Makineo GmbH

What Makineo GmbH does

Makineo GmbH is a privately held German digital construction specialist founded in 2021 and headquartered in Stockstadt am Rhein, with a secondary office in Wöllersdorf-Steinabrückl, Austria established in September 2023. The company operates as an authorized Leica Geosystems dealer across the Hochbau, Maschinensteuerung, and Tiefbau segments, reselling and supporting Leica total stations, GNSS rovers, machine control systems, and field software in Germany and Austria. Its integrated portfolio covers the full construction lifecycle — from Aufmass (survey) and Bauplanung (planning) through Bauphase (execution with 2D/3D machine control for excavators, dozers, graders, milling machines, and pavers) to Abnahme (acceptance) — and includes 3D construction documentation (KTEG Auto Doku, SDX Compact, Pocket Scan, SDX Cloud) sourced from Sodex Innovations, assistance and safety systems (KTEG CoPilot), GNSS correction data services, and structured customer training through the Makineo Akademie.

The company generates revenue through one-time hardware sales of machine control and surveying equipment, equipment rental (total stations, GNSS rovers, field controllers), installation and commissioning services, and professional services including Akademie training and on-site support. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct field sales teams (Vertriebsexperten, Service & Support, Innendienst & Logistik) with an event-driven acquisition motion anchored by major construction industry trade shows (SteinExpo, Nordbau, GaLaBau, InnoTrans, Coreum Praxistage). Customer targeting is horizontal across German and Austrian construction companies (Bauunternehmen) executing earthworks, road construction, infrastructure, and civil engineering, with STRABAG disclosed as a reference enterprise customer. The company is led by Managing Director Jan Hakert, has approximately 20 employees, and has no disclosed external funding.

Name

Makineo GmbH

Legal name

Makineo GmbH

Website

https://makineo.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Makineo GmbH is a German Leica Geosystems dealer founded in 2021 that sells, installs, and supports 2D/3D machine control systems, construction surveying equipment, 3D documentation, and GNSS correction data services for construction companies in Germany and Austria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Machine Control Systems

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Earthmoving & Excavation Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pavers & Road Construction Equipment (IMAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Machine control systems
• Construction surveying equipment
• 3D construction documentation
• Construction site digitalization
• GNSS positioning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockstadt, Hessen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Control Systems Sales & Installation: Sale and installation of machine control systems (2D/3D) for excavators, dozers, graders, milling machines, pavers, and special machines. Includes Leica Geosystems-based solutions sold through a dealer relationship.
2. Rental Services: Rental of machine control equipment and surveying instruments, including Leica total stations, GNSS rovers, and field controllers.
3. Service & Support: On-site service team that trains employees on construction technologies, commissions construction site networks, and implements machine controls. Services include Akademie (training academy) for building specialized knowledge within customer organizations.
4. Construction Surveying Solutions: Sale and rental of total stations, GNSS rovers, field controllers, and field software for construction surveying across the construction lifecycle.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Makineo GmbH sells, rents, installs, and supports digital construction technology — including 2D/3D machine control systems, Leica-based construction surveying instruments, 3D scanning and documentation solutions (KTEG Auto Doku, SDX Cloud/Compact, Pocket Scan), assistance and safety systems (KTEG CoPilot, Leica safety systems), and GNSS correction data services — for construction companies in Germany and Austria, operating as an authorized Leica Geosystems dealer and a distribution partner for Sodex Innovations and KTEG products.

