What Instop does

Instop is a Spanish B2B distributor and service provider specializing in precision surveying and measurement equipment, founded in 1997/1998 and headquartered in La Pobla de Claramunt (Barcelona). The company operates as an official authorized distributor for Leica Geosystems, DJI Enterprise, Hexagon, Carttop, and Senceive, with regional offices in Valencia (Topomarket), Mallorca (Balears), and Zaragoza (Aragón). Its core offerings span total stations (Leica FlexLine, Nova, and AI-powered TS20), GNSS/GPS receivers, 3D laser scanners (BLK360, RTC360, ScanStation), mobile mapping systems, professional drones (DJI Matrice series and Dock 3 drone-in-a-box), wireless structural monitoring sensors (Senceive, Omnidots), and construction robotics (HP SitePrint), complemented by accessories, consumables, and software (Leica Captivate, Leica Cyclone, Aplitop tcpMDT).

The company generates revenue through four primary streams: equipment sales (one-time licenses including high-value items such as the Leica TS20 at over EUR 1 million), equipment rental with flexible daily/weekly/monthly terms and 24-48 hour delivery across Spain and Portugal, certified technical service (Leica-authorized SAT Level 2 calibration and repair), and software licensing with both perpetual and subscription models. It also operates a pre-owned equipment channel via instop.shop and an export business shipping to Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East.

Instop serves professional surveyors and topographers as its primary persona, with additional use cases spanning infrastructure and construction monitoring (tunnels, bridges, slopes), drone-based aerial surveying and inspection, machine guidance for heavy equipment, railway track measurement, and trade applications (marble, carpentry, metalwork). Notable customers include ADIF and Dragados on railway tunnel rehabilitation projects, Port de Barcelona for drone-in-a-box security deployment, and ACCIONA on large-scale hospital construction layout. The company's go-to-market is enterprise field sales from its four Spanish offices, supplemented by an e-commerce platform, technical specialist teams organized by product vertical (drones, 3D scanning, monitoring, machinery control), and participation in industry events such as SMOPYC.

Name

Instop

Legal name

Instop Catalunya, SLU

Website

https://instop.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Instop is a Spanish B2B distributor and certified service provider of precision surveying equipment, distributing Leica Geosystems, DJI Enterprise, Senceive, and other brands to professional surveyors, construction firms, infrastructure operators, and government agencies across Spain and international export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surveying and Geospatial Measurement Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Earthmoving & Excavation Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAA)

Keywords

• Precision surveying equipment
• Geospatial measurement instruments
• Topography rental services
• Drone surveying solutions
• Structural monitoring sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

La Pobla De Claramunt

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of precision measurement equipment including total stations, GNSS receivers, 3D laser scanners, drones, levels, and accessories from brands Leica Geosystems, DJI Enterprise, and others.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of surveying equipment with flexible pricing (daily, weekly, monthly rates) including 3D scanners, total stations, GPS, levels, drones, and monitoring sensors. Insurance included in rental prices.
3. Technical Service (SAT): Official Leica Geosystems certified technical service providing calibration and repair of surveying instruments.
4. Pre-Owned Equipment Sales: Sale of certified pre-owned surveying equipment through dedicated platform instop.shop.
5. Software Licensing and Rental: Sale and rental of surveying software including tcpMDT, Leica Cyclone, and point cloud processing software with various licensing and subscription options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Instop supplies, rents, and services precision surveying and terrain measurement instruments and accessories as an authorized distributor of Leica Geosystems, DJI Enterprise, Hexagon, Carttop, and Senceive. The company delivers a complete ecosystem covering equipment sales, flexible short- and long-term rentals, certified Leica SAT calibration and repair, training, consulting, and international export to professional surveyors, construction contractors, and infrastructure operators across Spain and abroad.

