GEOREVA AFRIQUE

What GEOREVA AFRIQUE does

Georeva Afrique is a privately held geophysical services and equipment company established in 2018 and headquartered in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The firm operates a four-pillar business model comprising field studies and technical services (geophysics, hydrogeology, drilling, mineral resources, geotechnics, cartography, oil & gas), equipment rental (with optional on-site technical support), equipment sales (with after-sales maintenance, calibration, and training), and customized training programs for equipment operation, data processing, and 3D modeling. Its core technology stack is built on industry-standard geophysical instrumentation — electrical resistivity and induced polarization (SYSCAL, TERRAMETER, ELREC), magnetometry (GMS 19, G-856), gravimetry (Scintrex CG-6), ground penetrating radar (Crossover, 3D Raptor), electromagnetics (EM34, PROMIS, T-VLF), seismic acquisition (DAQLINK 4, seismic nodes), proton magnetic resonance (NUMIS POLY), and concrete diagnostics (Proceq PM8500, GP8800) — sourced via distribution partnerships with IRIS Instruments, GEM Systems, and Guideline Geo.

The company serves the mining/quarries, water/environment, construction/geotechnics, oil & gas, agriculture, and cartography/geomatics sectors across West and Central Africa, with primary focus on mining and water-resource exploration. Its go-to-market is sales-led and quote-based, relying on direct contact, the corporate website, and a blog/news section for demand generation. Customers are concentrated in Burkina Faso and primarily consist of government and public-sector clients, including the PAEA water access program, the RESOB basement-aquafer research initiative, the Ministry of Water and Sanitation, and local universities. Georeva Afrique maintains brand affiliation with GEOREVA France, which functions as the international counterpart providing equipment and brand leverage for African operations. Pricing is fully quote-based with no publicly disclosed rates, and revenue mix spans professional services fees, usage-based equipment rental, hardware sales, and training delivery. The company is founder/management-controlled, with no disclosed external venture or private equity investment.

Name

GEOREVA AFRIQUE

Legal name

Georeva Afrique

Website

https://georeva-afrique.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Georeva Afrique is a Burkina Faso-based geophysical services and equipment distribution firm (founded 2018) serving mining, water, construction, and environmental clients across West and Central Africa with field studies, equipment rental/sales, and training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geophysical Exploration Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Support Activities for Mining (213)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Exploration & Geoscience Services (Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Resource Modeling) (IMAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seismic & Geoscience Services (Acquisition, Processing, Interpretation) (EUALABAK), Geotechnical & Subsurface Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAB)

Keywords

• Geophysical exploration services
• Subsurface resource management
• Groundwater exploration
• Mineral exploration services
• Geophysical equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Ouagadougou

HQ country

Burkina Faso

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Studies and Technical Services: Field measurements, analysis, and data interpretation services for geophysical surveys, hydrogeological studies, mining exploration, geotechnical investigations, and oil/gas exploration.
2. Equipment Rental: Flexible rental options for geophysical equipment including resistivity meters, magnetometers, gravimeters, GPR systems, electromagnetic systems, seismic equipment, and water detectors. Services available across Africa with optional on-site technical support.
3. Equipment Sales: Sale of geophysical equipment including electrical resistivity systems (SYSCAL, TERRAMETER), magnetometers, gravimeters, GPR systems (Crossover, Raptor 3D), seismic nodes, and electromagnetic systems. Includes after-sales service, maintenance, calibration, and training.
4. Training Services: Customized training programs for equipment operation, field data acquisition, geophysical data processing and imaging, software analysis, and 3D modeling and interpretation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GEOREVA AFRIQUE provides multidisciplinary geophysical studies and field services (geophysics, hydrogeology, drilling, mineral resources, geotechnics, cartography, oil and gas) for mining, water, construction, and environmental clients across West and Central Africa. The company also distributes, rents, and services certified geophysical equipment from international manufacturers (IRIS Instruments, GEM Systems, Guideline Geo, Scintrex, Proceq), and delivers customized training on equipment operation, data acquisition, and 3D interpretation.

