SETEC Engineering

What SETEC Engineering does

SETEC Engineering GmbH is an Austria-based engineering consultancy specializing in water supply and sanitation infrastructure, headquartered in Klagenfurt with regional offices in Belgrade, Serbia and Tirana, Albania. The company delivers multidisciplinary services spanning feasibility studies, hydraulic modelling and pipe-network calculation, leak detection and water-loss analysis, digital utility mapping and GIS, design and tender preparation, site supervision, and institutional/capacity building. Its primary customers are public water utilities, municipalities, and government bodies, with most large engagements funded through international development finance institutions (KfW, World Bank, ADB, AFD, EU, SIDA, Austrian Development Agency). Projects span 50+ countries across Southeast Europe, West Africa, East Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southern Africa, with a base of 100+ delivered projects and 30+ years of accumulated sector experience.

On the product side, SETEC develops and licenses proprietary technology: NESEI, a hydraulic simulation and analysis software package for water and gas networks with SQL database backend and CAD integration; the NESEI Node Designer add-on for automated pipe-connection drawing; the SEWAD30 precision pressure logger hardware; and the GIS Viewer digital infrastructure-data access tool. Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) project-based international engineering consulting contracts, structured by phase and milestone; (2) NESEI software licensing (single-user and network versions, plus support and maintenance); (3) SEWAD30 hardware sales bundled with proprietary software; and (4) GIS Viewer licensing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct inquiry. The company has been a privately held subsidiary of German engineering consultancy DAHLEM Beratende Ingenieure since 2020, following an earlier incarnation as SEBA Messtechnik (founded 1966) and a 1999 relaunch under H.P. Gauff Ingenieure.

Name

SETEC Engineering

Legal name

SETEC Engineering GmbH

Website

https://setec.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SETEC Engineering is an Austrian engineering consultancy delivering hydraulic modelling, pipe-network inspection, leak detection, and digital utility mapping services to public water utilities and municipalities across 50+ countries, funded primarily through international development finance institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Supply Engineering Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Monitoring, Sensors & Instrumentation (SCADA-integrated analyzers, probes, samplers) (EUANAJAC), SCADA, Instrumentation & Controls Integration for Water/Wastewater Projects (IMAFAGAK)

Keywords

• Water supply engineering
• Hydraulic network modelling
• Leak detection services
• Pipeline inspection consulting
• Digital utility mapping

Headquarters

HQ city

Klagenfurt

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Engineering Consulting Services: SETEC's primary revenue stream is professional engineering consulting services for international development projects. Services include feasibility studies, design and tender preparation, site supervision, capacity building, and institutional strengthening for water supply and sanitation projects. Projects are funded by international financial institutions (KfW, EU, World Bank, ADB, AFD, SIDA) and implemented in over 50 countries. Revenue is project-based, typically structured as consulting contracts with defined phases and milestones.
2. NESEI Software Licensing: SETEC licenses its proprietary NESEI hydraulic modelling software to water utilities and engineering firms. Available in multiple versions: NESEI GK (large compact, up to 30,000 nodes), NESEI KK (small compact, up to 2,000 nodes), NESEI Viewer Plus, and NESEI Viewer Classic. Offered as single-user or network versions. Software support and maintenance services are also provided.
3. SEWAD30 Pressure Logger Hardware and Support: Sale of SEWAD30 pressure logging hardware to water utilities for pipeline monitoring and calibration measurements. The device is sold with accompanying communication software and after-sales support services.
4. GIS Viewer Licensing: SETEC offers its GIS Viewer as a digital infrastructure data access tool for water utilities and network operators, generating licensing revenue alongside related support services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SETEC Engineering provides multidisciplinary engineering consulting services for water supply and sanitation infrastructure, including feasibility studies, design and tender preparation, hydraulic pipe network modelling and calibration, pipe network inspection and leak detection, and digital utility mapping (GIS). The company complements its consulting practice with proprietary products: the NESEI hydraulic simulation software package, the SEWAD30 high-precision pressure logger hardware, and the GIS Viewer for digital infrastructure data access. SETEC primarily serves public water utilities, municipalities, and government bodies, executing projects funded by international financial institutions such as KfW, World Bank, EU, ADB, AFD, and SIDA.

