What Geosat does

Geosat is a French geospatial engineering group founded in 2000 and headquartered in Pessac, France, specializing in precision 3D/4D measurement, surveying, and cartography services. The company operates across eight integrated service divisions: 3D BIM/CIM (laser scanning and digital modeling), Géomètre-expert (land surveying and property services), Topographie (topographic and bathymetric surveys), Détection de réseaux (underground utility network detection), SIG (geographic information systems), Cartographie Mobile (mobile mapping with LiDAR), Auscultation (structural monitoring), and Eau Potable et Assainissement (water network management). Core technology is built around proprietary and adapted Mobile Mapping Systems (MMS), LiDAR, photogrammetry, georadar (Stream Up and Stream C systems), and AI-driven data processing pipelines. Geosat also maintains an innovation product line including HD Maps for autonomous vehicles and the in-house developed Cartographie Mobile 3D acquisition system, supported by AI4GEO Consortium membership.

The company generates revenue through project-based professional services delivered via a direct enterprise field-sales model, with approximately 600 employees operating from 20+ local agency offices across France plus international subsidiaries in Portugal (Viamapa), Spain (Ibermapa), and Mozambique. Target customers include public works contractors, local authorities and government agencies, network concessionaires (Enedis, GRDF), transportation operators (SNCF), industrial companies, and heritage/architecture specialists. Geosat holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications across 12 French locations, FNEDRE/QUALIFNEDRE/CCTA accreditation for network detection, French Tech 120 recognition, and regular inclusion in Les Echos Growth Champions. Pricing is quote-based with no public rate cards, and the firm operates as a privately held independent company led by Chairman Mathias Saura and General Manager Lionel Raffin, both Géomètres-Experts Associés.

Name

Geosat

Legal name

Groupe Geosat

Website

https://geo-sat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

French geospatial engineering group providing precision 3D measurement, surveying, mobile mapping, and underground network detection services to public works, utilities, transportation, and government clients across France, Portugal, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geospatial Surveying and Mapping Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK), Remote Sensing & Geospatial Vision (satellite/drone imagery) (HDAAAEAL), Mapping & Basemap Platforms (Tiles/SDKs) (BPAMANAB)

Keywords

• 3D laser scanning
• Topographic surveying services
• Underground network detection
• Mobile mapping systems
• BIM CIM modeling

Headquarters

HQ city

Pessac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Surveying and Mapping Services: Project-based professional services for 3D scanning, topography, network detection, mobile mapping, and BIM/CIM services. Revenue generated through customized project engagements for infrastructure, construction, and territorial development projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Geosat is a French engineering group providing professional 3D measurement and cartography services. Core offerings include 3D laser scanning and BIM/CIM modeling, expert land surveying (Géomètre-expert), topographic surveys, underground utility network detection using georadar, Mobile Mapping System (MMS) with LiDAR, structural auscultation and monitoring, GIS database management, and water and sanitation network services. The company also develops proprietary innovation products such as HD Maps for autonomous vehicles and an in-house mobile 3D cartography acquisition system.

