ETUDIS

What ETUDIS does

ETUDIS is an independent French technical design office (bureau d'études techniques) established in 1997 and headquartered in Poitiers. The company delivers a multidisciplinary range of engineering services covering geotechnical soil studies (G1, G2, G5 per NF P 94-500), topography and cartography, underground and aerial network detection and georeferencing, asbestos and PAH diagnostics in bituminous mixtures, and distribution network construction engineering. ETUDIS serves both public-sector project owners (maîtres d'ouvrage publics) and private-sector clients, including individual homeowners, with a named client base spanning telecommunications (Orange), electricity distribution (Enedis, Soregies), rail and urban transit (SNCF, RATP), and government/defense (CRDF).

ETUDIS operates more than 10 core competencies entirely in-house, avoiding subcontracting and maintaining direct control over production. Its technical stack includes heavy and light penetrometers, drilling equipment, corers, pressuremeters, and an internal geotechnical laboratory; LiDAR, photogrammetry, and 3D laser scanning for topographic survey; and electromagnetic, acoustic, ground-penetrating radar (géoradar), flexitrace, and gas-tracker technologies for network detection. Asbestos and PAH diagnostics are performed through mobile site operations with COFRAC-accredited laboratory analysis. The company maintains multiple sector certifications, including Bureau Veritas certification for network localization at its Réunion subsidiary.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven, with no subscription or recurring revenue component, and pricing is not publicly disclosed. ETUDIS reported revenue exceeding €15 million in 2022 and operates with a headcount of over 200 employees distributed across 14 agency sites covering all major French metropolitan regions and the overseas territory of Réunion. The go-to-market is sales-led and field-based, anchored by a network of regional offices that enable local client proximity. ETUDIS IDR, a wholly-owned subsidiary founded in 2018 after being selected by Enedis for an underground-electrical-network detection pilot, has grown from 2 to 14 collaborators and illustrates the company's regional expansion playbook.

Name

ETUDIS

Legal name

ETUDIS

Website

https://etudis.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ETUDIS is a French independent technical design office founded in 1997, providing multidisciplinary geotechnical, topographic, network detection, and engineering services to public, private, and individual clients through 14 sites across France and a Réunion Island subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geotechnical Engineering Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAJAC

Site Assessment & Remediation (Phase I/II, Cleanup Oversight)

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Consulting

SECONDARYBPAHAJAG

EHS Auditing, Inspections & Assurance

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Consulting

Keywords

• Geotechnical studies
• Topographic surveying
• Underground network detection
• Engineering consultancy
• Distribution network engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Poitiers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Geotechnical and Engineering Studies: ETUDIS generates revenue through project-based professional services including geotechnical studies (G1, G2, G5), topography and cartography, underground network detection and georeferencing, asbestos/HAP diagnostics, and distribution network engineering. Revenue is generated per project/contract with no subscription component. The company achieved 15+ million euros revenue in 2022.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ETUDIS is an independent technical design office (bureau d'études techniques) founded in 1997, providing multidisciplinary engineering services across more than 10 core competencies. The company offers geotechnical soil studies (G1, G2, G5), topography and cartography including LiDAR and photogrammetry, underground network detection and georeferencing, asbestos and PAH diagnostics in road surfaces, and engineering for distribution network construction. All services are delivered entirely in-house through 14 agency locations across France.

Product overview

ETUDIS is an independent technical studies office (bureau d'études techniques) established in 1997, offering a comprehensive multidisciplinary range of engineering services through more than 10 core competencies. The company operates as a unified service portfolio rather than a modular software platform, providing geotechnical soil studies (G1, G2, G5), topography and cartography (including LiDAR, photogrammetry, and BIM), underground and aerial network detection and georeferencing, asbestos/PAH diagnostics in bituminous mixtures, distribution network construction engineering, and non-collective sanitation studies. The ETUDIS Île de la Réunion subsidiary extends these services to the Réunion Island territory. Services are delivered entirely in-house across 14 sites in France with over 200 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Geotechnical Soil Studies (Études de sol G1, G2, G5)
• Topography and Cartography
• Detection and Georeferencing of Underground Networks
• Asbestos and PAH Diagnostics in Bituminous Mixtures
• Distribution Network Construction Engineering and Master Work
• Compaction Control
• Non-Collective Sanitation Study and Control (ANC)

Named customers6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EnediscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018In 2018, ETUDIS was selected by Enedis for a pilot project for detecting underground electrical networks on Réunion island. This selection led to the creation of ETUDIS IDR (Île de la Réunion) as a subsidiary to serve the specific needs of the Réunion territory. The partnership has grown from an initial 2 collaborators to 14, demonstrating successful expansion and trust from Enedis.
• ETUDIS IDR (Île de la Réunion)coreOthersETUDIS Île de la Réunion is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe ETUDIS, established in 2018. Headquartered in Saint-Paul, Réunion, the subsidiary specializes in topography, cartography, underground network detection and georeferencing, electrical network studies, and project management services. The subsidiary has grown from 2 to 14 collaborators.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Egis: Major French engineering group active in transport, urban, energy, and infrastructure projects. Overlaps with ETUDIS's master-work and network engineering capabilities, though Egis operates at a much larger scale and broader service scope.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company that certifies ETUDIS for network localization. Adjacent rather than direct competitor; engages in EHS/asset inspection services that partially overlap with ETUDIS's diagnostic and assessment offerings.
• Fugro: Global geotechnical and geo-data specialist with operations in France. Comparable on geophysical surveying, geotechnical site investigation, and asset integrity for infrastructure - though at significantly larger scale and with international footprint.
• Antea Group: International environmental and engineering consultancy with strong French presence. Overlaps with ETUDIS on site assessment, soil/groundwater studies, and environmental due diligence, but serves a broader portfolio of larger enterprise and public clients.

Direct peers

• Ginger CEBTP: France's leading independent geotechnical and civil engineering firm, offering soil studies, foundation engineering, and materials testing. Directly competes with ETUDIS in G1/G2/G5 geotechnical work and laboratory services across French regions.
• BURGEAP: French environmental and geotechnical engineering consultancy (subsidiary of BRGM group). Comparable through soil investigation, site assessment, and environmental diagnostics services delivered to public and private clients in France.
• Fondasol: Independent French geotechnical engineering firm specializing in soil studies, foundations, and earthworks. Direct mid-tier competitor to ETUDIS in geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing.
• SITES: French geotechnical engineering firm focused on soil studies, foundations, and slope/infrastructure stability. Comparable mid-tier player competing in similar G1/G2/G5 mandates with French public and private clients.
• Géotec: French geotechnical engineering firm with national reach, providing soil studies, geophysics, and environmental diagnostics. Highly comparable service portfolio and client base to ETUDIS.
• Géo-Décision: French geomatics and surveying firm offering topographic surveys, LiDAR acquisition, and GIS/cartography. Direct peer to ETUDIS's topography and cartography business line, with similar client overlap in utilities and public works.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/etudis

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 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 →

Frequently asked questions about ETUDIS