neotek

What neotek does

Neotek, operating since 2024 as RTsys Monitoring Solutions, is a French specialty marine technology firm headquartered in Lanester (legal seat Caudan), France. Founded in 2004 and a subsidiary of the Sea Vorian Group alongside RTsys Underwater Technologies and Mappem Geophysics, the company employs approximately 20 people within a broader 100+ employee group. It operates as a three-pillar business: (1) exclusive regional distributor and service center for international marine equipment manufacturers including VideoRay (European service center for Defender and Ally ROVs), Vallon (mine clearance equipment in France), Greensea IQ (Bayonet AUVs and IQNS navigation in France and Belgium), and others such as Waterlinked, Blueprint Subsea, Sonardyne, Teledyne, Klein Marine Systems, and BioSonics; (2) custom system integrator that designs and assembles multi-vendor solutions onto buoys, stations, ROVs, USVs, and vessels; and (3) services provider covering maintenance, training, obsolescence management, installation audits, custom manufacturing, and the proprietary Sea360 autonomous data collection and analysis service.

The company's technical portfolio centers on underwater acoustics, marine instrumentation, positioning and navigation, and unmanned marine drones. The proprietary NEOB modular buoy line spans from the 50cm NEOB 500 for protected coastal zones to the 3m NEOB 3000 for offshore deployments, integrating solar power, batteries, and customer-specified sensors. Distributed and integrated offerings include VideoRay ROVs rated to 1,000m depth, USVs and surface drones, hydrophones, side-scan and multibeam sonars, USBL/LBL positioning, DVL inertial systems, GNSS, AIS, and satellite communications (Iridium, ARGOS, Starlink). The company holds ISO 9001 certification and states compliance with MIL-STD, NATO, and STANAG standards.

Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, custom integration projects, and managed services including buoy rental and the Sea360 autonomous data collection offering. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company serves four primary verticals: Defense and Military (French Navy, Special Forces, hydrographic agencies, rescue services, EOD), Marine Renewable Energy (offshore wind monitoring and inspection), Ports and Maritime Construction (infrastructure inspection and environmental compliance), and Science and Environment (oceanographic research institutions). Customer reach spans more than 30 countries across 10 seas and oceans, with operations supporting mine clearance and equipment deployments in Europe, the Middle East, and other high-risk regions since 2004. GTM is direct enterprise field sales through sector-dedicated commercial managers, supplemented by trade show presence and distribution partnerships.

Name

neotek

Legal name

Neotek

Website

https://neotek-web.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Neotek (RTsys Monitoring Solutions) is a French marine technology firm that distributes, integrates, and services underwater monitoring equipment, positioning systems, and autonomous drones for defense, marine renewable energy, ports, and scientific clients across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Monitoring and Underwater Instrumentation

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Sensors, Instrumentation & IoT (Condition Monitoring) (IMAJAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sonar, Undersea Sensors & Acoustic Detection Systems (IMABAGAD)

Keywords

• Marine monitoring solutions
• Underwater acoustics equipment
• Remotely operated vehicles
• Instrumented data buoys
• Oceanographic instrumentation

Headquarters

HQ city

Lanester

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Distribution of Measurement Instruments: Distribution of internationally manufactured marine measurement instruments, positioning systems, navigation technology, and robotics alongside associated maintenance services. Products include instruments from manufacturers such as VideoRay, Waterlinked, Blueprint Subsea, Sonardyne, Teledyne, and others.
2. Custom System Integration: Design and integration of custom or off-the-shelf marine monitoring solutions and their implementation. Solutions integrated on buoys, stations, ROVs, USVs, and vessels.
3. Instrumented Data Buoy Sales and Rental: Sale and rental of NEOB modular instrumented data buoys for various marine monitoring applications. Rental services include deployment, maintenance, and data management for weeks to several years.
4. Autonomous Data Collection Services (Sea360): Data collection and analysis services using autonomous drones (AUVs, ROVs), providing real-time insights for operational and scientific applications. Turnkey service from collection to insight.
5. Maritime Data Analysis Services: Multi-sensor data acquisition, analysis for real-time performance tracking through interactive dashboards, custom-designed warnings for proactive system management.
6. Maintenance and Support Services: Maintenance services including spare parts supply, corrective interventions (with/without SLA), preventive maintenance, staff training programs. Also includes obsolescence management, product ruggedization, marinization, installation audits, and training.
7. Custom Manufacturing: Custom parts and cabling manufacturing including rapid 3D printing for urgent or specialized needs. Fabrication based on technical drawings or specific requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Neotek (RTsys Monitoring Solutions) distributes, integrates, and services marine monitoring and measurement technologies for underwater environments. Its portfolio spans the proprietary NEOB instrumented data buoy line, VideoRay ROVs, underwater acoustic systems, oceanographic instrumentation, positioning and navigation equipment, and Vallon mine clearance gear, complemented by custom system integration, autonomous data collection (Sea360), maritime data analysis, and maintenance services for defense, marine renewable energy, ports, and scientific research clients.

