What COSOLA does

COSOLA GROUP S.A.C. is a privately held, multi-brand distributor of surveying and geospatial instruments, founded in Lima, Peru in 2004 (originally as CORPORACION SOL LATINO SAC) and rebranded under its current name in 2015. The company operates through regional entities in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and the United States (headquartered in Pembroke Pines, Florida with an additional Miami office), distributing total stations, GNSS/GNSS receivers, digital and automatic levels, UAV LiDAR systems, drones, echo sounders, cable detectors, night-vision and thermal optics, and a full accessory ecosystem (prisms, poles, tripods, rods) from OEMs including Leica Geosystems, SOUTH, CHCNAV, FOIF, Hi-Target, Topcon, and Bosch. The underlying technology is not proprietary — Cosola does not manufacture instruments but rather aggregates and resells internationally recognized brands across premium and value price tiers, while integrating complementary accessories and software (e.g., FieldGenius, CoPre/CoProcess).

The company's business model rests on two revenue streams: (1) hardware distribution of surveying and geodetic instruments under authorized OEM reseller agreements, with most pricing quote-based (only the Leica Digicat 750i lists a public $2,600 USD price), and (2) technical services comprising calibration, repair, and maintenance performed through two Leica-authorized service laboratories with INACAL-certified processes. Go-to-market is primarily channel-based: direct sales via regional websites (cosola.us, cosola.co, cosola.ec, cosola.com), social media, WhatsApp Business, and downloadable OEM brochures. The customer base spans surveying and geodetic professionals, construction and infrastructure firms, utility companies, and other B2B end users requiring precision measurement, topographic mapping, construction staking, deformation monitoring, and underground utility detection. The company is founder/owner-controlled, has no institutional capital, no patents or trademarks of its own, and no disclosed revenue or headcount data.

Name

COSOLA

Legal name

COSOLA GROUP S.A.C.

Website

https://cosola.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cosola distributes surveying and geospatial instruments — total stations, GNSS receivers, levels, UAV LiDAR, and accessories — from major OEMs (Leica, SOUTH, CHCNAV, FOIF, Topcon, Bosch) across Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and the USA, while operating Leica-authorized calibration and repair service centers for surveying and construction professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surveying and Geodetic Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) & Multirotor Drones (IMABAIAA)

Keywords

• Surveying instruments distribution
• Geodetic equipment sales
• GNSS RTK receivers
• Instrument calibration services
• Topographic equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Pembroke Pines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of surveying and geodetic instruments including total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, levels, LiDAR, drones, and accessories from brands such as Leica, SOUTH, CHCNAV, FOIF, Hi-Target, Topcon, Bosch, and others.
2. Technical Services (Calibration & Repair): Complete calibration and repair services for topographic and GPS instruments through Leica-authorized technical service centers. Includes official Leica calibration certificates and INACAL-certified services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

COSOLA distributes precision surveying and geodetic instruments — total stations, GNSS/GPS receivers, levels, UAV LiDAR systems, and accessories — from multiple OEM brands including Leica Geosystems, SOUTH, CHCNAV, FOIF, Hi-Target, and Topcon. The company also operates as an authorized Leica technical service center, providing calibration and repair services for topographic and GPS instruments, with INACAL-certified capabilities across two laboratories.

