Anfibia

What Anfibia does

Anfibia s.r.l. is an Italian geoservices firm founded in 2009 and headquartered in Ferrara with an operational office in Ravenna. The company delivers specialized geophysical, hydrographic, geomorphological, environmental, and structural diagnostic survey services to public-sector clients across Italy — primarily port authorities, regional and municipal governments, state railway (RFI), and research institutions such as CNR. Its core technical differentiator is the deployment of advanced marine survey equipment (Norbit iWBMS multibeam, lidar, side scan sonar, subbottom profiler, georadar, magnetometer, ROV, thermography) including miniaturized configurations mounted on remote-controlled catamarans and small inflatable boats to access shallow-water and difficult environments.

The company's service portfolio spans dredging monitoring and volume calculation, port quay wall structural diagnostics (via its proprietary BIM2BEAM methodology), shallow-water hydrographic surveys, environmental and sediment characterization, seismic soil classification, unexploded ordnance detection, subsurface utility mapping, building thermography, seismic verification of historic structures, and underwater archaeological survey. Proprietary technologies include the ULBS (Ultra Lite Batymetric System) for shallow-water work and the BIM2BEAM methodology for integrating multibeam data into BIM environments. Service delivery is project-based, quote-priced, and executed by a small specialized team led by two co-founder CEOs with PhD-level credentials and 15-20+ years of domain experience.

Anfibia's go-to-market relies on direct B2B engagement, Italian public procurement (tenders, framework contracts), industry event participation (REMTECH), and professional training delivery (Scuola Edile di Ravenna). Revenue is generated through per-project consulting fees under multi-year contracts with government and infrastructure clients. The firm operates without external institutional funding, subsidiaries, or disclosed investors, functioning as an owner-operated micro-SME with continuous operation since 2009 and active project delivery through September 2025.

Name

Anfibia

Legal name

Anfibia s.r.l.

Website

https://anfibia.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Anfibia is an Italian geoservices firm founded in 2009 that delivers geophysical, hydrographic, and structural diagnostic surveys to Italian port authorities, regional governments, RFI, and research institutions using specialized equipment including multibeam, lidar, and ROV systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geophysical & Hydrographic Survey Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Nautical Safety, Navigation Aids & Hydrographic Services (TLAHAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ), Subsea & Nearshore Civil Works (Trenching, Rock Placement, Mattressing) (IMAFAJAI), Port & Harbor Construction (Quays, Wharves, Berths) (IMAFAJAA)

Keywords

• Geophysical surveys
• Hydrographic surveys
• Structural diagnostics
• Marine geophysics
• Environmental consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Ferrara

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Survey Services: Project-based professional services for geophysical, hydrographic, and structural diagnostics surveys. Services are quoted and delivered on a per-project basis for government and private clients. Revenue is generated through consulting engagements, survey contracts, and training services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Anfibia provides project-based professional geophysical and hydrographic survey services for marine, coastal, and terrestrial environments. Deliverables include internal water multibeam and Lidar surveys, dredging monitoring, port structural diagnostics, environmental investigations, coastal master planning, seismic characterization, ROV inspections, UXO detection, subsurface utility detection, building thermography, archaeological surveys, and professional training. Services are delivered to government authorities (ports, regions, municipalities, rail), private infrastructure and engineering firms, and research institutions in Italy and abroad.

