What NV5 Geospatial (formerly Quantum Spatial, Photo Science) does

NV5 Geospatial is the geospatial data and analytics division of NV5 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVEE), a publicly traded technical and engineering services company; the division was formerly known as Quantum Spatial and Photo Science. The business provides tech-enabled geospatial data acquisition (lidar, topobathymetric mapping, aerial and vessel-based hydrography), analytics, and implementation services for utilities, airports, defense and intelligence, transportation infrastructure, hydrospatial/marine, natural and water resources, and commercial real estate customers across North America and international markets, with operations delivered through 100+ offices in 11 countries.

The technology stack centers on three proprietary platforms — ENVI for image analysis, GeoAI as an AI platform for operationalizing geospatial decisions, and GeoAgent as an autonomous agent that interprets user intent and builds end-to-end geospatial workflows — supplemented by INSITE Data Reviewer for cloud-based quality control and digital twin solutions built on partnerships with Esri (Platinum Partner since 2010), Autodesk, and Trimble/Cityworks. Domain-specialized IP includes a California Air Resources Board-approved carbon sequestration analytics platform, topobathymetric lidar for coastal resilience, and vegetation/wildfire risk modeling for electric utilities.

The business operates a hybrid services-plus-software model. Revenue is generated through project-based professional geospatial services, software licensing (ENVI, GeoAI, GeoAgent), commercial real estate due diligence (ALTA surveys, zoning reports, Phase I/II environmental site assessments, property condition assessments via a 12,500+ licensed surveyor network), and infrastructure engineering services. Pricing is quote-based for enterprise and government work, while standardized commercial zoning reports are priced at $700-$850 per single-site project. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting government agencies, utilities, and large infrastructure clients, augmented by channel partnerships with Esri, Autodesk, and Trimble.

Name

NV5 Geospatial (formerly Quantum Spatial, Photo Science)

Legal name

NV5 Global, Inc.

Website

https://nv5geospatial.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

NV5 Geospatial, a division of publicly traded NV5 Global, provides lidar data acquisition, AI-driven geospatial analytics (GeoAI, GeoAgent, ENVI), and GIS implementation services for utilities, government, defense, transportation, and commercial real estate clients across 100+ offices in 11 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geospatial Analytics & Engineering Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD), GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK), Remote Sensing & Geospatial Vision (satellite/drone imagery) (HDAAAEAL), Remote Sensing & Geospatial MRV (Satellite, Aerial, LiDAR, SAR) (EUABACAF), Satellite/Aerial/Remote Sensing MRV (Methane plumes, land-use change) (EUAHADAL)

Keywords

• Geospatial data analytics
• Lidar mapping services
• GIS implementation services
• Geospatial software platforms
• Environmental site assessments

Headquarters

HQ city

Hollywood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Geospatial Services: Project-based consulting and implementation services for geospatial data acquisition, analytics, and GIS solutions across defense, utilities, transportation, and government sectors
2. Software Licensing: Licensing of proprietary geospatial software platforms including ENVI, GeoAI, and GeoAgent for enterprise deployment
3. Commercial Real Estate Due Diligence: ALTA surveys, zoning reports, environmental site assessments, and property condition assessments for commercial real estate transactions nationwide
4. Infrastructure Engineering Services: Tech-enabled engineering, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions for built environment including utility services, transportation, and water infrastructure

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NV5 Geospatial provides tech-enabled geospatial data acquisition, analytics, and software solutions for utilities, defense, transportation, government, and natural resources clients. Core offerings combine proprietary AI platforms (GeoAI, GeoAgent) and the ENVI image analysis software with lidar, topobathymetric, and remote sensing data capture, GIS implementation, and digital twin services. The company also delivers commercial real estate due diligence (ALTA surveys, zoning reports, Phase I/II ESAs, property condition assessments) via a national network of 12,500+ licensed surveyors.

