TERRA TOPO SIA

What TERRA TOPO SIA does

Terra Topo SIA is a Latvian privately held surveying and aerial geospatial data company founded in 2010, headquartered in Riga with regional offices in Cēsis and Saldus. The firm employs more than 15 certified specialists, with lead specialists carrying over 25 years of topography production experience. Its service portfolio spans six core lines: topographic surveying at 1:500 scale (including underground communications and mineral deposit volumetrics); aerial LiDAR scanning, photogrammetry, and 3D reality models / digital twins / BIM / city 3D models; infrastructure inspection covering power lines, gas networks, railways, roads, and airport obstacle mapping; engineering geodesy (axis setting, deformation monitoring, geodetic support networks); cadastral surveying; and land management for property division and consolidation.

The company's core technology platform is helicopter-mounted aerial data capture using the IGI LM-5500 system with a RIEGL LiDAR scanner and a multi-camera RGB system, supplemented by self-constructed proprietary equipment and methods developed in-house. On an annual basis Terra Topo executes 80+ projects covering more than 6,000 km of flight distance. Service delivery is project-based professional services, priced via quote per engagement rather than published rate cards, and sold through direct enterprise sales to engineering consulting firms, construction contractors, and government utilities.

Terra Topo's customers are concentrated in two end-markets: international engineering firms executing Rail Baltica rail corridor contracts across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (REAALPROJEKT OÜ, INECO, IDOM, LEONHARD WEISS, UAB Terra Modus), and Latvian energy utilities such as Augstspriegumu tīkli (AST), EE-LV Interconnection, and Energoremonts Rīga for overhead power line inspection. The firm holds technology partnerships with IGI mbH and RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems as core equipment vendors, and operates without disclosed external funding, suggesting founder/owner-operated control.

Name

TERRA TOPO SIA

Legal name

SIA "TERRA TOPO"

Website

https://terratopo.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Terra Topo SIA is a Latvian aerial surveying firm using helicopter-mounted IGI/RIEGL LiDAR and photogrammetry systems to deliver topographic mapping, 3D reality models, digital twins, and infrastructure inspection services to engineering firms and utilities executing Rail Baltica and energy projects across the Baltic states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geospatial Surveying Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Sensing & Geospatial Vision (satellite/drone imagery) (HDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Geospatial surveying services
• Aerial laser scanning
• Infrastructure inspection
• Cadastral surveying
• Engineering geodesy

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surveying and Mapping Services: Professional surveying services including topographic surveys, cadastral measurements, land management, engineering geodesy, and infrastructure inspection. Services are project-based, delivered to engineering firms, construction companies, and government entities for large infrastructure projects.
2. Aerial Data Collection Services: Helicopter-based aerial surveying including LiDAR scanning, aerial photography, orthophoto production, and 3D model creation. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for data collection and processing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TERRA TOPO SIA is a Latvian surveying company that provides topographic surveying, aerial laser scanning (LiDAR), photogrammetry, and infrastructure inspection services. The firm combines airborne data acquisition via helicopter-mounted sensors with ground-based geodetic measurements to produce 3D reality models, orthophotos, and topographic plans for engineering, utility, railway, and cadastral projects across the Baltic states.