Product overview

Makineo GmbH is a specialized provider of digital construction solutions, operating as a platform-plus-modules architecture. Their core offerings include machine control systems (Maschinensteuerungslösungen) supporting 2D/3D control via laser, total station, or GNSS for excavators, dozers, graders, and milling machines; construction surveying solutions (Bauvermessungslösungen) featuring Leica total stations, GNSS rovers, and field controllers; 3D construction documentation (Baudokumentation 3D) using Sodex Innovations technology including KTEG Auto Doku, SDX Compact, and Pocket Scan for real-time laser and camera-based site documentation; assistance and safety systems (Assistenz- und Sicherheitssysteme) such as KTEG CoPilot and Leica safety solutions; and data services (Datendienste) for correction data and data management. The company operates as a Leica dealer in Germany and Austria, integrating products from partners including Leica Geosystems, Sodex Innovations, and KTEG.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maschinensteuerungslösungen (Machine Control Solutions) 2D and 3D machine control systems using laser, total station (tachymeter), or GNSS technology for excavators, dozers, graders, milling machines, pavers, and special machines, enabling precise construction execution and reduced rework. Includes the All-in-One integrated system and offerings for Bagger, Dozer & Grader, Fräsen & Fertiger, and Sondermaschinen. Sold primarily through Makineo's authorized Leica Geosystems dealer relationship.
• Bauvermessungslösungen (Construction Surveying Solutions) Modular construction surveying solutions built on Leica technology, comprising total stations (Totalstationen), the AP20 Autopole self-learning pole, GNSS-Rover satellite positioning systems, field controllers, and field software, for precise measurement and positioning across the construction lifecycle.
• Baudokumentation 3D (3D Construction Documentation) 3D scanning and documentation solutions for construction sites that combine intelligent software with modern laser and camera technology to enable personnel-free, real-time surveying. Includes KTEG Auto Doku (automated 3D documentation), SDX Cloud infrastructure, SDX Compact scanning solution, and Pocket Scan handheld device — based on Sodex Innovations technology distributed by Makineo.
• Assistenz- und Sicherheitssysteme (Assistance and Safety Systems) Safety and assistance systems for construction sites that increase operator awareness and prevent accidents, including the KTEG CoPilot assistance system (real-time awareness inside and outside the cab) and Leica Safety Systems, sold through Makineo as a KTEG and Leica distribution partner.
• Datendienste (Data Services) Correction data services and data management solutions that address insufficiently accurate GNSS positions by delivering corrected positioning data, enabling accurate measurements and avoidance of costly rework on construction sites.
• Makineo Services (Installation, Training, Support, Sales & Rental) End-to-end service offerings around machine control and surveying equipment, including Verkauf & Miete (sale and rental of machine control systems, total stations, GNSS rovers, and field controllers), Installation & Sonderlösungen (commissioning and custom engineering), Service & Support (on-site service team, training of customer employees, commissioning of site networks), the Makineo Akademie (specialized training academy for building in-house digital construction competencies), and internal logistics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Precision machine control minimizes errors, saves time, and reduces construction costs.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leica GeosystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMakineo is an authorized Leica Geosystems dealer (Leica Partner 2026 — Hochbau Partner, Maschinensteuerung Partner, and Tiefbau Partner). The partnership covers the full Leica portfolio of total stations, GNSS rovers, machine control systems, field controllers, and field software for construction surveying and machine guidance applications.
• Sodex InnovationscoreTechnology or IntegrationMakineo distributes Sodex Innovations products including SDX Cloud, SDX Compact, SDX Pocketscan, and SDX 4DVision — 3D scanning and construction documentation solutions. The Sodex 3D scanning solutions combine intelligent software with laser and camera technology for real-time, personnel-free surveying on construction machines.
• KTEGcoreTechnology or IntegrationMakineo distributes KTEG products including the KTEG CoPilot (assistance and safety system) and KTEG Auto Doku (automated construction documentation). KTEG is a key technology partner for construction site digitalization solutions.
• CoreumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoreum is a construction industry innovation and training center. Makineo participates in Coreum events including the Coreum Praxistage (October 2026) and Movax Day Coreum, using the facility for customer demonstrations and hands-on training.
• Wuttke IngenieureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWuttke Ingenieure is a consulting engineering firm. Makineo partners with Wuttke Ingenieure for service and support offerings, particularly in the context of specialized engineering support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VMT GmbH: German provider of machine guidance, navigation, and surveying systems for construction and tunneling, part of the Herrenknecht group. Comparable product portfolio (machine control, surveying) for contractors in DACH.
• MOBA Mobile Automation AG: German developer and supplier of machine control, paving control, and safety systems for construction equipment. Directly overlaps with Makineo's milling/paver machine control offerings and competes for OEM relationships.
• ALLNAV GmbH: Authorized Leica Geosystems dealer in Germany offering surveying instruments, GNSS, and machine control solutions. Directly comparable Leica partner operating in overlapping DACH territory.
• Sitech Deutschland: Authorized Trimble dealer in Germany and Europe for machine control, surveying, and construction digitalization. Most direct competitor to Makineo — competes for the same enterprise construction accounts in DACH but with Trimble's technology stack instead of Leica's.

Broad incumbents

• Topcon Positioning Group: Global manufacturer of surveying, GNSS, and machine control solutions for construction and agriculture. Competes with Leica in DACH machine control accounts and is sold through its own dealer network.
• Trimble Inc. Global provider of GNSS, machine control, and construction technology software (Trimble Earthworks, Trimble Business Center). Competes head-to-head with Leica for the same contractors Makineo serves in DACH.
• Leica Geosystems (Hexagon): Global manufacturer of surveying instruments, machine control systems, and GNSS technologies, and parent supplier to Makineo. Provides the underlying product portfolio that Makineo resells, and could shift toward more direct enterprise engagement in DACH.

Emerging players

• Carlson Software: U.S.-based provider of surveying and machine control software (Carlson SurvCE, Carlson Grade). Sells into the European construction surveying market via resellers and competes for software-driven workflow wins.
• Aibotix (Hexagon): Provider of UAV-based surveying and mapping solutions integrated into Leica/Hexagon workflows. Adjacent capability overlapping with Makineo's 3D documentation category, particularly for as-built and site-mapping use cases.
• Prolec Ltd. UK-based provider of machine control and guidance systems for excavators and dozers, distributed in parts of Europe. Comparable niche product focus on 3D machine guidance for construction equipment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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