Product overview

RTsys Monitoring Solutions (formerly Neotek) offers a comprehensive marine monitoring portfolio combining hardware products, software services, and custom integration solutions. The core product line includes the NEOB data buoy family (NEOB 500, 800, 1400, 2500, 3000) ranging from 50cm coastal buoys to 3m offshore platforms with solar power and advanced sensor integration; VideoRay ROV systems (Defender and Ally) for underwater inspection up to 1000m depth; Seabot and WAM-V surface drones; and specialized acoustic systems including hydrophones, sonars, and positioning equipment. The company provides associated services including SEA360 autonomous data collection, maritime data analysis, buoy rental, installation audits, maintenance, obsolescence management, and training. Custom-built solutions integrate these products onto buoys, stations, ROVs, USVs, and vessels for specific customer requirements. The company also distributes Vallon mine clearance equipment and, as of 2025, Greensea IQ Bayonet AUVs and IQNS navigation systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sea360: Autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV/ROV) data collection and analysis service brand offering eco-friendly alternatives to conventional solutions, minimizing carbon footprint.
• NEOB
• Defender
• Ally

Products and services

• NEOB 500 Data Buoy Compact instrumented data buoy with 50cm diameter designed for protected coastal zones, bays, and inland waters. Deployable by 1-2 people from semi-rigid vessels, with solar power and battery autonomy for continuous marine data acquisition.
• NEOB 800 Data Buoy Coastal data buoy with 80cm diameter and 50kg mass designed for protected coastal zones, with capacity for diverse sensor integration and easy deployment.
• NEOB 1400 Data Buoy Versatile and robust data buoy with 1.40m diameter and 480kg mass designed for semi-exposed zones, extending sensor integration capabilities beyond the NEOB 800.
• NEOB 2500 Data Buoy Large-surface data buoy with extended solar panel capacity for integrating additional equipment and ensuring long autonomy, designed for exposed marine areas.
• NEOB 3000 Data Buoy Offshore data buoy with 1700kg weight and up to 12m³ volume at 3m diameter, offering maximum autonomy, enhanced sensor capabilities, and optimal maritime safety visibility for offshore deployments.
• VideoRay Defender ROV Ultra-rugged underwater inspection ROV rated to 1000m depth with over 500 configuration options, considered a benchmark for underwater inspection in demanding environments. Distributed and serviced by Neotek as the VideoRay European service center.
• VideoRay Ally ROV Compact modular ROV with flexible design for accessing tight spaces, with a modularity-driven upgrade path to the Defender platform. Distributed and serviced by Neotek as the VideoRay European service center.
• Seabot Surface Drone Surface drone for cleaning port areas, lakes, and marinas that efficiently recovers floating waste and small oil or hydrocarbon slicks with rapid deployment capability.
• WAM-V USV Modular unmanned surface vehicle engineered for extreme sea conditions, adaptable for coastal surveillance, hydrographic surveys, and scientific applications.
• Hydrophones and Acoustic Recorders Autonomous or connected hydrophones and data recorders for passive and active acoustic monitoring in marine environments.
• Underwater Communication Systems Acoustic communication systems enabling data transmission and connectivity underwater for marine applications.
• Acoustic Positioning Systems Transponder beacon-based positioning systems for precise underwater localization and tracking of marine equipment.
• Acoustic Release Systems Systems for equipment deployment and recovery through acoustic triggering mechanisms for seafloor stations.
• Side-scan Sonars and Multibeam Echosounders Acoustic imaging systems including side-scan sonars, single and multibeam echosounders, and sub-bottom profilers for seabed characterization.
• Acoustic Cameras Innovative acoustic cameras for underwater environment visualization and high-resolution imaging.
• USBL and LBL Positioning Systems Acoustic systems for underwater positioning using Ultra Short BaseLine and Long BaseLine technologies for precise equipment localization.
• DVL (Doppler Velocity Log) Systems Systems measuring vehicle displacement relative to seabed by analyzing acoustic echo returns for velocity and altitude measurement.
• AIS Receivers and Transponders VHF-based systems for tracking vessel identity, position, speed, and course for navigation safety and maritime traffic monitoring.
• GNSS Positioning Systems Global satellite navigation systems (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou) providing metric-precision 3D positioning with worldwide coverage.
• Multiparameter Sondes Versatile probes for collecting data on water characteristics including depth, temperature, turbidity, salinity, dissolved oxygen, luminosity, acidity, and conductivity.
• ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) Acoustic Doppler current profiler for measuring current profiles in the water column by analyzing echo signals from particles in the water.
• Oceanographic Probes Deep-diving probes that measure temperature, conductivity, and pressure while transmitting complete water column profiles in real-time.
• Echosounders Acoustic systems for underwater monitoring of fauna, flora, and sediments, integrated on fixed structures or marine drones for fish population analysis and sedimentology.
• Sonars (Side-scan and Scanning) Sonar systems using acoustic waves for detecting and locating underwater objects, with side-scan sonars for seabed mapping and scanning sonars deployed on ROVs for navigation and observation.
• Vallon Mine Detection Equipment Electromagnetic detectors and ground-penetrating radar systems for detecting landmines, IEDs, submunitions, UXO, and bombs, distributed by Neotek as exclusive French distributor.
• Magnetometers for UXO Detection High-sensitivity systems for locating buried or submerged ferromagnetic objects, particularly for UXO searches in land and coastal environments.
• Mine Clearance Bomb Disposal Suits High-protection bomb disposal suits designed for blast fragmentation protection with full-body coverage while maintaining operational mobility.
• Neutralization and Counter-mining Systems Remote neutralization devices and controlled destruction systems for safe explosive device handling with reduced operator exposure.
• Hook and Line Toolkits Remote handling toolkits for manipulation and relocation of suspicious packages and explosive devices, including advanced suction and pulley systems.
• Sea360 Autonomous Data Collection Service Autonomous underwater data collection and analysis using AUVs and ROVs, providing real-time insights for faster, informed decision-making as an eco-friendly alternative minimizing carbon footprint.
• Maritime Data Analysis Service Turnkey data acquisition and analysis for smart dashboards and decision-support alert systems using multi-sensor data collection for maritime applications.
• Data Buoy Rental Service Flexible rental options for instrumented data buoys from weeks to several years, including deployment, maintenance, and data management services.
• Installation Audit Service Performance optimization service with detailed equipment mapping and tailored upgrade proposals for existing maritime installations.
• Maintenance and Support Service Customized maintenance solutions ensuring equipment availability through preventive and corrective services, spare parts supply, and obsolescence management.
• Obsolescence Management Service Equipment lifecycle extension services through replacement and integration solutions, ROI maximization, and MTTR reduction.
• Product Ruggedization and Marinization Service Equipment strengthening service for harsh marine environments, enhancing shock resistance and water-tight integrity for high-risk, high-impact applications.
• Custom Manufacturing Service Custom parts and cabling fabrication service, including rapid 3D printing for urgent or specialized needs based on technical drawings or specific requirements.
• Training Service Personalized hands-on training sessions for customer teams on equipment operation, delivered on-site or at company facilities.
• Custom-built Integration Solutions Tailored technological solutions designed and integrated for specific customer requirements, from concept to industrialization, applied to buoys, stations, ROVs, USVs, and vessels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment deployed since 2004 in Europe, Middle East, and high-risk regions for military and humanitarian operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Greensea IQcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNeotek became the exclusive representative for Greensea IQ Bayonet autonomous vehicles and IQNS navigation systems in France and Belgium. This strategic partnership expands the product portfolio with innovative autonomous systems for surf zone and shallow water coastal operations, including UXO detection, mine countermeasures (MCM), beach surveys, and payload transport applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Ocean Floor Geophysics: Specialized provider of marine geophysical and hydrographic survey services using AUVs and unmanned platforms for offshore wind and cable route surveys. Comparable to Neotek's Sea360 autonomous data collection service for marine renewable energy clients.

