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Best Geographic Information Systems Companies in Netherlands

The 84 best Geographic Information Systems companies in Netherlands in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Tele Atlas.

84companies tracked
$289.6Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
18have raised

Ranked: Best Geographic Information Systems companies in Netherlands

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundStageFounderEmployeesApp-install YoYPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1Sensar
Provider of a satellite based solution for monitoring assets
$59K—Funding RaisedArjan Tabak
Managing Director
16———
252impact
Provides satellite monitoring and mapping applications
——UnfundedSabine Milliano
Co-Founder & Director
7———
3AIIM
Provider of AI-powered products & services for autonomous driving
——Funding RaisedGijs Dubbelman
Co-Founder
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4Astrolabe
Platform offering GIS and mapping software
——UnfundedAdrian Akbari
Founder
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5Baas geo-information
Provides open source platform for GIS mapping application
——UnfundedBart Baas
Owner
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6Beaconstreet
App-based customer engagement solutions
——UnfundedFrank Verschoor
Co-Founder & CEO
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7Bikers 112
Provider of a crash detection application for bikers
——UnfundedMarc Bos
Founder
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8Blyott
Provider of AI-based assest management solutions for healthcare organizations
——Funding RaisedGery Pollet
Founder & CEO
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Top 12 Geographic Information Systems companies in Netherlands

#1
Series B · Netherlands · founded 2018 · 31 employees
$25Mraised
▾

Provider of AI-powered vegetation management software for electric utility companies. The software helps optimize resources and mitigate vegetation risk to improve infrastructure management. It combines artificial intelligence with remote sensing data from satellite and aerial imagery. The software helps utilities build data-driven vegetation management programs.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 69how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 27%
Talent
top 28%
Growth
top 35%
AI
top 35%
News
top 36%
Moat
top 39%
Funding: Raised $25.0M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 6 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series B (Nov 2025)
Talent: 4 named leaders on record · 4 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 20k LinkedIn followers — 2.1% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2025Series B$43M
  • Oct 2023Series A$14M
  • Nov 2022Seed$5.2M
  • Nov 2021Seed$3.9M
Founders & team
Indra den BakkerCo-Founder & CEOAnniek SchoutenCo-FounderRoelof PietersCo-Founder & CTO
Investors
Powerhouse, Pale Blue Dot, Techstars, Futuristic, B Capital, The Nature Conservancy
Tech stack
AngularCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsDetectify
#2
Acquired · s Hertogenbosch, North Brabant · founded 1984 · 1699 employees
$210Mraised
▾

Tele Atlas specialises in digital mapping and delivers digital maps and real time traffic information for business and consumer application. Has map coverage of more than 200 countries and territories worldwide with offices in 24 countries. Euronext exchange listed company.

Investors
Oak Investment Partners, New Enterprise Associates, Meritech, TeleSoft Partners, Mobility Ventures, Artiman
#3
Series A · Amsterdam, North Holland · founded 2016 · 40 employees
$10.7Mraised
▾

SaaS-based electric vehicle management and route planning solution. Its application supports the drivers in locating electric vehicle charging stations and accordingly calculates the route of the trip. It provides API documentation, routing, a white-label website, and more.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 7k LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Senior Business Developer
Activity: 1 partnerships (incl. mobile.de) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2023Series A$10.7M
  • Feb 2020Seed—
  • Oct 2019Grant (prize money)—
  • Feb 2019Grant (prize money)—
Founders & team
Mark HulsbergenCo-FounderAndreas SansanoCo-FounderGideon DijkCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
HSBC, Riverstone Holdings, Blue Bear Capital, APX, Vindeggen, Elemental
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAws Certificate ManagerCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#4
Seed · Delft, South Holland · founded 2012
$2.2Mraised
▾

Provider of satellite-based monitoring for critical infrastructure and asset management. The company offers services for infrastructure, area, and class location monitoring. These services support industries such as pipeline networks, power and grid infrastructures, and critical asset management. The company’s technology detects ground disturbances and activities of interest.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 7k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2023Seed$2.2M
Founders & team
Joaquim RosaCOOSven HaverCEO
Investors
Science [&] Technology, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland, Rijksoverheid.nl
Tech stack
Alpine.JsAmazon SesAmazon Web ServicesCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCookiebot
#5
Acquired · Zaltbommel, Gelderland · founded 1980 · 128 employees
$29.4Mraised
▾

CycloMedia specialises in the large-scale and systematic visualisation of environments based on 360° panoramic photographs (cycloramas). Large areas are photographed and entered in an online database. Of each recording location, orientation and time are registered, which makes versatile applications possible, such as 3D measurements and modelling. CycloMedia has clients in diverse markets such as central government, municipalities, provinces, estate agents, financial institutions and insurance companies. Cycloramas are used for the sale and taxation of real estate, the assessment of construction applications, the inventory of the environment and the valuation of risks for insurance applications.

