Advanced Geosciences

What Advanced Geosciences does

Advanced Geosciences, Inc. (AGI) is a privately held US manufacturer specializing in electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) and induced polarization (IP) instruments and inversion software. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a wholly-owned European subsidiary (Advanced Geosciences Europe S.L.) in Madrid, Spain, the company designs and builds the SuperSting family of multi-channel resistivity meters, high-power PowerSting transmitters, and accessory systems including the Marine Resistivity module, SuperSting Monitoring System, SwitchBox Grid, and 22 kW Sting Gen Set. Its EarthImager 1D/2D/3D software suite performs deterministic inversion modeling to convert field-collected electrode data into subsurface cross-sections and 3D volumes for groundwater, mineral, geotechnical, environmental, and archaeological surveys.

AGI monetizes through one-time hardware sales of capital instruments (SuperSting, PowerSting), perpetual software licenses for the EarthImager suite, paid training seminars and certifications through AGI Academy, and an equipment-financing partnership with NewLane Finance for US customers, plus rental options via the affiliated SAGA Geo channel. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales from Austin and Madrid with a network of authorized distributors across approximately 40 countries, supported by a content-led marketing strategy that emphasizes case histories, educational content, and free consultations.

The customer base spans government agencies (e.g., Comision Federal de Electricidad, US Army Corps of Engineers), mining and exploration firms (e.g., Gold Corp, Yukon prospectors, Geototal), humanitarian NGOs (4africa), and engineering firms performing dam leakage, levee, and landslide investigations. The company's technical differentiation rests on integrated hardware-software design, multi-channel data acquisition speed (claimed 15x faster than single-channel alternatives), ruggedized field hardware, and over 25 years of accumulated case-history expertise in ERI methodology.

Name

Advanced Geosciences

Legal name

Advanced Geosciences, Inc.

Website

https://agiusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advanced Geosciences is a privately held Austin-based manufacturer of electrical resistivity imaging instruments and EarthImager inversion software, serving mining, groundwater, geotechnical, and environmental customers across approximately 40 countries via direct sales and an authorized distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geophysical Instruments

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Exploration & Geoscience Services (Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Resource Modeling) (IMAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geotechnical Instrumentation & Monitoring (Settlement, Inclinometers, Piezometers) (IMAFAOAH), Geotechnical & Subsurface Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAB)

Keywords

• Geophysical instruments
• Electrical resistivity imaging
• Induced polarization systems
• Subsurface imaging software
• Mineral exploration equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Geophysical Instruments: Sale of resistivity imaging equipment including SuperSting Wi-Fi, SuperSting R1, MiniSting, and related hardware such as SwitchBox Grid, Marine Resistivity System add-ons, and PowerSting high-power transmitters.
2. EarthImager Software: Licensing and sale of EarthImager inversion software (1D, 2D, 3D versions) for processing resistivity and induced polarization data.
3. Training and Seminars: In-person seminars on resistivity imaging (basic and advanced levels) and marine resistivity imaging. Includes classroom instruction, survey demonstrations, and case histories.
4. Equipment Financing: Partnership with NewLane Finance to provide financing options for domestic customers, offering equipment leasing solutions for cash-flow management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Advanced Geosciences develops and manufactures electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) and induced polarization (IP) instruments, most notably the SuperSting Wi-Fi resistivity meter, along with companion EarthImager 1D/2D/3D inversion software for processing and visualizing subsurface data. The integrated hardware-software portfolio is used by geophysicists, mining companies, government agencies, and engineering firms to map underground structures for groundwater exploration, mineral prospecting, dam/levee integrity monitoring, and environmental site characterization.

Product overview

Advanced Geosciences offers a unified portfolio of geophysical instruments and software for Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI) and Induced Polarization (IP) surveys. The core product line centers on the SuperSting Wi-Fi resistivity meter system, which serves as the primary hardware platform compatible with multiple add-on modules including the Marine Resistivity System for underwater surveys and the SuperSting Monitoring System for long-term environmental monitoring. Supporting the hardware, AGI provides EarthImager 1D, 2D, and 3D inversion software to process and visualize subsurface data. The accessory ecosystem includes PowerSting high-power transmitters (5kW-15kW) for deep penetration surveys, PowerSting Transmitter Nodes for automated mineral exploration, SwitchBox Grid electrode connections, and the 22kW Sting Generator Set for field power. AGI Academy provides training seminars and certifications, while SAGA Rentals offers equipment rental services. The company operates globally through its Austin, Texas headquarters and Madrid, Spain office, with distribution partners across 40+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SuperSting: Electrical resistivity imaging system for subsurface surveys
• EarthImager
• PowerSting
• AGI Academy
• SAGA Rentals