Product overview

Instop is a specialized surveying and measurement technology distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software, and services. The core offerings center on Leica Geosystems products including the FlexLine (TS03, TS07, TS10), Nova multistations, and AI-powered TS20 robotic total stations; BLK360 and RTC360 3D laser scanners for reality capture; GNSS/GPS systems; and Leica DISTO laser distance meters. The company also distributes DJI Enterprise drones (Matrice series, Mavic 3) for aerial surveying and thermal inspection, HP SitePrint autonomous marking robots, Senceive wireless monitoring sensors, Omnidots environmental sensors, and railway measurement equipment from Carttop. Software solutions include Leica Captivate field software, Leica Cyclone point cloud processing, and Aplitop tcpMDT surveying software. Services include equipment rental, authorized Leica calibration/repair (SAT), training, and export operations across Europe, Africa, Americas, and the Middle East. The company operates from offices in Barcelona (headquarters), Valencia, Mallorca, and Zaragoza.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leica TS20 Robotic Total Station AI-powered robotic total station for surveying with automatic prism recognition and tracking, neural processing unit, IP66 protection, and integrated 4G LTE connectivity, targeting professional surveyors and tunnel monitoring applications.
• Leica FlexLine Series Total Stations (TS03, TS07, TS10) Manual total stations for various surveying applications with different precision levels, distributed by Instop for professional surveyors.
• Leica Nova Multistation Series High-performance multistations combining total station and scanning capabilities for advanced surveying tasks.
• Leica BLK360 Imaging Laser Scanner Compact imaging laser scanner capturing millions of points per second for 3D reality capture in surveying and architecture applications.
• Leica BLK2GO Pulse Handheld Scanner Handheld reality capture device for fast scanning and documentation.
• Leica RTC360 Laser Scanner Laser scanner with Visual Inertial System (VIS) for rapid 3D documentation with automatic registration.
• Leica ScanStation P40/P50 High-End Laser Scanner High-end laser scanner for detailed reality capture and monitoring applications.
• Leica Pegasus TRK Mobile Mapping Systems (TRK100, TRK500 NEO, TRK700 NEO) Mobile mapping systems for large-scale reality capture while moving.
• Leica BLK3D 3D Distance Meter 3D laser distance meter with P2P (point-to-point) technology for capturing precise 3D measurements and documentation.
• DJI Enterprise Drones (Mavic 3, Matrice 4/30/350/400, Agras) Professional drones for surveying, inspection, and monitoring applications.
• DJI Matrice 4T Enterprise Thermal Drone Enterprise drone with thermal imaging capabilities including 48 MP triple camera and 640x512 thermal sensor for industrial inspections.
• DJI Dock 3 Drone-in-a-Box System Autonomous drone station enabling remote deployment and control of DJI Matrice 4D/4TD drones for continuous monitoring, security, and inspection operations.
• Leica DISTO X6 Laser Distance Meter Professional laser distance meter for indoor and outdoor measurements with P2P package for point-to-point distance calculation.
• Leica iCON Trades Solutions (iCS50, iCS20) Measurement solutions for construction trades including iCS50 and iCS20 for layout, templating, and interior finishing applications.
• Senceive Wireless Monitoring Sensors Wireless displacement and tilt sensors for structural monitoring of tunnels, buildings, and infrastructure with 24/7 real-time data.
• Omnidots Noise and Vibration Monitoring Sensors Vibration, noise, and pollution monitoring sensors with solar power for construction site compliance and environmental monitoring.
• HP SitePrint Autonomous Construction Layout Robot Autonomous robot for marking construction layouts directly on floors from digital plans, compatible with Leica total stations.
• Carttop Railway Track Measurement Systems Track measurement systems including rules and rail cars for railway track control and maintenance.
• Leica Rugby Laser Levels (CLA, line, point) Construction laser levels including CLA, line, and point lasers for leveling and alignment tasks.
• IDS GeoRadar Cable and Pipe Detection Equipment Cable and pipe detection equipment using ground-penetrating radar technology for utility locating.
• tcpMDT Surveying Software (Standard, Professional, Topography) Surveying and civil engineering software with AI integration for CAD, BIM, and GIS workflows, sold and rented by Instop.
• Leica Captivate Field Software Field software for Leica total stations providing 3D visualization and data management for surveying workflows.
• Leica Cyclone Point Cloud Software Professional point cloud processing and management software for 3D scanner data with CAD integration via CloudWorx plugins.
• Leica AP20 AutoPole Smart Pole System Smart pole system enabling measurements with inclined staff, automatic height reading, and prism tracking for increased surveying efficiency.
• GeoCloud Protect Security and Fleet Service Theft protection and location tracking service for Leica TS20 total stations with remote locking and recovery capabilities.
• Surveying Equipment Rental Service Rental service for surveying equipment including total stations, GPS, 3D scanners, drones, levels, monitoring sensors, and the HP SitePrint robot, delivered calibrated within 24-48 hours across Spain and Portugal.
• Leica Certified Calibration and Repair Service (SAT) Authorized Leica Geosystems service center (SAT level 2) providing calibration, repair, and technical support for surveying equipment.
• Certified Pre-Owned Surveying Equipment Sales Sale of certified pre-owned surveying equipment through the dedicated instop.shop platform.
• Senceive Optical Displacement Sensor (ODS) for Tunnel Convergence Monitoring Wireless optical displacement sensor for tunnel convergence monitoring using distanciómetros inalámbricos that detect deformations in real-time without line-of-sight requirements, powered by solar panels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Installation speed of 100m per hour in tunnel monitoring projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Leica GeosystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Leica Geosystems products including total stations, GNSS receivers, 3D laser scanners, levels, and software. Operates as certified technical service (SAT) center for Leica Geosystems calibration and repairs.
• DJI EnterprisecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of DJI Enterprise drones including Matrice series, Mavic, Agras, and thermal sensors for surveying, inspection, and security applications.
• HexagoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Hexagon geospatial solutions and related measurement technologies.
• SenceivecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean exclusive rental partner for Senceive wireless monitoring sensors including inclination sensors, optical displacement sensors (ODS), and FlatMesh camera systems for structural monitoring.
• CarttopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Carttop railway track measurement systems including rules and track cars.
• HPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive rental provider in Spain for HP SitePrint autonomous robotic marking system for construction site layout.
• OmnidotscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean rental partner for Omnidots noise and vibration monitoring solutions for construction sites and infrastructure monitoring.
• Flyfire TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Flyfire parachute safety systems for DJI drones including models for Matrice 300, Matrice 30T, and Mavic 3. Reports over 1,400 flight accidents prevented.
• IDS GeoRadarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of IDS GeoRadar ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and cable detection equipment for buried utility locating.
• Port de BarcelonaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for deployment of DJI Dock 3 drone-in-a-box system for port security operations. Partnership enables operational testing in real-world environment while providing security value to the port authority.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Geospatial: Global manufacturer of surveying, mapping, and geospatial hardware and software (GNSS, total stations, scanners, field software). Competes broadly with Instop's Leica-centric portfolio and increasingly sells direct and through subscription models.
• Leica Geosystems (Hexagon): Manufacturer of the premium surveying, GNSS, and 3D scanning brands (FlexLine, Nova, BLK, Cyclone) that form the backbone of Instop's catalog. Operates broader portfolio than Instop's niche and increasingly engages in direct enterprise sales.
• Topcon Positioning Group: Japanese-headquartered global manufacturer of surveying, construction, and geospatial positioning equipment. Competes across the same product categories as Instop's Leica and DJI offerings and represents the third major OEM in the surveying space.

