Gaia Survey AB

What Gaia Survey AB does

Gaia Survey AB is a Swedish-incorporated parent company whose operating subsidiary, Gaia Survey Rwanda, provides hydro-geological and water well drilling services from its headquarters in Kigali-Remera, Rwanda. The company was founded in 2015 by Ian Gotthard, who brings 20 years of hydro-geology experience, and operates with a small team of engineers, field operations specialists, and finance personnel. Its core service is borehole drilling and water infrastructure development for both government agencies and private enterprises across Rwanda and the broader East African market.

The company's technical capabilities are centered on a fleet of specialized drilling assets — including PRD Speed Star and Gemsa drill rigs, carrier trucks, and down-hole equipment — supported by an in-house maintenance facility in Kigali-Remera. Its service portfolio extends beyond drilling to encompass geological and hydrogeological surveys, open-hole and micro-piling, water pipeline and irrigation installation, solar photovoltaic grid installation, water pump supply and installation, underground water detection, and rainwater harvesting systems. This integrated suite enables the company to deliver end-to-end water infrastructure projects from survey through installation.

Gaia Survey generates revenue through project-based professional services engagements on a quote-based pricing model, reflecting the customized nature of each drilling project based on site conditions, depth, and specifications. The company pursues government contracts (likely via tender processes) and direct private-sector sales for commercial drilling, irrigation boreholes, sampling, and mineral exploration. As of the available data, the company has completed 180+ projects spanning 2018 to 2023. No revenue, funding rounds, or institutional investors are publicly disclosed.

Name

Gaia Survey AB

Legal name

Gaia Survey AB

Website

https://gaiasurveyrwanda.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gaia Survey AB, operating through its Rwanda subsidiary, is a hydro-geological engineering firm that drills water wells and delivers integrated water infrastructure for government and private sector clients in East Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Well Drilling Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Groundwater Monitoring & Well Sampling (Monitoring Wells, Plumes) (EUAHACAE)

Keywords

• Water well drilling
• Hydro-geology services
• Borehole construction
• Groundwater control
• Irrigation installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Nacka

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drilling and Water Well Services: Professional drilling services including water wells, irrigation boreholes, and mineral exploration. Revenue is generated through project-based service fees for commercial drilling operations, survey work, and installation services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gaia Survey AB, through its operating subsidiary in Rwanda, delivers commercial hydro-geological and water well drilling services for government and private sector clients. The core offering covers geophysical and hydro-geological surveys, borehole drilling and rehabilitation, open-hole and micro-piling, water pipeline and irrigation installation, solar photovoltaic grid installation, water pump supply and installation, underground water detection, and rainwater harvesting systems. Projects are delivered end-to-end using owned specialized drilling rigs (PRD Speed Star, Gemsa), carrier trucks, and down-hole equipment supported by an in-house maintenance facility in Kigali-Remera.

Product overview

Gaia Survey Rwanda, part of Gaia Survey AB Sweden, is a hydro-geology and borehole drilling company offering a comprehensive suite of water well services. The company's integrated service portfolio includes geological and hydrogeological surveys, water well drilling and rehabilitation, open hole and micro piling, water pipeline and irrigation installation, solar photovoltaic grid installation, water pump supply and installation, underground water detecting, and rain water harvesting systems. The company operates commercial drilling projects including irrigation boreholes, sampling, and mineral exploration, providing state-of-the-art engineering solutions for government and private sectors. Equipment includes PRD Speed Star and Gemsa drill rigs, carrier trucks, and down-hole equipment maintained at their Kigali-Remera facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Geological and Hydrogeological Survey Geophysical survey service evaluating hydro-geological parameters, altitude, and soil type for water resource assessment and borehole siting decisions.
• Drilling of Water Wells
• Open Loop Drilling Services
• Open Hole and Micro Piling
• Underground Water Detecting
• Water Pipeline and Irrigation Installation
• Water Pumps Supply and Installation
• Solar Power (Photovoltaic) Grid Installation
• Rain Water Harvesting and Treatment

Quantifiable outcome

• 180+ projects completed successfully

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gaia Survey AB SwedencoreOthersGaia Survey Rwanda is part of Gaia Survey AB Sweden, indicating a parent-subsidiary relationship within an international corporate structure. The Swedish parent company provides the organizational framework and brand identity for the Rwanda operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Grundfos: Global submersible and solar pump manufacturer whose products (submersible, solar-powered pumps) Gaia explicitly supplies and installs. A key equipment supplier and ecosystem participant rather than a direct drilling competitor.
• Franklin Electric: Major manufacturer of submersible pumps and water well systems widely used in borehole projects. Comparable as a supplier of core equipment (submersible pumps) deployed in Gaia's water well installations.
• Wilo: Global pump manufacturer covering water supply, irrigation and solar pumping systems. Comparable as an enabling equipment provider whose pumps are used in similar water well and irrigation installations.
• WaterAid: International NGO focused on water access and sanitation in low-income countries, including Rwanda. Not a commercial peer but a significant ecosystem participant that drives donor-funded water well demand in Gaia's core market.

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Tech: Global consulting and engineering firm with strong water resources, hydrogeology, and geophysics practices. Comparable on the hydro-geological survey and water infrastructure consulting side, though it does not directly own drilling rigs at Gaia's level.
• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: International water services and infrastructure operator with municipal and industrial water exposure. Comparable in serving water supply and irrigation end-customers, though it does not specialize in borehole drilling like Gaia Survey.
• Layne (a Granite Construction company): Historically one of the largest water well drilling and groundwater services firms in the US, now part of Granite Construction. Directly comparable core service (water well drilling, hydrogeology, pump installation), but operates at much larger scale and primarily in North America.
• China Geo-Engineering Corporation (CGC): International contractor executing hydrogeological surveys, water well drilling, and water infrastructure projects across Africa. Comparable on borehole drilling and hydrogeology services, though typically at a much larger project scale than Gaia Survey.
• Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water utility and services giant covering water supply, treatment and infrastructure. Comparable on water infrastructure delivery, but operates as a broad incumbent across the full water value chain rather than as a specialist drilling contractor.

Regional players

• Davis & Shirtliff: East Africa-based water solutions company offering borehole drilling, pumps, and water treatment across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and beyond. Closely comparable service mix (drilling + pumps + irrigation) to Gaia Survey Rwanda and the most direct regional competitor for water-well projects in East Africa.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gaiasurvey
• Facebookweb.facebook.com/gaiasurveyrwanda
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gaia-survey-rwanda

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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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