What Geomensura does

Geomensura, doing business as Sogelink, is a France-headquartered (Orvault) specialist Construction Tech vendor founded in 1981, self-described as "Le leader européen de la Construction Tech." Geomensura refers specifically to the Mensura product line — a CAD and VRD (roads and utilities) engineering design platform — but commercially operates as part of Sogelink's integrated portfolio of 15+ products across eight solution families: TOPO by Sogelink (Geosnap, Land2Map, Cloud2Map, Topocalc, PhotoSurvey, Geo2Cloud) for surveying; INFRA by Sogelink (Mensura, Covadis, Bloc in Bloc, Autopiste, Georail) for VRD and infrastructure design; ELEC & GAS (Atlas, Eras, Camelia, Comac) for utility networks; GEO EXPERTISE (GEOGEXFR CAD, Littéralis) for cadastral and public domain; DICT by Sogelink (DICT.fr Déclaration/Réponse) for DT-DICT regulatory workflows; DIAG and RISK EXPOSURE (Amiante360 Patrimoine) for asbestos risk; and COORDIN for public-domain management. The core technology stack is proprietary on-premise CAD with a growing cloud overlay, supplemented by an API and custom-interoperability engineering service, and is anchored in French regulatory workflows (DT-DICT, asbestos, public domain permits) that are difficult for international CAD vendors to replicate.

The go-to-market is sales-led enterprise field sales targeting engineering design offices, surveyors, network operators, public-sector buyers, and asbestos remediation firms, augmented by a French distributor/reseller network for mid-market and SMB reach and a client portal (apps.sogelink.fr) for license access and support. Revenue mechanics are a mix of subscription/perpetual software licensing across the Sogelink portfolio, professional services for bespoke development and integration, and training/certification revenue (AIPR exams, Mensura initiation courses, network detection training, electrical habilitation) offered through Sogelink Formation and partner organisms. Pricing is quote-based with annual billing cadence and no public price cards. Marketing uses content/SEO (Parole d'expert), case studies (SNCF, Groupe Fontenat), email, social (LinkedIn, YouTube, X), and industry events (GeoDataDays). The platform is multilingual (FR/EN/NL) and operates with primary market in France and stated European positioning, though no material geographic revenue split is disclosed.

Within the Sogelink portfolio, Mensura specifically addresses civil engineering and VRD design — supporting project studies, 3D modeling, quantity calculations, and integration with neighboring products like Covadis (topographic/surveying design) and Uniplan (network synthesis). The Mensura 2027 release in May 2025 underscores continued R&D in the core CAD product. Overall, the business model is that of a mature, regulation-anchored, vertically specialized European software vendor with multi-product cross-sell, training attach, and modest cloud migration underway.

Name

Geomensura

Legal name

Sogelink

Website

https://geomensura.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Geomensura (Sogelink) is a France-based Construction Tech vendor that sells Mensura, a CAD and VRD engineering design product, alongside an integrated portfolio of surveying, network, regulatory-compliance (DT-DICT, asbestos), and asset-management software to engineering design offices, surveyors, network operators, and public-sector buyers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Design Software

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review) (IMAFAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Geotechnical & Subsurface Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAB)

Keywords

• Civil engineering software
• Infrastructure design
• VRD engineering
• Topographic surveying
• Construction tech

Headquarters

HQ city

Orvault

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Geomensura is offered as part of Sogelink's solution portfolio, likely through perpetual license and/or subscription models typical of engineering CAD software. Sogelink also provides cloud-based tools (Cloud2Map, Geo2Cloud) indicating a hybrid cloud/subscription revenue model.
2. Training and Certification Services: Sogelink offers structured training programs including AIPR (regulatory exam for excavation work), Mensura initiation courses, network detection training, and electrical certification. These represent a professional services and training revenue stream.
3. Custom Development and Integration Services: Sogelink offers bespoke solution development based on client functional specifications, including API and interoperability development, representing a custom professional services revenue component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Geomensura develops CAD and civil engineering design software for infrastructure, VRD (roads and utilities), and land development projects. It operates as a flagship product within Sogelink's broader Construction Tech platform, offering integrated solutions spanning topographic surveying, network detection, regulatory compliance, and civil engineering design for infrastructure professionals.

