Solsatel

What Solsatel does

Solsatel (legal entity: Soluciones Satelitales sl, NIF B72655590) is a privately held GPS and IoT telematics provider founded in 2011, with legal headquarters in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain and a regional operations center in Lima, Peru (via ASESORIAS Y SERVICIOS MID S.A.C.). The company builds fleet management and asset tracking solutions for transport, logistics, passenger transport, distribution, heavy machinery, agriculture, private taxis, and IoT consulting customers across LATAM and Spain. Its core offering is a multi-tier subscription platform (Essential, Plus, Ultra Global, Custom) accessed via web and mobile applications, with hardware delivered under a zero-upfront-cost rental or HaaS model, complemented by an Apex EPC turnkey IoT project line for transforming conventional assets into connected units.

The underlying stack integrates GPS/GLONASS hardware with M2M connectivity (via partner Minet), specialized industrial sensors, and the Wialon platform, exposing modules such as Tacho Manager and Tacho View for AETR-compliant digital tachograph analysis, Eco Driving for driver behavior scoring, Fuel Management for consumption monitoring and fraud detection, Logistics for delivery routing (Google Maps integration), NimBus for passenger transport operations, and WiaTag plus the WiaTagKit SDK for mobile staff tracking and developer integration. The platform supports multiple map providers (OpenStreetMap, Yandex, Bing, Yahoo, Gurtam Maps) and is offered in Spanish, Catalan, and English.

Solsatel monetizes primarily through recurring subscriptions (monthly billing for Essential, Plus, Ultra Global), HaaS hardware-as-a-service rentals, perpetual hardware/sensor sales (GPS trackers at 49-56 EUR, sensors from 25.90 EUR), professional services for custom engineering and integration, and managed-services-style Apex EPC projects. Distribution combines direct inside sales (WhatsApp, phone, email), self-serve e-commerce via solsatel.com, and three named channel partners (Minet, Tracking-IoT, Telematix), with compliance posture spanning GDPR, Spanish LOPDGDD, Peruvian Law 29733, AETR, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility.

Name

Solsatel

Legal name

Soluciones Satelitales sl

Website

https://solsatel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solsatel is a private Spain-headquartered GPS and IoT telematics provider, founded in 2011, that delivers subscription-based fleet management, asset tracking, and turnkey EPC IoT solutions to transport, logistics, passenger transport, and heavy-machinery customers across Latin America and Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fleet Management Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

GPS Fleet Tracking & Mapping (TLABAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fleet Tracking, Mapping & Real-Time Location Services (RTLS) (TLAEAFAD), Driver Behavior, Safety & Video Telematics (Dashcams/AI) (TLABAJAG), Data Integration, APIs & Telematics Data Platforms (TLABAJAM)

Keywords

• GPS fleet tracking
• IoT telematics
• Fleet management software
• Vehicle tracking systems
• Asset monitoring solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Barranco

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. GPS Device Rental (Basic Equipment): Basic equipment provided under rental modality with access to basic management platform. Zero investment in GPS device required from customer - no charge for the GPS device itself.
2. HaaS (Hardware as a Service): Next-generation hardware provided under Hardware as a Service model with Premium management platform access for organizations requiring full operational control.
3. Premium Software Platform Subscriptions: Management platform subscriptions at different tiers (Basic, Premium) with varying feature sets including real-time monitoring, telemetry, preventive maintenance, multi-user management.
4. Custom Engineering and Integration Services: Custom solutions engineering including workflow tracking integrations, multi-company ecosystems, cross-platform architecture design, and data integration.
5. Turnkey Projects (EPC): Complete Engineering, Procurement and Construction projects from conceptual design through physical installation and after-sales support for IoT asset transformation.
6. Hardware and Sensor Sales: Sale of GPS trackers (Eco5 Ruptela 49 EUR, Asset5 Ruptela 56 EUR), temperature sensors (25.90 EUR), and specialized industrial sensors.
7. IoT Consulting Services: Advisory and consulting services for companies looking to create GPS units, open telemetry companies, or innovate their commercial offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solsatel provides a GPS tracking and IoT fleet management platform (Web/App) together with hardware devices delivered under rental or Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) models. The portfolio includes tachograph analysis, fuel management, delivery logistics, passenger transport management, mobile staff tracking, and turnkey EPC IoT projects for businesses operating transport, logistics, distribution, and heavy equipment fleets across Latin America and Europe.