Direct peers

• Carlson Software: US-based surveying and mining software plus hardware provider. Comparable as a multi-product specialist serving surveying professionals with software, GNSS, and total station offerings that overlap with Instop's tcpMDT and Leica Captivate portfolio.
• AllTerra Group: UK and Ireland's largest official Leica Geosystems distributor, offering the same mix of precision surveying equipment sales, rental, training, and technical support. Closely mirrors Instop's business model in a larger geography.
• Stonex: Italy-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of surveying, GNSS, 3D scanning, and monitoring instruments sold globally. Comparable as a Southern-European specialist that combines proprietary products with multi-brand distribution and rental.
• Heliguy: UK-based DJI Enterprise drone distributor and training provider serving enterprise, public safety, and surveying customers. Directly comparable on the DJI Enterprise side of Instop's portfolio with a similar mix of hardware sales and value-added services.
• KKC GmbH: German Leica Geosystems distributor providing surveying and measurement equipment sales, rental, and certified service. Operates with the same Leica-anchored premium distribution model as Instop in the DACH region.
• Sitech (Trimbles NL): Leading Trimble distributor in the Netherlands for construction, surveying, and geospatial solutions. Comparable to Instop as a competing-brand specialist distributor with sales, rental, service, and training across Western Europe.
• GeoMax Positioning: Hexagon-affiliated surveying brand offering affordable total stations, GNSS, and laser levels distributed via dealer networks. Competes with Instop on price-performance tiers and is sold through overlapping distribution channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/INSTOPSLU
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@instop
• Facebookfacebook.com/INSTOP1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/instop
• Instagraminstagram.com/instop_slu

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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