Direct peers

• Saab Seaeye: UK-based manufacturer of electric underwater robotic systems (ROVs, tethered and autonomous) for defense, hydrographic and offshore markets. Directly comparable to the VideoRay ROV distribution and integration business.
• EvoLogics: German underwater acoustics specialist producing acoustic modems, USBL positioning, and sonar systems. Comparable to Neotek's underwater acoustic distribution and integration offering for scientific and defense applications.
• ECA Group: French mid-cap specializing in unmanned naval robotics (ROVs, AUVs, USVs), mine countermeasures, and hydrographic systems. Directly comparable on defense autonomous underwater vehicle portfolio and integration services.
• Exail: French-headquartered marine technology company (formerly iXblue) specializing in inertial navigation, USBL/LBL positioning, sonars, and autonomous underwater systems for defense and hydrography. Closely comparable to Neotek on acoustic positioning, AUV/ROV integration, and defense customer overlap.
• ATLAS ELEKTRONIK: German naval sensor and sonar systems manufacturer (subsidiary of thyssenkrupp) with deep focus on sonar arrays, undersea sensors, and mine countermeasures. Directly comparable to Neotek's defense underwater acoustics offering.

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime: Norwegian marine technology incumbent offering sonar, AUVs, USBL, subsea positioning, and integrated offshore solutions globally. Overlaps with Neotek across multiple product lines but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Teledyne Marine: Diversified marine instrumentation conglomerate producing sonars, echosounders, ADCPs, imaging, and acoustic releases. Comparable to Neotek's instrumentation distribution and integration, but serves global markets as an OEM rather than distributor.

Others

• Greensea IQ: US-based provider of autonomous marine vehicles (Bayonet AUV) and navigation systems (IQNS) for MCM, beach survey, and shallow-water operations. Strategic distribution partner of Neotek in France/Belgium, with overlapping end-market focus.
• Sonardyne: UK-based manufacturer of underwater acoustic positioning, inertial navigation, and sonar systems. Directly relevant since Neotek distributes Sonardyne products, making it both a supplier partner and a downstream competitor on integration projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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