Product overview

Anfibia is a geoservices company founded in 2009 specializing in high-quality geophysical and hydrographic surveys for marine, coastal, and terrestrial environments. The company operates as a service provider rather than a software product company, offering an integrated portfolio of specialized survey and diagnostic services. Core offerings include Rilievi acque interne (internal water surveys with multibeam and lidar), Monitoraggio dragaggi (dredging monitoring), Diagnostica strutture portuali (port structural diagnostics including the proprietary BIM2BEAM methodology), Geofisica Marina e Terrestre (marine and land geophysics), and various specialized services including seismic characterization, archaeological research, unexploded ordnance detection, and ROV inspections. The company has developed proprietary technologies like the ULBS (Ultra Lite Batymetric System) for shallow water surveys and operates with a fleet of drones, small watercraft, and specialized equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rilievi acque interne (Internal Water Surveys) Hydrographic surveys of internal waters (rivers, lakes, quarries, artificial canals, and hydroelectric basins) using multibeam and Lidar systems mounted on drones and small inflatable boats, designed for low water depth and difficult access. Targets government agencies, water authorities, and infrastructure operators needing shallow-water survey data.
• Monitoraggio dragaggi (Dredging Monitoring) Dredging monitoring services including pre- and post-dredging bathymetric surveys, volume calculations, and environmental sediment characterization in compliance with DM 173/2016 regulations. Serves port authorities and dredging contractors.
• Diagnostica strutture portuali (Port Structural Diagnostics) Port structural diagnostics including multibeam surveys, side scan sonar, subbottom profiler, TLS laser scanning, imaging sonar, and BIM2BEAM analysis for assessing quay wall conditions and deterioration. Serves port authorities and maritime infrastructure operators.
• Indagini ambientali (Environmental Investigations) Environmental investigations including soil and sediment sampling, geognostic surveys, and contamination assessments according to D.Lgs. 152/06 regulations for remediation projects. Serves regional and municipal environmental authorities and remediation contractors.
• Master Plan della costa (Coastal Master Plan) Integrated coastal monitoring and master planning combining topographic, bathymetric single-beam and multibeam surveys, aerial photogrammetry from drones, and software-based data integration for complete coastal zone knowledge. Serves regional authorities and coastal managers.
• Termografia per l'edilizia (Building Thermography) Building thermography services for detecting water infiltration, humidity rising, pipe leaks, and structural defects in residential and commercial buildings using non-invasive thermal imaging methods. Serves construction firms, building owners, and heritage/conservation clients.
• Ricerca archeologica (Archaeological Research) Underwater archaeological research including sonar imaging, multibeam surveys, and backscatter analysis for locating and mapping submerged archaeological sites and ancient ruins. Serves research institutions and archaeological authorities (e.g., CNR collaboration at Lake Bolsena).
• Diagnostica verifiche sismiche (Seismic Verification Diagnostics) Seismic verification diagnostics including georadar surveys, thermography, sonic tests, pacometer analysis, and NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) for structural assessment of historic buildings and monuments. Serves public administrations, heritage authorities, and engineering firms.
• Caratterizzazione sismica dei terreni (Seismic Soil Characterization) Seismic soil characterization including MASW and REMI surface wave seismics, HVSR analysis, borehole drilling, CPT with seismic tip, and laboratory testing for geotechnical classification. Serves construction and engineering firms and public administrations.
• Ispezioni R.O.V. (ROV Inspections) ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) inspections for underwater videography and sonar imaging of submerged structures, piezometric wells, and underwater infrastructure. Serves port authorities, infrastructure operators, and engineering firms.
• Ricerca ordigni bellici (Unexploded Ordnance Detection) Unexploded ordnance detection using high-resolution electromagnetics and 2D georadar for military risk analysis in river embankments and coastal areas. Serves public works authorities, port authorities, and construction firms.
• Ricerca sottoservizi (Subsurface Utilities Detection) Subsurface utilities detection using 3D georadar GPR and electromagnetic methods for locating buried services and infrastructure prior to construction. Serves construction firms, engineering consultancies, and public works authorities.
• Assistenza lavori marittimi (Maritime Works Assistance) Maritime works assistance including positioning, jacket installation support, bathymetric surveys, and geophysical investigations for offshore and coastal construction projects. Serves offshore construction contractors and infrastructure operators.
• Consulenza ambientale porti turistici (Environmental Consulting for Tourist Ports) Environmental consulting for tourist ports including hydraulic circulation modeling, water quality assessment, and marina management support. Serves marina operators and tourist port authorities.
• Formazione (Professional Training) Professional training courses on coastal and port monitoring, topography, and geophysical surveying techniques delivered at the Scuola Edile di Ravenna since 2016. Serves engineering professionals, technical staff, and public administration employees.
• Geofisica Marina e Terrestre (Marine and Terrestrial Geophysics) Marine and terrestrial geophysics including multibeam, side scan sonar, subbottom profiling, electromagnetics, and seismic surveys for seabed characterization and subsurface investigation. Serves port authorities, environmental agencies, engineering firms, and research institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22km of coastal defenses surveyed in the Ravenna coastline
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• UNITS (Università di Trieste)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership - Anfibia is listed as a partner/institutional connection on university materials. Collaborates on research and professional training.
• Scuola Edile di RavennaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for professional training courses. Since 2016, Anfibia experts serve as instructors in courses funded by the Emilia-Romagna Region at this institution.
• CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on international archaeological project for mapping submerged remains of ancient Bisenzio in Lake Bolsena, in partnership with Associazione di archeologia subacquea Asso di Roma.
• ATENA (Associazione Italiana di Tecnica Navale) - Sezione RavennaminorOthersAssociazione Italiana di Tecnica Navale - Sezione Ravenna was officially established with Anfibia partners as founding members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Subsea Tech: French company specializing in underwater ROV inspections, marine surveys, and sonar imaging for ports, dams, and offshore infrastructure. Directly comparable niche positioning and customer overlap with Anfibia's ROV and hydrographic services.
• EGS (International): Hydrographic and geophysical survey firm serving ports, dredging, and offshore markets in Europe and Africa. Closely comparable offering mix (multibeam, side scan, subbottom) and project-based B2G/B2B delivery model.
• Cathie Associates: Offshore geotechnical and geophysical consultancy serving marine construction, dredging, and renewable energy clients. Comparable project-based consulting model and integration of survey data into engineering deliverables.
• Studio Geotecnico Italiano: Long-established Italian geotechnical and applied geology firm. Comparable domestic Italian professional-services positioning with overlapping seismic characterization and geophysical survey offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Fugro: Dutch global leader in geotechnical, hydrographic, and geospatial survey services. Directly competes on port and coastal survey mandates but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic reach than Anfibia.
• Saipem: Italian-headquartered global engineering and offshore construction major. Overlaps with Anfibia's maritime works assistance and offshore survey support at much larger scale and contract sizes.
• Boskalis: Dutch maritime services and dredging major with significant hydrographic and geophysical survey capacity. Competes for the same Italian port dredging and coastal defense mandates that drive Anfibia's revenue.

Others

• Norbit: Norwegian multibeam sonar and aquatic monitoring technology manufacturer. Anfibia deploys Norbit iWBMS systems on its custom platforms; the relationship is primarily supplier/customer, but Norbit's turnkey survey platforms represent a potential adjacent competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anfibia-srl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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