Engesat

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Satellite imagery services
• Geospatial software distribution
• Geoprocessing solutions
• LiDAR data processing
• GIS software reselling

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Felicidade

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. Geoprocessing and Georeferencing Services: Custom geoprocessing services including terrain analysis, watershed modeling, agricultural monitoring for rural credit, and engineering project support.
3. 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.
4. 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

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core 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

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blue Marble GeographicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngesat 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.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngesat 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.
• LizardTechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngesat 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.
• MangoMapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership 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 LTDAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLAM 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

Broad 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

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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