What METRUM does

METRUM (SIA METRUM) is a Latvian surveying, territorial planning, and geospatial information services company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Riga. It operates 17 offices across all five Latvian regions (Kurzeme, Vidzeme, Zemgale, Latgale, and Riga) with 300+ employees, delivering cadastral surveying, topographical and engineering geodesy, boundary restoration, and territorial planning services to municipalities, state enterprises, private landowners, construction firms, and infrastructure operators. The company has been a market leader among private Latvian surveying firms since its first year of operation, historically holding a 22% market share (2005).

Its core technology stack centers on LIDAR aerial laser scanning, aerial photogrammetry using Leica ADS40 cameras and ALS50 scanners mounted on a Pilatus PC6 aircraft, orthophoto and elevation-model production (DSM/DTM), BIM integration, and geospatial data management via proprietary platforms pgis.lv and tergis.lv. Specialized capabilities include the world-first LIDAR-based airport obstacle mapping methodology (adopted in Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Armenia, Latvia and ICAO-compliant), the proprietary LIDAR KMI forest inventory technology combining airborne LIDAR and Sentinel-2 satellite imagery for tree species identification and timber yield forecasting, and a five-level automated topographic verification system (topoweb.lv).

The business model combines project-based professional services revenue from surveys and territorial plans with recurring software/platform revenue from internally developed tools (pgis.lv, tergis.lv, topoweb.lv, kmi.lv) and the mans.METRUM.lv customer self-service portal. Go-to-market is direct sales through a regional office network with dedicated division managers (corporate, surveying, territorial planning, geoinformation). International projects in Finland, Romania, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Lithuania, and the Canary Islands supplement domestic Latvian revenue. Only 2007 revenue (EUR 6.314M) is publicly disclosed. METRUM is a subsidiary of Latio and holds ISO 9001 certification (since 2008) and Civil Aviation Agency audit qualification (since 2016).

Name

METRUM

Legal name

SIA METRUM

Website

https://metrum.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

METRUM is a Latvian surveying, territorial planning, and geospatial information services firm serving municipalities, state enterprises, private landowners, construction, and aviation clients across 17 Latvian offices with LIDAR, aerial photogrammetry, and proprietary geospatial platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geospatial Surveying and Territorial Planning Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotechnical & Subsurface Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forest Inventory, Mapping & Monitoring (GIS/Remote Sensing/MRV) (IMAMAJAB), Land & Development Site Brokerage (BPAJABAG)

Keywords

• Cadastral surveying
• Territorial planning
• Geospatial data services
• Aerial laser scanning
• Topographic mapping

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cadastral Surveying Services: Cadastral measurement, border plans, boundary restoration, topographic plans, as-built measurements, engineering geodesy, land reorganization projects, and constraint plans. Core surveying services with certification requirements in cadastre, geodesy, and land management.
2. Territorial Planning Services: Territorial plans, sustainable development strategies, development programs, territorial development concepts, local plans, detailed plans, and land management projects.
3. Geospatial Data and Aerial Services: LIDAR, aerial photography, orthophoto, room laser scanning, river scanning, digital building models, elevation models (DSM/DTM), and spatial data analysis. Includes use of specialized aircraft (Pilatus PC6) with Leica ADS40 cameras and ALS50 laser scanners.
4. IT Systems and Software Platforms: GIS management platforms (pgis.lv, tergis.lv), topographic validation (topoweb.lv), forest inventory analysis (kmi.lv), aviation data systems, and customer portal. Includes specialized tools for surveyors.
5. Wind and Solar Energy Project Services: 3D modeling for wind and solar parks, landscape impact assessments, development opportunity analysis for renewable energy projects.
6. BIM Services: Building Information Modeling integration for surveying, including 3D cadastral data, topographic data, orthophoto, building scanning, and as-built measurements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

METRUM is a Latvian surveying and territorial planning company delivering cadastral measurement, topographic plans, boundary restoration, engineering geodesy, territorial plans, and spatial planning services to municipalities, private landowners, construction firms, energy developers, and aviation/forestry clients. The company additionally produces aerial geospatial data (LIDAR laser scanning, orthophotos, digital surface/terrain models) and operates proprietary software platforms (pgis.lv, tergis.lv, topoweb.lv, kmi.lv) for geospatial data management, topographic verification, and forest inventory, plus a customer self-service portal (mans.METRUM.lv).

Product overview

METRUM offers a comprehensive geospatial (geomatics) services portfolio encompassing data acquisition, analysis, presentation, management, and distribution tools. Core offerings include cadastral surveying, territory planning, and geospatial information services (LIDAR, aerial photography, orthophoto, digital terrain models). The company operates IT platforms including pgis.lv (management GIS), tergis.lv (territorial planning GIS), topoweb.lv (topographic verification), kmi.lv (forest inventory), and mans.METRUM.lv (customer self-service portal). Specialized services cover wind and solar energy project 3D modeling, BIM, aviation data generation (eATOC, eTOD), and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) surveying. The offering functions as a full-service geospatial consultancy with proprietary platforms and tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• pgis.lv: Geographic data management platform for geospatial data accumulation, display, and publication
• tergis.lv
• topoweb.lv
• kmi.lv
• Vēstuļu ģenerēšana
• Kadastra datu atlase
• Orto foto lejuplāde
• LAS datu lejuplāde
• Zemes vienības apjoma kalkulators
• KUDA

Products and services

• Cadastral Surveying Services Cadastral measurement, boundary plans, boundary restoration, topographic plans, as-built measurements, engineering geodesy, land management projects, and restriction plans delivered by METRUM's certified surveyor team. Targets municipalities, private landowners, construction companies, and infrastructure operators needing certified property and land documentation in Latvia.
• Territorial Planning Services Territorial plans, sustainable development strategies, development programs, territorial development concepts, local plans, detailed plans, and land management projects delivered to Latvian municipalities and state institutions. The territorial planning division is led by a certified architect and operates within METRUM's ISO 9001 audited scope.
• Geospatial Information Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 22% market share in first year of operation (2005)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, core and minor.