Product overview

Georeva Afrique is a geophysical equipment and services company operating since 2018 from Burkina Faso. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio that combines a single unified service offering with specialized equipment solutions. The core offering includes studies and work services (Études et Travaux) covering geophysics, hydrogeology, drilling, mineral resources, geotechnics, cartography, and oil and gas sectors, complemented by specialized training programs and equipment rental/sales services. The equipment portfolio centers on IRIS Instruments products (SYSCAL PRO, SYSCAL JUNIOR, SYSCAL R1, SYSCAL R2, ELREC PRO, ELREC TERRA), TERRAMETER systems (LS2, SAS1000), GEM Systems magnetometers (GMS 19), Scintrex gravimeters (CG-6), Crossover GPR systems (CO730, CO4080), 3D Raptor GPR, electromagnetic systems (EM34, PROMIS 10, T-VLF), seismic equipment (DAQLINK 4, Seismic Node), proton magnetic resonance systems (NUMIS POLY), water detectors (PQWT-GT, GEOPHINEX), and Proceq concrete diagnostic tools (PM8500, GP8800). The company also provides on-site technical support and training services to ensure optimal equipment utilization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Études et Travaux - Géophysique

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed 2 boreholes using innovative geophysical methods in Burkina Faso
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GEOREVA FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the parent company GEOREVA based in France. GEOREVA France provides international expertise and brand affiliation for geophysical services and equipment distribution in African markets.
• IRIS InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with IRIS Instruments, a leading manufacturer of geophysical equipment including SYSCAL resistivity systems, ELREC induced polarization receivers, and TERRAMETER devices. IRIS Instruments supplies equipment for electrical resistivity, induced polarization, and related geophysical methods.
• GEM SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with GEM Systems, a manufacturer of magnetometer and Overhauser technology geophysical instruments. GEM Systems provides precision magnetometers for various geophysical applications including mineral exploration and environmental studies.
• Guideline GeocoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Guideline Geo, a provider of geophysical equipment including GPR systems (Crossover) and other subsurface investigation technologies. Guideline Geo supplies ground penetrating radar and related geophysical equipment for subsurface imaging.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• TGS: Global provider of multi-client geophysical data and subsurface intelligence for oil & gas and mining exploration. Competes in the same geoscience data and services space, especially for exploration targeting across West African basins.
• Halliburton: One of the world's largest oilfield services providers with geoscience capabilities spanning geological, geophysical, and petrophysical evaluation. Operates extensively across Africa and competes for upstream exploration services.
• CGG (Compagnie Générale de Géophysique): French-headquartered global geoscience leader offering seismic acquisition, processing, geological interpretation, and multi-client data libraries. Competes for upstream oil & gas and mining exploration projects globally, including in West Africa.
• Fugro: Global geoscience and site investigation specialist providing geophysical, geotechnical, and surveying services. Competes in West Africa for mining, infrastructure, and energy projects with broader resources and international reach.
• SLB (Schlumberger): Global oilfield services and geoscience giant providing seismic acquisition, reservoir characterization, and exploration services. Operates across Africa and competes for large oil & gas and mining exploration contracts.
• SGS: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with natural resources services covering geochemical analysis, mineral exploration support, and environmental services. Overlaps in mining and environmental geoscience offerings across Africa.

Direct peers

• GEOREVA France: Parent company GEOREVA France provides international expertise and brand affiliation for geophysical services and equipment distribution. Operates in the same vertical with overlapping service offerings and serves as the technical and operational backbone for the African subsidiary.
• Zonge International: US-based geophysical services company providing electrical, electromagnetic, seismic, and magnetotelluric surveys for mining, groundwater, and geotechnical applications. Directly comparable service offerings and use of similar IP/resistivity methods.

Others

• Guideline Geo: Manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) and seismic equipment (MALÅ, ABEM). Equipment supply partner of GEOREVA AFRIQUE rather than a direct service competitor, but operates in the same subsurface imaging ecosystem.
• IRIS Instruments: Core technology and integration partner supplying SYSCAL, ELREC, and TERRAMETER geophysical equipment. While not a direct competitor (equipment manufacturer rather than service provider), it is the supplier whose products GEOREVA distributes and uses in service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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