Product overview

Geosat is a French engineering group specializing in precision 3D measurement and cartography services. The company operates through 8 complementary service divisions that work together as an integrated platform: 3D BIM/CIM (laser scanning and digital modeling), Géomètre-expert (land surveying and property services), Topographie (traditional and automated surveying including bathymetry), Détection de réseaux (underground utility network detection using georadar), Cartographie Mobile (Mobile Mapping System with LiDAR), Auscultation et Monitoring (structural monitoring), SIG (geographic information systems), and Eau Potable et Assainissement (water network management). The portfolio also includes proprietary innovation products such as HD Maps for autonomous vehicles and the in-house developed Cartographie Mobile 3D By Geosat acquisition system. The group serves diverse sectors including public works, local authorities, network operators, architecture, and industry across France, Portugal, and Africa through its network of subsidiaries including Se2t, BE.Control, Geosat Normandie, Azimut Academy, Viamapa, and Ibermapa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D BIM / CIM 3D laser scanning and BIM/CIM (Building Information Modeling / City Information Modeling) services for digitizing and modeling buildings, infrastructure, and urban environments with precision point clouds.
• Géomètre-expert Expert surveyor services including land boundary delineation, property division, cadastral plans, and legal expertise in land and property matters for enterprises, public authorities, and individuals requiring formal surveying.
• Topographie Topographic surveying services including traditional methods, 3D surveys, subaquatic bathymetry, and automated monitoring of civil engineering structures for infrastructure and construction projects.
• Détection de réseaux Underground utility network detection and georeferencing services using georadar, electromagnetic methods, and Stream Up/Mobile Mapping technologies for DT-DICT compliance and network safety.
• SIG (Système d'Information Géographique) GIS database creation, updates, and management services for analyzing and cross-referencing geographic data at all scales, supporting territorial and infrastructure planning.
• Cartographie Mobile Mobile Mapping System (MMS) services using LiDAR-equipped vehicles, trains, backpacks, and drones for dynamic 3D data acquisition at large scale with centimeter precision.
• Auscultation et Monitoring Structural monitoring and auscultation services for civil engineering structures using automated topographic systems and inclinometric sensors for continuous state assessment of infrastructure.
• Eau Potable et Assainissement Water and sanitation network management services including asset mapping, georeferencing, and compliance with DT-DICT regulations for municipal and utility clients.
• HD Maps for Autonomous Vehicles High-definition 3D mapping products for autonomous vehicles and Smart City applications, providing centimeter-precision geospatial data for navigation systems in urban environments, tunnels, and complex road geometries.
• Cartographie Mobile 3D By Geosat Proprietary mobile 3D mapping acquisition system combining photogrammetry and topography techniques for creating high-precision 3D point cloud models with 10x faster acquisition speed and certified 2cm accuracy.
• Jumeau Numérique (Digital Twin) Digital twin creation services for buildings, infrastructure, factories, and urban areas using 3D scanning and modeling technologies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10x faster data acquisition compared to traditional methods
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AI4GEO ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench consortium developing automatic 3D geospatial information production solutions. Geosat contributes HD Maps expertise for future transportation including autonomous vehicles and railways.
• Digital AquitaineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional digital ecosystem cluster in Nouvelle-Aquitaine region supporting technology companies and innovation.
• Aerospace ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetitiveness cluster for aerospace and embedded systems in South-West France, supporting R&D collaborations.
• La French TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational initiative supporting French tech ecosystem growth and international visibility for innovative companies.
• HD Maps ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry consortium focused on developing HD Maps standards and solutions for intelligent transportation.
• FNEDREminorOthersNational federation for network detection and georeferencing companies. Geosat holds FNEDRE accreditation.
• QUALIFNEDREminorOthersCertification body for network detection and georeferencing services in France.
• CCTAminorOthersCertification organization for technical competence in network detection and georeferencing.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Fugro: Dutch-headquartered global leader in geospatial data acquisition and site investigation, offering surveying, mapping, and remote sensing services to infrastructure, energy, and government clients. Closest large-scale services peer to Geosat, operating a similar multi-disciplinary field-to-data model worldwide.
• Hexagon (Leica Geosystems): Global surveying and geospatial hardware/software incumbent whose Leica Geosystems division supplies the same LiDAR, total stations, GNSS, and scanning technology that Geosat uses, combined with software and service offerings that overlap Geosat's BIM/CIM and monitoring stack.
• Trimble Inc. U.S.-based geospatial technology company providing surveying, mapping, BIM, and construction solutions with both hardware and enterprise software. Comparable to Geosat across the surveying-to-BIM workflow and increasingly to its HD Maps ambitions via Trimble Maps.
• Topcon Positioning Group: Global manufacturer of surveying, GNSS, and machine-control solutions serving construction, surveying, and agriculture. A relevant broad incumbent on the hardware/capture side of Geosat's stack and a potential partner or competitor as it expands into integrated services.

Direct peers

• Sogelink: French software and services company specializing in network detection, georeferencing, and DT-DICT compliance tools for utilities and construction - directly comparable to Geosat's Détection de réseaux and SIG divisions within the same French regulatory and customer landscape.
• Geofoncier: French federated platform serving Géomètres-Experts with cadastral, land delineation, and property data tools. Directly comparable to Geosat's Géomètre-expert line of business within the same French professional surveying community.

Emerging players

• HERE Technologies: Global HD mapping and location data provider supplying autonomous driving and logistics customers. Comparable to Geosat's HD Maps ambitions as an emerging player scaling from platform/data side rather than field services, but addressing the same AV/Smart City buyer.
• TomTom: Amsterdam-based mapping and location technology company with HD Maps for autonomous driving. Overlaps with Geosat's HD Maps offering at the data/product layer, though Geosat operates from field acquisition rather than a crowdsourced/automated fleet model.

Regional players

• Géomètres-Experts Sans Frontières / Cabinet Beatty & Associés-type surveying firms: Network of French Géomètres-Experts firms (Ordre des Géomètres-Experts). Many member cabinets compete with Geosat on local land surveying, topographic, and BIM mandates - typical regional competitors that aggregate into Geosat's competitive set.

Others

• Akila (Batinière / Akila Partners-type consulting): Adjacent thematically rather than directly competitive - facility management, BIM, and digital twin consulting firms that partner with or substitute for part of Geosat's digital twin and BIM/CIM service offering in enterprise and industrial accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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