Product overview

Terra Topo SIA is a surveying company founded in 2010, offering a comprehensive suite of geospatial and measurement services. The company operates with a team of over 15 certified specialists and uses innovative methods and equipment, including proprietary solutions. The core service portfolio includes six main offerings: Topogrāfija (topographic surveying and plan creation at 1:500 scale for large technical projects), 3D Realitātes modeļi/LIDAR/Ortofoto (aerial laser scanning using IGI LM-5500 and RIEGL LiDAR scanners, photogrammetry, reality 3D models, and BIM models), Infrastruktūras inspekcija (infrastructure inspection for power lines, gas networks, railways, roads, and airports), Inženierģeodēzija (engineering geodesy including building axis setting and deformation monitoring), Kadastrālā uzmērīšana (cadastral surveying for land boundaries and encumbrances), and Zemes ierīcība (land management for property division and consolidation). Services are delivered across Latvia including Riga, Cēsis, Saldus, and regional areas, with annual operations covering over 6000km across 80+ projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Topographic Surveying (Topogrāfija) Creation of topographic plans at scales from 1:500 to 1:10000 for construction, design, and land development projects; serves engineers, designers, and developers needing accurate site terrain data.
• 3D Reality Models, LiDAR and Orthophoto Aerial laser scanning (LiDAR), photogrammetry, and orthophoto generation using helicopter-mounted IGI LM-5500 and RIEGL sensors with multi-camera RGB systems; produces 3D point clouds and georeferenced imagery for infrastructure modeling and analysis.
• Infrastructure Inspection (Infrastruktūras inspekcija) Inspection and condition assessment of power lines, gas networks, railways, roads, and airports using aerial imaging and scanning; supports utility operators and transport infrastructure owners.
• Engineering Geodesy (Inženierģeodēzija) Building axis setting, deformation monitoring, stakeout, and precision geodetic control for construction and infrastructure projects; serves construction firms and engineering contractors.
• Cadastral Surveying (Kadastrālā uzmērīšana) Determination and marking of land parcel boundaries, preparation of cadastral files, and registration support for property owners, municipalities, and notaries.
• Land Management (Zemes ierīcība) Property division, consolidation, boundary redesign, and land-use planning documentation; serves landowners, developers, and municipal authorities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average of 80+ projects per year covering 6000+ km total
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IGI mbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment manufacturer partnership for IGI LM-5500 aerial survey systems used for helicopter-based LiDAR scanning and aerial photography operations. The IGI system is a core component of their aerial data collection capability.
• RIEGL Laser Measurement SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment manufacturer partnership for RIEGL LiDAR scanners used in aerial surveying operations. RIEGL scanners are integrated into their helicopter-based aerial survey systems for precision data collection.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Cyient: India-based engineering services firm with geospatial capabilities. Comparable in providing geospatial and engineering services to infrastructure clients, particularly in rail and utilities.

Broad incumbents

• Woolpert: US surveying, geospatial, and architecture/engineering firm (acquired AAM Group in 2023). Comparable in surveying and geospatial services with broader architecture/engineering portfolio.
• Trimble: US surveying equipment and software company. Provides core equipment (similar to IGI/RIEGL used by Terra Topo) and software solutions for the surveying industry. Adjacent rather than directly competitive.
• Fugro: Dutch geoscience and surveying multinational. Operates aerial surveying and geospatial services globally, including for infrastructure projects. Direct overlap in technology but vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• NV5 Geospatial: US-based geospatial services firm (formerly Quantum Spatial) with similar aerial LiDAR and photogrammetry capabilities. Larger scale and broader geographic footprint but overlapping service offerings.
• Hexagon: Swedish geospatial technology giant (owns Leica Geosystems). Provides surveying technology and software solutions comparable to Terra Topo's equipment stack, plus broader industrial metrology.

Direct peers

• TerraNIS: French Earth observation and geospatial services company. Comparable in remote sensing and geospatial data products for infrastructure and environmental applications.
• SIXENSE Group: French infrastructure inspection and 3D mapping services firm (part of VINCI). Comparable in delivering infrastructure inspection (rail, power lines) and surveying/geospatial services to engineering and utility clients.
• Hansa Luftbild: German aerial surveying and photogrammetry firm operating helicopter-based aerial LiDAR and photogrammetry for infrastructure and mapping projects. Closest comparable in terms of technology stack (aerial scanning) and customer segment (engineering firms and utilities).
• Aerodata International Survey: Belgian aerial surveying company providing LiDAR, photogrammetry, and mapping services. Comparable in aerial surveying technology and target customer base (engineering firms and infrastructure operators).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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