into business processes.
• Maxar / European Space ImagingmajorTechnology or IntegrationGIM is an official distributor of Maxar satellite imagery through European Space Imaging, specializing in acquisitions in Europe and Middle East with highest spatial resolution (30cm native).
• PlanetmajorTechnology or IntegrationGIM distributes Planet satellite imagery, leveraging the large PlanetScope satellite constellation for intensive monitoring with daily nadir images and comprehensive archive.
• AirbusmajorTechnology or IntegrationGIM distributes Airbus satellite imagery, which provides both optical and radar images for complementary high-resolution constellation.
• TomTommajorTechnology or IntegrationGIM is an official distributor of TomTom digital maps and traffic products, offering smart analyses on accessibility, speed, and traffic intensity for geomarketing and mobility applications.
• The Data AgencyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementation partner for data integration and analytics solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Esri: Global leader in GIS software (ArcGIS), indirectly accessible to GIM via sister SIGGIS as a Gold Partner. Operates broadly across government, utilities and enterprise geospatial with overlapping capabilities in spatial analytics, mapping and digital twins, but at vastly greater scale and product breadth than GIM.
• Trimble: Global geospatial technology vendor offering mapping, surveying, GNSS and asset-management software across multiple verticals. Listed as a partner in GIM's technology ecosystem; comparable in the broader geospatial software and data space, though with much wider product breadth and global reach.
• Hexagon Geospatial: Global geospatial software division of Hexagon, offering imagery processing, GIS, remote sensing and location analytics platforms. Comparable to GIM in remote sensing analytics (e.g., eCognition overlap) and GIS/enterprise spatial data management, with substantially larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• HERE Technologies: Global location intelligence and mapping platform serving automotive, logistics, government and enterprise with location data, APIs and analytics. Comparable to GIM in the location-intelligence and mapping-platform space, but at vastly larger scale and with broader geographic coverage.

Direct peers

• SIGGIS: Belgian GIS specialist and Esri Gold Partner, now sister company within Merkator Group following the April 2025 acquisition. Directly comparable to GIM: serves the same Belgian and Benelux government/utilities market, with a parallel portfolio of GIS software distribution, integration, training and support services.
• Precisely: Provider of data integrity, location intelligence and geospatial enrichment software for enterprise customers. Listed as a GIM partner; highly comparable in combining data quality and location intelligence for regulated industries such as insurance and banking.
• Cyclomedia: Dutch-headquartered provider of street-level imagery, 3D city models and geospatial data for governments and utilities across Benelux and Western Europe. Highly comparable to GIM's Belmap and geo-AI offerings, with overlapping customers in municipalities and infrastructure operators.
• Merkator Group: Parent group of GIM (180 geo-professionals, 500+ clients) and Sofindev-backed since Dec 2023. Operates geospatial solutions for governments, utilities and enterprises across Benelux with an overlapping product and service portfolio, and is the primary corporate vehicle through which GIM's market position is scaled.

Others

• Safe Software: Developer of the FME data-integration platform that GIM resells and builds upon as a Gold Partner. Not a direct competitor but the upstream platform provider whose economics, roadmap and reseller strategy directly shape GIM's software-distribution business and integration capabilities.
• TomTom: Global maps and traffic data provider whose products GIM distributes in Benelux. Comparable in the location-data layer but functions as both a partner (data supplier) and a partial competitor (location APIs and traffic analytics) for GIM's geomarketing and mobility offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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