Product overview

Solsatel offers a unified GPS tracking and fleet management platform built around its core management software (Web/App), which spans all subscription tiers. The portfolio is organized into four service plans: Essential (entry-level self-install tracking), Plus (sensor-augmented monitoring), Ultra Global (HaaS-based premium fleet management with telemetry and multi-user control), and Custom (fully engineered bespoke solutions). Apex adds end-to-end EPC IoT projects for converting conventional assets into smart units. Key integrated sub-products include Tacho Manager and Tacho View (digital tacograph analysis for regulatory compliance), Eco Driving (driver behavior scoring), Fuel Management (consumption monitoring and fraud detection), Logistics (delivery management with Google Maps routing), NimBus (passenger transport operations), WiaTag (mobile staff tracking app), WiaTagKit SDK (iOS/Android GPS tracking library), and M2M connectivity. All tiers share the same platform interface, map visualization (supporting OpenStreetMap, Yandex, Bing, and Gurtam Maps), and sensor integration capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solsatel Platform (Web/App) Web and mobile application (Web/App) providing fleet tracking, real-time monitoring, geofencing, sensor telemetry, route visualization, and multi-user access. Serves as the unified interface across the Solsatel service portfolio for transport and logistics businesses.
• Apex (EPC IoT Projects) Turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) solutions for IoT that transform conventional assets (moving fleets or static assets in remote locations) into smart units. Covers custom software development, precision hardware and sensor supply, M2M connectivity, and physical installation with after-sales support.
• Tacho Manager Digital tachograph analysis tool integrated into the Solsatel platform that enables remote download of digital tachograph files and driver activity monitoring. Supports AETR legislative compliance for international road transport.
• Tacho View Companion tachograph analysis tool within the Solsatel platform providing visual reports on driver activity, infraction tracking, and compliance with working hours regulations.
• Eco Driving Module Driver behavior analysis module that detects dangerous driving patterns and generates safety scores, helping discipline and train drivers based on operational telemetry data.
• Logistics Delivery and distribution management solution comprising a web platform for operators (order creation/import, route planning, real-time tracking) and a mobile app for drivers (route navigation, order status, client communication). Integrates Google Maps for routing.
• WiaTag Mobile staff tracking and management application for field employees. Offers real-time location, custom statuses, messaging, remote app control, QR code check-ins, and battery-efficient operation modes. Targets mobile workers in delivery, healthcare, public services, security, and tourism sectors. Free to download.
• WiaTagKit SDK Software development kit for iOS and Android enabling developers to embed GPS tracking functionality into custom mobile applications, based on the Wialon communication protocol. Downloadable from GitHub for both platforms.
• NimBus Passenger transport management solution combining satellite tracking with tools for stop management, route creation with scheduling and operational schemes, routine activation, real-time movement tracking, and detailed reporting. Includes a flexible access rights system and an API for external system integration.
• Fuel Management Module Fuel monitoring and control module enabling operators to view real-time fuel levels, analyze consumption history, track fill-ups and drainages with timestamps and locations, compare actual consumption against norms, and detect fraud or leaks through telemetry data from sensors or the vehicle's onboard computer.
• M2M Connectivity Machine-to-machine communication infrastructure providing robust and secure data transmission from assets to the cloud, enabling continuous data flow even in geographically remote locations. Integrated with connectivity partner Minet.
• IoT Consulting Advisory service for companies looking to enter the GPS/telematics market or improve their existing telematics offering. Covers project planning, engineering, construction, logistics, quality control, and continuous improvement guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Direct and measurable savings through fuel consumption reduction via detection of excessive idling, inefficient routes, aggressive driving, unauthorized fuel loads, leaks
• +3 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationMinet (minetglobal.com) serves as Solsatel's connectivity partner for M2M (Machine-to-Machine) communication networks. Provides robust and secure communication networks ensuring uninterrupted data transmission from assets to cloud regardless of geographic location.
• Tracking-IoTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTracking-IoT (tracking-iot.com) operates as an authorized distributor and reseller of Solsatel GPS tracking and fleet management solutions, extending market reach in distribution channels.
• TelematixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelematix serves as an authorized distributor of Solsatel solutions, expanding distribution network for GPS and IoT fleet management products.
• WialoncoreTechnology or IntegrationSolsatel leverages Wialon platform technology for fleet management and logistics solutions. Implements Wialon-based tools including Tacho Manager, Tacho View, WiaTag application, NimBus passenger transport solution, and Logistics delivery management. WiaTagKit library available for iOS and Android integration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wialon (Gurtam): Provider of the Wialon GPS tracking and IoT platform that Solsatel directly leverages for its Tacho, NimBus, WiaTag and Logistics modules. As Solsatel's underlying technology partner and a competing white-label telematics platform for resellers worldwide, Wialon is the most directly comparable peer.
• Fleetio: Fleet management software platform focused on maintenance, fuel and vehicle tracking for SMB and mid-market fleets. Closely comparable business model — subscription-based fleet software — at a similar SMB/mid-market tier.
• Cartrack: Global fleet telematics and asset tracking provider with significant operations across Africa, Europe and selected LATAM markets. Comparable end-to-end subscription + hardware telematics model targeting commercial fleets.
• GPS Insight: North American GPS fleet tracking and field service management vendor serving SMB through enterprise fleets. Closely comparable in core tracking, routing and driver-behavior functionality.

Broad incumbents

• Geotab: Global fleet telematics incumbent offering GPS vehicle tracking, driver behavior analytics and a broad ecosystem of integrations. Competes for the same enterprise and public-sector fleet RFPs that Solsatel targets, with much larger R&D and international footprint.
• Samsara: Publicly listed IoT platform combining fleet telematics, video-based safety, asset tracking and equipment monitoring. Competes across all of Solsatel's priority verticals (logistics, passenger transport, heavy machinery) with a much broader product surface.
• Verizon Connect: Telematics offering from Verizon targeting fleet tracking, fuel management, dispatch and compliance for SMB through enterprise fleets. Comparable in core GPS-tracking functionality and adds a global carrier-backed connectivity advantage.
• Webfleet (Bridgestone): European fleet management platform owned by Bridgestone, offering GPS tracking, tachograph services (compatible with AETR) and driver behavior tools. Direct overlap with Solsatel's European-side positioning and its Tacho Manager offering.
• Trimble Transportation: Enterprise fleet and asset management suite covering telematics, dispatch, compliance and maintenance. Overlaps Solsatel's higher-end Apex EPC and Ultra Global positioning for large mixed fleets.

Others

• Ruptela: Manufacturer of GPS tracking devices (including the Eco5 and Asset5 models that Solsatel resells). Included as a comparable ecosystem participant — a hardware supplier whose product line Solsatel directly distributes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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