Product overview

NV5 Geospatial operates as a geospatial pioneer providing tech-enabled solutions through an integrated platform-plus-services model. The core product portfolio includes GeoAI (AI platform for geospatial decisions), GeoAgent (autonomous AI agent for workflow automation), ENVI (image analysis platform), and Digital Twin (immersive environment modeling). These platforms are complemented by specialized services including Utilities/Distribution Solutions, Defense & Intelligence, Hydrospatial/Marine Hydrography, Transportation/Infrastructure, Environment/Natural Resources, and Airport Solutions. Additionally, the Real Estate Transaction Services division provides ALTA Surveys, Commercial Zoning Reports, Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments, and Property Condition Assessments. The company leverages advanced capabilities including lidar analytics, predictive modeling, AI-driven analytics, and geospatial data processing to deliver actionable intelligence across infrastructure, utilities, defense, and environmental sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GeoAgent: AI-powered geospatial workflow automation platform designed to understand mission, interpret intent, and automatically build and execute end-to-end workflows.
• GeoAI
• ENVI
• Bock & Clark

Products and services

• GeoAgent
• ENVI
• GeoAI
• INSITE Data Reviewer
• Digital Twin
• Enterprise GIS Services
• ALTA Surveys
• Commercial Zoning Reports
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
• Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
• Property Condition Assessments
• Utility Undergrounding
• Wildfire Prevention / Vegetation Risk Management
• Airport Mapping & Airspace Analysis
• Coastal Resilience Solutions
• Carbon Sequestration Analytics

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce undergrounding cost and duration by up to 40%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability10 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• EsricoreTechnology or IntegrationEsri Platinum Partner since 2010 with seven specialty designations including Cloud, State/Local, Indoors, Online, Marketplace, Network Management, and Ready designations. Staff are experienced and maintain key certifications across the Esri environment. NV5 delivers ArcGIS-based solutions and has received Esri's Cloud System Implementation Award (2023) and IMGIS Utility Network Implementation Award (2023).
• AutodeskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNV5 featured in Autodesk customer story on digital twin and workflow transformation. Worked with Autodesk and ARKANCE to standardize workflows, improve data management, and scale digital twin capabilities using Autodesk Business Success Plan. Measurable improvements included time savings through streamlined administration, optimized scan-to-BIM workflows, and improved content management.
• TrimblemajorTechnology or IntegrationTrimble Unity Powered by Cityworks implemented for City of Atlanta GIS and asset management modernization project. System automates FAA Part 139 compliance, enables real-time asset tracking, and supports interdepartmental data sharing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
• AWSmajorTechnology or IntegrationAWS cloud infrastructure used as part of City of Atlanta project implementation for GIS and asset management systems deployment across city departments.
• National Surveyors NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of over 12,500 licensed surveyors across North America enabling NV5 to deliver ALTA surveys and commercial due diligence services in all 50 states and Canada through coordinated project teams.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Trimble: Provider of geospatial, positioning, and construction technology software and hardware; NV5 is a certified implementation partner (Trimble Unity/Cityworks) and the two compete/collaborate in utility, transportation, and AEC asset management. Directly comparable for GIS-to-asset workflows and digital twin.
• Woolpert: US-based architecture, engineering, geospatial, and consulting firm with substantial lidar, aerial mapping, and remote sensing practices serving federal, defense, and infrastructure clients; closest pure-services peer in scale and mission overlap.
• Planet Labs: Operator of one of the largest commercial Earth observation satellite constellations, offering daily imagery and analytics; competes with NV5 in satellite-based remote sensing and change detection for government and commercial use cases.
• Maxar Technologies: Satellite imagery and geospatial analytics provider serving defense, intelligence, and commercial markets; directly competes in remote sensing data products and analytics that NV5 also delivers through ENVI and GeoAI.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with sizable environmental, geospatial, and digital practices; comparable end-market exposure (transportation, water, utilities, government) and growing technology-enabled services portfolio.
• Esri: Dominant GIS platform vendor whose ArcGIS software underpins much of NV5's enterprise GIS work; a partner but also an adjacent incumbent whose move up-market into cloud services can overlap with NV5's GeoAI/GeoAgent value proposition.
• Autodesk: Provider of BIM, CAD, and digital twin software for AEC; NV5 is a close implementation partner (Business Success Plan) but Autodesk also competes in upstream digital twin workflows for buildings and infrastructure.
• Hexagon AB: Global geospatial and industrial software/hardware conglomerate (Leica Geosystems, Hexagon Geosystems); overlaps with NV5 in geospatial data acquisition, surveying, and digital twin solutions across utilities and infrastructure.
• Jacobs Solutions: Critical infrastructure and advanced facilities consulting with significant geospatial, environmental, and defense intelligence capabilities; competes with NV5 for federal, water, and transportation programs at scale.

Emerging players

• BlackSky Holdings: AI-native satellite imagery and analytics provider focused on real-time geospatial intelligence for defense and commercial customers; emerging competitor in the same geospatial AI category NV5 targets with GeoAgent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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