Investors
Avedon Capital Partners, NIBC, ESO Capital, Hermes GPE
Tech stack
AmplitudeAzureAzure Front DoorAzure MonitorBootstrapCdnjs
#6
Seed · Ede, Gelderland · founded 2018 · 15 employees
$2.7Mraised
▾

Provider of a SaaS-based solution to use, share and sell spatial data. It enables users to host raw, cold storage spatial data as a web service and edit maps in real-time and collaborate in a cloud-based hub.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2022Seed—
  • Feb 2021Seed$2.3M
Founders & team
Daniel Van Der MaasCo-founder & CTORosalie MaasCo-Founder & CEOMinghai JiangCo-Founder and CIO
Investors
Promus Ventures, Techstars, Orbital Ventures
Tech stack
GatsbyGoogle WorkspaceHstsJsdelivrMailchimpNetlify
#7
Funding Raised · Amersfoort, Utrecht · founded 2013 · 64 employees
$2.6Mraised
▾

Simacan develops a range of products to integrate real-time traffic data in business processes for logistics and media market. Its products help to optimize the movement of good and reporting of delays. Its products include Simacan Control tower which helps shippers and transporters to manage planning and operation, Simacan Traffic center which helps in enhancing efficiency at traffic control centers, Simacan Traffic Cast which speeds up the publication of relevant traffic information and Simacan developer allows integration of real-time and historical data in processes through web APIs.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 5k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2021Grant (prize money)$56.4K
  • Dec 2019Grant (prize money)$2.6M
Investors
EIC Fund, Europa
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementComplianzCore-JsElementor
#8
Public · Amsterdam, North Holland · founded 1991 · 273 employees
$2.4Mraised
▾

Provider of maps, navigation software, traffic data, and location technology. The business offers solutions for automated driving, mobile navigation, and fleet management. It provides tools and data for developers and enterprises. The business delivers mapping and traffic information for various sectors.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 200k LinkedIn followers — 20.2% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2020Grant (prize money)$930.8K
  • Jul 2019Grant (prize money)$281.9K
  • Jan 2018Grant (prize money)—
  • Feb 2017Grant (prize money)$25.1K
Investors
Europa, Cyrte Investments, Aimforthemoon, Artiman
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAngularjsApple Icloud MailAstro
#9
Acquired · Wageningen, Gelderland · founded 2012 · 43 employees
$2Mraised
▾

Satellite-based solutions for agriculture, water management, and climate risk. The company provides data and services to optimize agricultural production, support sustainable water management, and assess climate risk. They offer solutions for crop monitoring, irrigation planning, yield prognosis, and sugarcane solutions, as well as evaporation data and water management tools. Their expertise extends to crop index insurance, credit scoring, claims verification, and climate risk analysis. They utilize advanced algorithms and PiMapping technology to deliver quantified information on crop growth and water use. The company's solutions support clients worldwide in using water sustainably, increasing food production, and protecting environmental systems. They pioneer operational satellite-based solutions, continuously improving algorithms to offer cutting-edge and relevant products. The company focuses on creating a climate-resilient world through reliable data delivered at scale, supporting informed decisions in agriculture, water resources, and risk management.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 6k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2020Grant (prize money)$506.1K
  • Jul 2020Grant (prize money)$712.2K
  • Jan 2020Grant (prize money)$669.7K
  • Oct 2016Grant (prize money)$54.9K
Investors
Europa, EIC Fund
Tech stack
Core-JsElementorEssential Addons For ElementorGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiGoogle Maps
#10
Funding Raised · Bennekom, Gelderland · founded 2007
$265.5Kraised
▾

GeoCat provides software for publishing geospatial data on the Internet. Offers GeoNetwork which is a catalog application that supports metadata editing & management and GeoServer which is an open source solution that supports the publishing of spatial information using international & industry standards. Also offers GeoCat Bridge which is an extension for ESRI ArcGIS Desktop & QGIS Desktop and it helps in the process of publishing geospatial data on the internet.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 1k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Aug 2022Grant (prize money)$111K
  • Mar 2021Grant (prize money)$154.4K
Founders & team
Jeroen TichelerOwner
Investors
Europa
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerContact Form 7DebianDiviFont AwesomeGoogle Font Api
#11
Seed · Amsterdam, North Holland · founded 2011 · 15 employees
$1.2Mraised
▾

Location-based marketing solutions for businesses. It provides an advanced geofencing and location-targeting plugin that enables developers to integrate location-based notifications into apps for both iOS and Android. It allows businesses to engage users through targeted notifications based on geographical location.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2016Seed$649.6K
  • Mar 2015Angel$600K
Investors
Leapfunder, Otterloo Ventures
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpGoogle Tag Manager For WordpressDiviYoast Seo
#12
Acquired · Amsterdam, North Holland · founded 2017 · 15 employees
$587.1Kraised
▾