Product overview

COSOLA is a surveying and geodetic equipment distributor headquartered in Pembroke Pines, Florida, with operations spanning the Americas (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, USA). The company was originally founded as CORPORACION SOL LATINO SAC in 2004 and registered as COSOLA GROUP S.A.C. in 2015. COSOLA's product portfolio is organized as a multi-brand distribution platform, offering a comprehensive range of surveying instruments from established manufacturers including SOUTH, Leica Geosystems, Hi-Target, CHCNAV, FOIF, Topcon, Bosch, and others. The core product categories include total stations (manual and robotic, spanning entry-level to high-precision models), differential GPS/GNSS RTK receivers, automatic and digital levels, UAV-based LiDAR systems, and various optical and electronic instruments. These are supported by a full ecosystem of accessories including survey prisms (Leica, Topcon), telescopic poles (Leica GLS series and standard aluminum/carbon fiber), tripods (aluminum, wood, and fiberglass from multiple brands), surveying rods/miras, cable detectors, night vision and thermal optics, distance meters, and drones. COSOLA also operates as an official Leica Geosystems distributor and authorized service center, providing in-house calibration, repair, and maintenance. The company does not manufacture its own branded products but rather aggregates and distributes internationally recognized surveying equipment, making it a multi-brand distribution platform rather than a single-product or proprietary-platform company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Total Stations Multi-brand total stations (SOUTH N1, N3, N6+, N7, N8, N40, NS30 Robotic; Leica TS07-5" R500; Hi-Target HTS-420R; CHCNAV CTS-112R4; FOIF OTS682, RTS102, RTS352/RTS355; Topcon) combining angle and distance measurements for surveying, construction stakeout, and mapping, ranging from manual entry-level models to fully robotic systems.
• Differential GPS / GNSS Receivers High-precision GNSS RTK receivers including the SOUTH Galaxy G3 (790g, 6800 mAh battery, 15-hour operation, integrated IMU with 60-degree tilt compensation, multi-constellation support) for surveying and mapping applications.
• Levels (Automatic, Digital, Precision, Laser) Automatic, digital, precision, and laser levels from SOUTH (NL-C32, NL32, DL202), FOIF (AL 124, DS05), ORIENT (G3), and Bosch (GCL 2-50 C, GLL 3-80CG), including digital levels with onboard programs and precision levels achieving ±0.3mm/km accuracy for geodetic control.
• UAV LiDAR Systems (CHCNAV AlphaAir 450) Lightweight (1 kg) UAV-based LiDAR system integrating Livox Avia/Horizon laser scanner, 24 MP industrial camera, and high-precision GNSS/IMU navigation; achieves 5-10 cm absolute accuracy without ground control points, 450m range, IP64 protection, for powerline inspection, topographic mapping, and emergency response.
• Prisms and Reflectors Survey prisms including Leica GPR111 (circular, ±2mm accuracy, 2500m range), GPR112 (monitoring/mining with anti-fog filter), GPR121 (precision, ±1mm, 3500m range), GPR1 triple prisms, 360-degree Leica prisms, Topcon single and triple prisms, and reflective targets in various sizes.
• Survey Poles / Bastones Telescopic survey poles including Leica GLS111 (2.60m), GLS112 (3.60m), GLS11 (2.15m), standard aluminum poles (2.50m, 3.60m, 5.00m), and carbon fiber GPS poles with quick-clamp locks, cm/ft graduations, and thread adapters (5/8" and M8).
• Tripods Surveying tripods in aluminum, wood, and fiberglass from Leica (GST05L, GST103, GST20), Topcon (TP110, DW1), SOKKIA (PFW1), SOUTH, Trimble (JW30), BOSCH (BT 150/160), and SJW40 fiberglass, with working heights from 55cm to 180cm.
• Surveying Rods / Miras Folding wood miras (4m), wide aluminum telescopic miras (5m and 7m), standard aluminum telescopic miras (5m), FOIF Invar B2820 precision level rods (2m, temperature-stable), and Leica CRL102 and GSS111 coded rods for digital levels.
• Cable and Metal Detectors Underground cable and metal detectors including Leica Digicat 750i xf with digital signal processing, and Bosch D-tect 120/150 detectors offering depth measurement up to 150mm, material type identification, live cable warning, and IP54 protection.