Products and services

• SuperSting Wi-Fi Next-generation electrical resistivity meter and induced polarization (IP) system with self-potential (SP) measurement capability, used for subsurface scanning and imaging visualized in 2D slices or 3D volumes. Built for geophysical survey professionals and field geophysicists.
• EarthImager 1D One-dimensional resistivity inversion modeling software for interpreting Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) data and revealing layered subsurface geology models. Supports Schlumberger, Wenner, dipole-dipole, pole-pole, and other arrays. Used by geophysicists for layered geological interpretation.
• EarthImager 2D Two-dimensional inversion modeling software for affordable resistivity and induced polarization imaging. Processes data collected by SuperSting instruments into 2D cross-sections of the earth with survey planner and topographic correction. Supports multiple electrode arrays.
• EarthImager 3D Three-dimensional resistivity and induced polarization inversion modeling software that converts electrically gathered data into 3D volume renderings with advanced volume display. Supports rotation, zooming, and translation; no software limit on number of data points or electrodes.
• SwitchBox Grid Grid system accessory for the SuperSting Wi-Fi enabling banana plug connections from separate electrode wires, with sealed banana sockets for harsh environments and a non-conductive thermoplastic lid to prevent leakage between connectors.
• PowerSting Transmitter External high-power transmitter product line (5-kilowatt, 10-kilowatt, and 15-kilowatt models) engineered for SuperSting instruments. Fully programmable constant voltage/constant current source for deep vertical electrical sounding, 2D/3D electrical imaging, mineral exploration, and induced polarization surveys for sulfide ore bodies.
• Marine Resistivity System Fully automated add-on module for the SuperSting enabling hydrographic surveys with continuously recording ERI data, positional data from a GPS receiver, and depth profile measured with a 200Khz echo sounder, allowing collection of streaming marine data with a towed cable.
• SuperSting Monitoring System Network-aware add-on module for SuperSting Wi-Fi for monitoring landfills, well sites, dams, and other unattended locations, supporting time-scheduled measurements and remote data access for time-lapse studies such as leaking dams/levees, landfill leaching, pollution, and landslide-prone areas.
• 22 kW Sting Gen Set (SGS) Air-cooled 22-kilowatt generator (450 pounds) designed as a field power accessory to PowerSting, featuring a Honda V-Twin gasoline engine. Eliminates the need for heavier water-cooled diesel generators in remote mineral exploration deployments.
• PowerSting Transmitter Node 56-node automated high-power DC injection system capable of reaching depths of up to 1,000 meters for induced polarization and resistivity tomography. Features self-addressing nodes, reversible genderless nodes, e-ink LCD display, hot-swappable components, and emergency stop safety features.
• AGI Academy Paid and free training and certification program offering geophysics courses and seminars covering basic resistivity imaging theory, advanced resistivity methods, and marine resistivity imaging. Includes classroom instruction, field survey demonstrations, and case history walkthroughs.
• SAGA Rentals Equipment rental service providing access to AGI geophysical instruments including SuperSting and MiniSting systems for short-term projects without requiring capital purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Drilling success rate improved from 60% to 80% using ERI for groundwater exploration
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CoRMaGeocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized AGI distributor for Australia, located in Sydney, NSW. Handles sales and support of AGI products in the Australian market.
• Greenview Geophysical Systems LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized AGI distributor for China, located in Beijing. Provides geophysical systems and support for Chinese customers.
• Terra CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized AGI distributor for Japan, located in Saitama. Handles sales and support of resistivity imaging equipment in Japan.
• C & H, InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized AGI distributor for South Korea, located in Seoul. Handles distribution of SuperSting and other AGI products in the Korean market.
• CEP Services Pte. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized AGI distributor for Singapore, providing geophysical equipment and support services.
• Datatek Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized AGI distributor for Taiwan, located in Taipei. Handles sales and technical support for AGI products.
• Chrisvin Geomet Services Pvt. LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized AGI distributor for India, located in Chennai. Provides geophysical survey equipment and support services.
• Trident Holdings (Pte) Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized AGI distributor for Sri Lanka, located in Colombo. Handles distribution and support of AGI products.
• Siccion Marketing, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized AGI distributor for the Philippines, located in Manila. Provides sales and support for geophysical instruments.
• Survey Engineer Intertech Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized AGI distributor for Thailand, providing geophysical equipment and support services.
• ELCONSEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized AGI distributor for Turkey (Electronic-Consulting-Service), located in Ankara. Handles sales and technical support.
• CoRMaGeocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized AGI distributor for Australia, providing geophysical systems and support services.
• Al Moryat Trading CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized AGI distributor for Saudi Arabia, located in Jeddah. Handles distribution of geophysical imaging equipment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Sensors & Software: Canadian maker of ground penetrating radar (GPR) systems used in geotechnical, utility, and archaeological surveys. Adjacent technology serving many of the same customers AGI addresses.
• Geokon: US-based manufacturer of geotechnical instrumentation (inclinometers, piezometers, settlement sensors). Adjacent to AGI's SuperSting Monitoring System for dam, levee, and landslide monitoring.
• Phoenix Geophysics: Canadian manufacturer of magnetotelluric (MT) and controlled-source EM systems for deep mineral and geothermal exploration. Competes for the same deep-exploration budgets as AGI's PowerSting transmitters.

Direct peers

• Iris Instruments: France-based manufacturer of the Syscal resistivity/IP systems, the closest direct competitor to AGI's SuperSting line. Targets the same groundwater, mining, and geotechnical survey customers with comparable multi-channel ERI hardware.
• Terraplus: Canadian manufacturer of electrical resistivity, induced polarization, and magnetotelluric systems. Competes head-to-head with AGI in mineral exploration and geotechnical surveys across North America and internationally.
• Zonge International: US-based provider of electrical geophysical instruments and surveys (IP, CSAMT, MT, NANOTEM). Overlaps with AGI in IP/resistivity for mineral exploration and serves similar mining and government clients.
• Guideline Geo (ABEM | MALÅ): Swedish-based multi-method geophysics manufacturer (ABEM resistivity/IP, MALÅ GPR) serving overlapping mining, geotechnical, and environmental customers. Directly competes with AGI on ERI and complements with adjacent methods.

Broad incumbents

• Campbell Scientific: Global manufacturer of data acquisition systems and environmental monitoring instrumentation. Comparable in supplying rugged, networked monitoring hardware for the same infrastructure and environmental end users.
• Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI): US-based GPR and utility detection instrument maker serving geotechnical, environmental, and archaeology markets. Overlaps with AGI's geotechnical and archaeology customer segments.
• Geometrics: Established US geophysical instrument maker (magnetometers, seismographs) with broader portfolio than AGI. Overlaps in mining and geotechnical customer base even where core products differ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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