Engesat
Engesat is a privately-held Brazilian geospatial solutions provider that commercializes satellite imagery from over 30 sensors, distributes exclusive Brazilian rights to Global Mapper, LizardTech, and Avenza software, and delivers custom georeferencing and geoprocessing services across Latin America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersSanta Felicidade, Brazil
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Engesat does
Engesat is a privately-held Brazilian geospatial solutions company headquartered in Curitiba, founded in 1996-1997. The company operates three integrated business lines: (1) commercialization of satellite imagery from more than 30 sensors covering resolutions from 0.25m (WorldView-3/4) to 30m (Landsat), including Airbus Pléiades/SPOT, MAXAR WorldView, Planet, BlackSky, and Sentinel platforms; (2) custom geoprocessing and georeferencing services such as INCRA-compliant rural property mapping, NDVI analysis, dam safety monitoring, digital terrain model generation, and stereoscopy from satellite tri-stereo; and (3) exclusive Brazilian distribution of third-party geospatial software — Blue Marble Geographics' Global Mapper family, LizardTech's MrSID/LiDAR compression tools, and Avenza's MAPublisher and Geographic Imager — augmented by MangoMap online map publishing subscriptions.
The underlying technology stack is a combination of upstream vendor platforms (Global Mapper desktop and mobile GIS, LizardTech MrSID Generation 4 compression reducing LiDAR to 25% of original size, MAPublisher for Adobe Illustrator cartography) and Engesat's own service workflows for processing customer-supplied or tasking-programmed satellite orders into finished derivative products such as orthorectified imagery, digital terrain models, and georeferenced rural property certificates.
Engesat's revenue model is a hybrid mix of one-time transactional sales (satellite imagery tasking and catalog orders, perpetual software licenses such as MAPublisher at R$8,400), recurring subscriptions (Global Mapper Mobile Pro at R$369/year, MangoMap tiers from USD 470 to USD 3,830 per year), and bespoke professional services for INCRA/BCB compliance work. The company sells primarily direct across Latin America through email, phone, and WhatsApp-based consultative sales, supplemented by app store distribution for the mobile product. Customers span agriculture (primary vertical), energy, environment, mining, dam safety, urban planning, and drone data processing, with named logos including IBGE (Brazilian statistics agency) and the Universidade Federal de Viçosa. The company is operated by the Martin family, with Laurent Martin as director.
Engesat firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Engesat
- Legal name
- Engesat
- Website
- https://engesat.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Engesat is a privately-held Brazilian geospatial solutions provider that commercializes satellite imagery from over 30 sensors, distributes exclusive Brazilian rights to Global Mapper, LizardTech, and Avenza software, and delivers custom georeferencing and geoprocessing services across Latin America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Engesat industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Geospatial Services & Satellite Imagery
- NAICS
- Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK), Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD), Field Mapping, GIS & Remote Sensing Analytics (AFAAAFAB)
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Where Engesat is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Santa Felicidade
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Engesat business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Satellite Imagery Sales: Commercialization of satellite images from over 30 satellite sensors, including tasking (programming) and catalog imagery, with processing services such as orthorectification, NDVI generation, and DTM creation.
- Geoprocessing and Georeferencing Services: Custom geoprocessing services including terrain analysis, watershed modeling, agricultural monitoring for rural credit, and engineering project support.
- GIS Software Resale: Resale of Global Mapper, Global Mapper Pro, Global Mapper Mobile Pro, MAPublisher, Geographic Imager, LiDAR Compressor, GeoGofer, and other geospatial software products as exclusive Brazilian distributor.
- MangoMap Online Mapping Subscription: Online map publishing service with annual subscription tiers (Business, Enterprise, Agency) ranging from USD 470 to USD 3,830 per year.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Global Mapper Mobile Pro annual subscription |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | MAPublisher standalone license |
| Subscription | Annual | MangoMap Business subscription |
| Subscription | Annual | MangoMap Enterprise subscription |
| Subscription | Annual | MangoMap Agency subscription |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
Engesat product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Engesat commercializes satellite imagery from over 30 satellite sensors (resolution 0.25m to 30m) and distributes geospatial software (Global Mapper family, MAPublisher, Geographic Imager, LizardTech products, MangoMap) as the exclusive Brazilian partner for Blue Marble Geographics, LizardTech, and Avenza. It also delivers custom geoprocessing services including rural property georeferencing per INCRA standards, drone data processing, dam safety monitoring, digital elevation models (WorldDEM/OneAtlas), and stereoscopy for clients across Latin America.
Product overview
Engesat is a Brazilian geospatial solutions company offering satellite imagery, georeferencing services, and geospatial software distribution. The product portfolio centers on three main pillars: (1) Satellite imagery from over 30 different satellites (including Pleiades, SPOT, WorldView, Landsat, Sentinel-2, and others), (2) Geospatial software distribution including Global Mapper family (Global Mapper, Global Mapper Pro, Global Mapper Mobile, Global Mapper Mobile Pro), Avenza products (MAPublisher, Geographic Imager, Avenza Maps), and LizardTech products (LiDAR Compressor, Express Server, GeoGofer), and (3) Specialized services including drone data processing, digital map library, rural property georeferencing, dam safety monitoring, altimetry products (WorldDEM, WorldDEM Neo, AW3D), stereoscopy, and OneAtlas online imagery. The company serves markets including Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Mining, Urban Planning, Dam Safety, and provides coverage across Latin America.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- GEOSOFTWARE: Software partner offering geoprocessing solutions alongside Engesat
Products and services
- Satellite Imagery Products
- Global Mapper
- Global Mapper Pro
- Global Mapper Mobile
- Global Mapper Mobile Pro
- MAPublisher
- Geographic Imager
- Avenza Maps
- MangoMap
- LiDAR Compressor
- Express Server
- Express Suite
- GeoGofer
- Drone Data Processing
- WorldDEM Products
- OneAtlas
- Rural Property Georeferencing
- Dam Safety Monitoring
- Stereoscopy Services
- Digital Map Library (Mapoteca Digital)
Quantifiable outcome
- More than 9,500 projects executed for clients of all sizes across different economic sectors
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Engesat
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Engesat technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration16 records
Feature4 records
Engesat partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Blue Marble GeographicscoreEngesat is the exclusive Brazilian distributor for Blue Marble Geographics products including Global Mapper, Global Mapper Pro, Global Mapper Mobile Pro, and related modules. Laurent Martin was the first certified Global Mapper instructor worldwide (2015).