Product overview

SETEC Engineering offers a portfolio of specialized software products and hardware devices for water supply and sanitation infrastructure management. The core software product is NESEI (Network analysis Setec International), a hydraulic simulation and analysis package for water and gas supply networks. NESEI is supplemented by the Node Designer add-on module for automated pipe connection determination. The product lineup also includes SEWAD30, a precision pressure logging device for network monitoring, and the GIS Viewer for digital infrastructure plan access. These products are complemented by engineering services including consulting, hydraulic pipe network calculations, pipe network inspection with leak detection, and digital utility mapping/GIS services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NESEI: Hydraulic pipe network analysis software package for hydraulic simulation and analysis of water and gas supply networks.
• SEWAD30
• GIS Viewer

Products and services

• NESEI (Network analysis Setec International)

Quantifiable outcome

• Water losses reduced from 49% to target 18% in Colombo, Sri Lanka project
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sweco (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSETEC and Sweco formed a consortium for the Albania NIPS (Water Negotiations and Investment Planning Support) project, funded by SIDA. SETEC leads technical implementation while Sweco provides additional expertise for EU accession-related water sector planning.
• Posch & Partner (Austria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPosch & Partner served as lead or consortium partner on multiple Serbian water and sewerage programmes with SETEC, including Programme I, II, and VI. Collaboration spans feasibility studies, planning, and construction supervision.
• Dahlem Beratende Ingenieure (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDahlem served as lead consultant alongside SETEC on Jordan Syrian Refugees Phase IX-X project, managing EUR 50 million in investments for water and wastewater services in northern Jordan.
• DAHLEM Beratende Ingenieure (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAHLEM partnered with SETEC on Albanian Municipal Infrastructure IV (Delvina, Gjirokastra, Lushnja) and Municipal Infrastructure V projects as lead consultant, with consulting budgets of €2.46M and €6.94M respectively.
• H.P. Gauff Ingenieure-JBG (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerH.P. Gauff Ingenieure was lead consultant on Albanian Municipal Infrastructure I & II project with €49M investment, where SETEC provided engineering consulting services alongside Holinger AG (Switzerland) and local partners.
• Sajdi Consulting Engineering Center (Jordan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSajdi served as lead consultant on Jordan water and wastewater projects for Syrian refugees, with SETEC as consortium partner on phases VII/VIII (EUR 56M) and IX-X (EUR 50M).
• INDAS Ltd. (Serbia)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerINDAS partnered with SETEC on the Ghana GAMA telemetry project, providing technical implementation support for SCADA system installation.
• EAP Consult Ltd. (Ghana)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEAP Consult partnered with SETEC on the Ghana GAMA telemetry project, providing local implementation and consulting support.
• EAP Consult Ltd. (Ghana)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEAP Consult partnered with SETEC on the Kumasi telemetry project for establishing telemetry system in Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area.
• Bilqis International (Ghana)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBilqis International partnered with SETEC on water loss reduction performance-based contract in Accra East, providing consulting, supply and installation services.
• Prime Utility Systems (Ghana)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrime Utility Systems partnered with SETEC on the Accra East water loss reduction project, contributing to consulting and installation work.
• SMEC (Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMEC (Australia) served as lead consultant on the Sri Lanka NRW Management project with SETEC as partner responsible for NRW management and design review.
• SETEC E&C d.o.o. (Serbia)coreOthersSETEC E&C d.o.o. is SETEC's wholly-owned subsidiary in Belgrade, Serbia, operating as a regional office and project delivery entity. Michael Maier serves as Managing Director of both SETEC Engineering GmbH and SETEC E&C d.o.o.
• AKUM (Albania)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAKUM (Albanian National Agency of Water Supply, Sewerage and Waste Infrastructure) is the client and implementing partner for the NIPS project, managing Albania's EU accession-related water sector planning on behalf of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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