• Binoculars, Night Vision, and Thermal Optics Optical products including Bushnell binoculars (Pacifica, POWERVIEW, FALCON, Ultra High Power), Bushnell EQUINOX Z digital night vision monoculars, Night Owl NOB5X night vision binoculars, HIKMICRO thermal monoculars (LC06, LE10), and NV-FHD300 digital night vision binoculars.
• Echo Sounders / Fish Finders (CHCNAV) Hydrographic echo sounders for measuring water depth and underwater mapping, suitable for bathymetric surveys and aquatic construction projects.
• Drones (Parrot ANAFI, SOUTH Drone) UAV platforms including Parrot ANAFI and SOUTH Drone for aerial surveying, photogrammetry, and LiDAR payload integration.
• LiDAR Scanners (SOUTH Wiz Scan2Cloud, SOUTH GoSLAM RS100S) Handheld and mobile LiDAR scanner products including the South Wiz Scan2Cloud and SOUTH GoSLAM RS100S for 3D point cloud acquisition in topographic and BIM applications.
• Distance Meters / Disto Laser distance meters including the Leica DISTO X310 for measuring distances, areas, and volumes in surveying and construction applications.
• Theodolites Optical theodolites for measuring horizontal and vertical angles in surveying, engineering, and construction applications.
• Technical Service: Calibration, Repair, and Distribution Official Leica Geosystems calibration, repair, and maintenance services for topographic and GPS instruments, with two qualified laboratories, official Leica training certifications, and INACAL-certified calibration processes.
• Warehouse / Inventory Distribution Maintained warehouse of topographic products supporting inventory availability and order fulfillment for surveying equipment across regional markets.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Leica Geosystems (Hexagon)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCosola is an official distributor of Leica Geosystems products including total stations (TS07, etc.), prisms, bipods, tripods, and cable locators. Additionally, Cosola holds official Leica service center status providing calibration and repair services, with Leica-authorized training certificates and INACAL-certified calibration processes.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trimble: Global manufacturer of GNSS, optical, and geospatial instruments for surveying, construction, and agriculture. Competes with Cosola's product offerings and is distributed by some of its peers.
• Leica Geosystems (Hexagon): Premium manufacturer of total stations, GNSS, and scanning systems under Hexagon. Cosola's most important OEM partner; comparable in product category but not in business model (manufacturer vs. distributor).
• Topcon Positioning Group: Manufacturer of total stations, GNSS, and machine-control solutions whose products Cosola distributes alongside Leica and Chinese brands. Broad incumbent across the same product categories.
• SOUTH Surveying & Mapping Instrument: Chinese manufacturer of total stations, GNSS, and levels whose Galaxy G3 and N-series products Cosola distributes. Competes with Leica at lower price points in emerging markets.
• FOIF Group: Chinese manufacturer of total stations, levels, and GNSS products whose instruments Cosola distributes (OTS682, AL124). Competes in the entry-to-mid surveying tier alongside SOUTH and CHCNAV.
• Hi-Target Surveying Instrument: Chinese manufacturer of GNSS RTK and total stations whose HTS-420R Cosola distributes. Competes directly with other OEM brands Cosola sells in the value tier.
• CHC Navigation (CHCNAV): Chinese manufacturer of GNSS RTK, UAV LiDAR, and hydrographic products that Cosola distributes (e.g., AlphaAir 450, i90 Pro). Overlaps in product portfolio and is increasingly competing in the same LatAm channels.

Direct peers

• Frontier Precision: US-based distributor of Trimble, Topcon, and DJI surveying/geospatial equipment with training, technical support, and service capabilities. Comparable multi-brand distribution + service platform serving surveyors and engineers.
• Geoshack: North American multi-brand surveying and construction equipment distributor (Topcon, Trimble, DJI) with calibration and repair services. Directly comparable in business model — multi-brand reseller with adjacent technical service.
• Seiler Instrument & Manufacturing: Long-standing US Leica Geosystems distributor and authorized service center offering surveying instruments, GNSS, and technical services. Closest functional analog to Cosola's dual distribution-plus-service model in the Americas.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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