- Avenza Inc.coreEngesat promotes MAPublisher in the Brazilian market and is partnered with LAM Informática LTDA as the exclusive distributor of Avenza Inc. products in Brazil (per ABES declaration dated 01/04/2025). Products include MAPublisher, Geographic Imager, and Avenza Maps.
- LizardTechcoreEngesat is the exclusive Brazilian distributor for LizardTech products including LiDAR Compressor, GeoExpress, Express Server, Express Suite, and GeoGofer. LizardTech's MrSID compression technology is a key differentiator for LiDAR data handling.
- MangoMapminorPartnership between Blue Marble Geographics and MangoMap enables Global Mapper users to export geospatial data directly to their MangoMap online account for online map sharing. Engesat distributes MangoMap subscriptions as part of the Global Mapper ecosystem. Subscription tiers: Business (20 maps/4GB), Enterprise (40 maps/8GB), Agency (100 maps/16GB).
- LAM Informática LTDAcoreLAM Informática LTDA is the exclusive distributor of Avenza Inc. products in Brazil, in partnership with Engesat for MAPublisher and Geographic Imager sales. Confirmed by ABES declaration dated 01/04/2025.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Engesat competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Esri: World-leading GIS platform (ArcGIS). Comparable as the broad incumbent whose software ecosystem Engesat integrates with (MAPublisher imports Esri formats; Global Mapper Mobile supports Esri RESTful).
- Planet Labs: Daily-revisit Earth observation satellite operator. Comparable as an imagery supplier to Engesat and as a broader incumbent pursuing direct online distribution that could disintermediate resellers.
- Hexagon Geospatial: Global GIS/remote sensing software vendor (ERDAS Imagine, GeoMedia). Comparable as the broader incumbent whose Power Portfolio competes with Global Mapper/Avenza tools Engesat distributes.
- Airbus Defence and Space: Operator of SPOT, Pleiades, Pleiades Neo and the OneAtlas imagery platform. Comparable as an imagery supplier (Engesat already distributes OneAtlas) and as an incumbent with direct self-service access.
- Maxar Technologies: High-resolution satellite imagery operator (WorldView, GeoEye). Comparable as one of Engesat's key imagery suppliers and a potential direct competitor if Maxar pushes direct-to-customer channels.
Emerging players
- BlackSky: Newer high-revisit satellite imagery provider with a direct online platform. Comparable as a supplier and emerging alternative to traditional reseller channels in which Engesat operates.
- Satellogic: Latin America–headquartered (Argentina/Uruguay) Earth observation satellite operator with sub-meter imagery. Comparable as an emerging regional imagery supplier and potential competitor to Engesat in LatAm markets.
Direct peers
- Santiago & Cintra Consultoria: Brazilian geospatial consultancy and reseller of satellite imagery and GIS software. Closely comparable to Engesat in business model: distributing imagery and software to Brazilian/LatAm clients with custom processing services.
- Topocart Topografia e Geoprocessamento: Brazilian surveying, mapping, and GIS services firm with overlapping presence in georeferencing, LiDAR, and engineering projects. Comparable to Engesat's services arm in the Brazilian market.
- Imagem Geosistemas: Brazilian geospatial solutions provider offering satellite imagery, GIS software, and processing services. Directly comparable to Engesat in product mix (imagery + GIS software + services) and target customers (agriculture, environment, urban planning).
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Engesat social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Engesat leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Engesat funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Engesat M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Engesat
What does Engesat do?
Engesat commercializes satellite imagery from over 30 satellite sensors (resolution 0.25m to 30m) and distributes geospatial software (Global Mapper family, MAPublisher, Geographic Imager, LizardTech products, MangoMap) as the exclusive Brazilian partner for Blue Marble Geographics, LizardTech, and Avenza. It also delivers custom geoprocessing services including rural property georeferencing per INCRA standards, drone data processing, dam safety monitoring, digital elevation models (WorldDEM/OneAtlas), and stereoscopy for clients across Latin America.
Is Engesat a public or private company?
Engesat is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Engesat founded?
Engesat was founded in 1996. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Engesat based?
Engesat is headquartered in Santa Felicidade, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Engesat make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Satellite Imagery Sales are the primary driver. The others are geoprocessing and Georeferencing Services, GIS Software Resale and mangoMap Online Mapping Subscription.
Who are Engesat's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Esri, Planet Labs, Hexagon Geospatial, Airbus Defence and Space and Maxar Technologies. Emerging players are BlackSky and Satellogic. Direct peers are Santiago & Cintra Consultoria, Topocart Topografia e Geoprocessamento and Imagem Geosistemas.
Does Engesat have an API?
No public API is recorded for Engesat.
What industry is Engesat in?
Engesat's product category is Geospatial Services & Satellite Imagery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAMANAM, Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms, with a secondary code of BPAMANAK, GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms. Its NAICS code is 541370 and its SIC code is 7374.