• Latvijas Tālvadības Gaisa Kuģu Asociācija (LARPAS)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETRUM member supporting unmanned aerial vehicle (UAS) systems industry development. Association coordinates operators, manufacturers, insurers, training institutions, R&D centers, and regulators to enhance flight safety and industry development.
• Latvijas Kartogrāfu un ģeodēzistu asociācija (LKĢA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of surveying sector companies promoting work environment improvement and industry development. METRUM represented by Kadastrālās mērniecības metodiskais vadītājs Ēvalds Ciematnieks in Surveying Consultative Council.
• Latvijas ĢIS biedrība (LATGIS)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of GIS professionals promoting geoinformation system usage in Latvia, identifying user needs, developing educational programs, representing sector interests nationally and internationally. METRUM represented through subsidiary SIA TOPO DATI.
• Latvijas Tirdzniecības un rūpniecības kamera (LTRK)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest business association in Latvia with ~6000 members (3000 companies, 3000 from business associations). Represents business interests and provides services for excellent business environment.
• Latvijas Drošības un aizsardzības industriju federācija (DAIF/FSDI Latvia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense and security industry federation, recognized cooperation partner by Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Active cooperation with state institutions and international organizations.
• Latvijas Atvērto Tehnoloģiju Asociācija (LATA)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETRUM as LATA member and board representative actively participates in ICT sector development. Company focused on innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable development.
• Ģeotelpiskās informācijas koordinācijas padomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETRUM participates through LATA representation in Geospatial Information Coordination Council ensuring state, municipal, and industry cooperation in geoinformation management and development.
• Mērniecības konsultatīvā padome (MKP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurveying Consultative Council established by VZD in 2012 with state, non-governmental, and academic representatives. Promotes quality development of surveying sector.
• Valsts zemes dienests (VZD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal agreement for cadastre data access and registration. Participation in Surveying Consultative Council. Formal agreement VN-GSV-ANID-17/1 for aeronautical data with Latvian Air Traffic.
• Latvijas Gaisa satiksmecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal agreement for aeronautical data and information provision (VN-GSV-ANID-17/1) signed April 8, 2016.
• SIA TOPO DATIcoreOthersMETRUM subsidiary representing company in LATGIS and developing geoinformation software platforms (pgis.lv, tergis.lv, topoweb.lv, kmi.lv).
• Finmap (Somija)moderateTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with major Finnish surveying and photogrammetry company for international photogrammetry projects in Finland and Romania (2008).
• Leica GeosystemsmoderateTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier: Leica ADS40 aerial photogrammetry cameras and ALS50 aerial laser scanners. 2006 purchase of largest modern surveying equipment order in Baltics - 24 GPS systems.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Woolpert: US-based architecture, engineering, geospatial, and surveying firm (acquired AAM Group in 2022). Comparable to METRUM as a vertically integrated aerial mapping, LIDAR, and cadastral/territorial services provider, with similar technology stack including ADS-style sensors and proprietary platforms.
• Cyient: India-headquartered engineering and geospatial services firm serving aerospace, infrastructure, and government. Comparable to METRUM in delivering aerial surveying, mapping, and GIS platform development, with similar multi-country project execution.
• NV5 Global: US-listed provider of technical engineering and geospatial services including NV5 Geospatial. Closely comparable to METRUM in offering aerial LIDAR, photogrammetry, orthophoto, cadastral-style surveying, and BIM integration for infrastructure and government clients.
• Sander Geophysics: Canadian airborne geophysical and remote sensing survey company operating its own fixed-wing fleet for LIDAR, magnetic, and radiometric surveys. Comparable to METRUM in operating owned aircraft and proprietary airborne sensors for international mapping projects.
• Geocraft (Blom): Norwegian aerial surveying and geospatial services firm that acquired Blom's assets. Comparable to METRUM as a Northern European provider of aerial photography, laser scanning, and cadastral/territorial mapping with cross-border project delivery.

Broad incumbents

• COWI: Danish engineering, design, and surveying consultancy serving infrastructure, energy, and government across Northern Europe. Comparable to METRUM in combining surveying and territorial planning capabilities, though at much larger scale and broader engineering scope.
• Trimble Inc. US-listed provider of surveying, geospatial, construction, and agriculture technology. Comparable to METRUM via its survey-grade GNSS, mapping, and BIM-aligned software stack (Trimble Access, Trimble Business Center), but at much broader industrial scale.
• Sweco: Swedish-headquartered engineering and design consultancy with significant geospatial and territorial planning practices across the Nordics and Baltics. Comparable to METRUM as a regional surveyor/planner but with pan-European scale and a much broader engineering portfolio.
• Fugro: Dutch global leader in geotechnical, surveying, and geospatial services for infrastructure, energy, and government clients. Comparable to METRUM as a top-tier aerial and terrestrial surveying provider, but operates at vastly larger scale with a much broader service portfolio.

Others

• Hexagon AB: Swedish technology group parent of Leica Geosystems, METRUM's primary equipment supplier. Operates a broad portfolio across surveying, geospatial, and industrial software/hardware, and through Leica Geosystems and Hexagon's Geosystems division offers overlapping aerial mapping and GNSS services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metrum-ltd
• Xx.com/metrumgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/MetrumGroup

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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