Product overview

Sogelink is a European leader in Construction Tech, offering a comprehensive suite of integrated software solutions covering the entire construction project lifecycle. The company organizes its offerings into five main categories: TOPO by Sogelink (topographic solutions including Geosnap, Land2Map, Cloud2Map, Topocalc, PhotoSurvey, and Geo2Cloud), INFRA by Sogelink (VRD and engineering solutions including Mensura, Covadis, Bloc in Bloc, Autopiste, and Georail), ELEC & GAS by Sogelink (electricity and gas network solutions including Atlas, Eras, Camelia, and Comac), GEO EXPERTISE by Sogelink (land property expertise including GEOGEXFR CAD and Littéralis), and DICT by Sogelink (declaration management including DICT.fr Déclaration and DICT.fr Réponse). Additional offerings include DIAG (asbestos risk management with Amiante360 Patrimoine), and RISK EXPOSURE (asbestos exposure management). The platform provides interoperability through API development services and supports the full project lifecycle from design to maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mensura CAD and VRD engineering design software for roads, infrastructure, and public utilities projects, including civil engineering and BTP capabilities for project design and calculation.
• Covadis Infrastructure and VRD design solution for roads, highways, and public space development projects, with topographic and surveying capabilities for terrain modeling and engineering design from field survey data.
• Uniplan Network synthesis solution for consolidating and analyzing underground and above-ground networks to secure projects and ensure data continuity.
• DICT.fr Déclaration Solution for managing DT-DICT declarations (Declarations d'Intention de Commencement de Travaux and Declarations de Travaux), enabling users to submit and manage regulatory declarations for excavation work near underground networks.
• DICT.fr Réponse Response management solution for DT-DICT declarations, allowing network operators and authorities to respond to declaration requests and manage reply workflows.
• Geosnap Topographic data capture solution for field surveys and geospatial measurements.
• Land2Map Land mapping and terrain modeling solution for topographic survey data processing.
• Cloud2Map Cloud-based mapping solution for processing and managing topographic and survey data in the cloud.
• Amiante360 Patrimoine Asbestos risk management solution for building heritage and real estate portfolios, helping manage asbestos exposure risks in existing buildings and property assets.
• GEOGEXFR CAD CAD solution for land property expertise and cadastral operations, designed for geomatic and property boundary specialists.
• Littéralis Public domain management solution for local authorities and municipalities to manage public spaces and domain usage.

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Inc. Large surveying, geospatial, and construction technology vendor with field-to-office workflows (Trimble Access, Tekla, eCognition) that overlap with Sogelink's TOPO and INFRA offerings across surveying and infrastructure design.
• Topcon Positioning Group: Surveying instruments and field-to-office software used by the same Geometre-Topographe persona, addressing adjacent territory to Sogelink's TOPO by Sogelink offerings.
• Hexagon (Geospatial division): Provides surveying, mapping, and CAD-driven infrastructure products (e.g., Leica Geosystems, ERDAS) comparable to Geosnap/Land2Map/Cloud2Map topographic workflows and Mensura design outputs.

Direct peers

• Bentley Systems: Infrastructure engineering software provider behind OpenRoads, OpenSite, and OpenUtilities — direct competition to Geomensura/Mensura for road, site, and utility network design used by surveying and engineering offices.
• Autodesk: Global CAD and civil engineering design vendor whose AutoCAD and Civil 3D products compete head-to-head with Mensura/Covadis in infrastructure and VRD design. Notably, Autodesk is already referenced inside Sogelink's own INFRA solution stack, underscoring direct overlap.
• Nemetschek Group (Allplan): European-headquartered AEC software group whose Allplan and Civil Designer products target the same engineering design offices and surveying firms in Europe as Sogelink's INFRA portfolio.

Emerging players

• 12d Solutions: Niche civil engineering and surveying design software vendor focused on infrastructure, rail, and drainage design — overlapping with Mensura/Covadis for specialist engineering offices.
• ESRI: GIS and mapping platform (ArcGIS) used by surveying, infrastructure, and public-sector customers that also purchase Sogelink's mapping and network synthesis products; competes for GIS budget rather than for CAD design itself.
• RIB Software: Construction Tech software provider focused on estimating, BIM, and project management — adjacent rather than direct overlap, but competitive for the same enterprise construction and engineering budget in Europe.
• CGS Labs: European infrastructure design software (Autodesk plug-in based rail, road, and drainage modules) targeting the same VRD and civil engineering personas as Geomensura.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Gmensura
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/SogelinkVideos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/groupe-sogelink
• Facebookfacebook.com/geomensura

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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