Cloud-based SDK for mobile location intelligence application development. The platform offers a set of libraries & frameworks that help enterprises build custom mobile applications with location intelligence functionalities. It generates real time location data based on subscriptions. It collects the data based on IMU sensor fusion with up to 5 meters accuracy. Also, it offers APIs that integrate & automate the data collection. It leverages AI technology.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2018Seed$587.1K
Founders & team
Jothi RamakrishnanCo-Founder and CTO
Investors
Airbridge Equity Partners, Kane & Rao Group, Rockstart

Funding & investor landscape

$289.6Mtotal disclosed funding
17companies funded
32disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Europa8 rounds
Artiman2 rounds
Copernicus Incubation2 rounds
EIC Fund2 rounds
HSBC2 rounds
PortXL2 rounds
Techstars2 rounds
9.5 Ventures1 rounds
APX1 rounds
Abn Amro1 rounds

Notable founders

Indra den Bakker
Co-Founder & CEO · Overstory Tech
Anniek Schouten
Co-Founder · Overstory Tech
Mark Hulsbergen
Co-Founder · ChargeTrip
Andreas Sansano
Co-Founder · ChargeTrip
Joaquim Rosa
COO · Orbital Eye
Sven Haver
CEO · Orbital Eye
Daniel Van Der Maas
Co-founder & CTO · Ellipsis Drive
Rosalie Maas
Co-Founder & CEO · Ellipsis Drive
Jeroen Ticheler
Owner · GeoCat
Jothi Ramakrishnan
Co-Founder and CTO · Roam Analytics
Paul Smits
Co-Founder · Eaglesensing
Lisa Broekhuizen
Co-Founder · Viridian Raven
Prism market signals · Netherlands · country-scoped Prism corpus, 108,583 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Geographic Information Systems coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH SIGNALS · Netherlands

How research on Earth Observation is moving in the Netherlands

A read on the academic research around Earth Observation — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 838 Netherlands-affiliated papers.

research sentiment over time
200820192026
enthusiastic · positive · guarded tone
Tone is overwhelmingly optimistic and intensifying — the enthusiastic (strongly-positive) share moved 46% → 52% across 2008–2026.
top research entities
  • University of Twente169
  • Delft University of Technology141
  • European Space Research and Technology Centre127
  • Wageningen University & Research112
  • Joint Research Centre65
leading researchers
Ling Chang · Andrew K. Skidmore · Ramon F. Hanssen · Girgin, Serkan · Alfred Stein · Roshanak Darvishzadeh · Freek van Leijen · H.M.A. van der Werff
▲ Breakthroughs247 · 29%
▲ 25%→31% share
▲1.2× share momentum0 median citations89% since 2021mostly methods-led
Breakthroughs are rising (25%→31% of field), led by Remote sensing.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Remote sensing15→62
  • Hyperspectral imaging6→47
  • Synthetic aperture radar7→45
  • Satellite3→35
  • Satellite imagery1→24
Newly emergingGeology 0→16 · Geospatial analysis 0→10 · Robustness (evolution) 0→8
Landmark Fully Convolutional Networks for Multisource Building Extraction From an Open Aerial and Satellite Imagery Data Set · 1,729 cites
◆ Advancements294 · 35%
▼ 43%→33% share
▼0.8× share momentum1 median citations78% since 2021mostly methods-led
Advancements are cooling (43%→33% of field), led by Hyperspectral imaging.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Hyperspectral imaging10→56
  • Remote sensing19→55
  • Synthetic aperture radar8→42
  • Satellite8→35
  • Satellite imagery1→23
Newly emergingMultispectral image 0→19 · Ecosystem 0→10 · Climate change 0→10
Landmark A Sparse Aperture MIMO-SAR-Based UWB Imaging System for Concealed Weapon Detection · 440 cites
▼ Concerns88 · 11%
▲ 5%→10% share
▲2.0× share momentum0 median citations82% since 2021mostly empirical
Concerns are rising (5%→10% of field), led by Satellite.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Satellite2→12
  • Hyperspectral imaging1→10
  • Vegetation (pathology)1→9
  • Remote sensing6→13
  • Interferometric synthetic aperture radar1→6
Newly emergingEarth (classical element) 0→12 · Earth system science 0→10 · Big data 0→7
Landmark DeepGlobe 2018: A Challenge to Parse the Earth through Satellite Images · 1,093 cites
RESEARCH HOTSPOTS · Netherlands

Where earth observation is researched across Netherlands

Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.

Delft171 · +0.46
Hot · Interferometric synthetic aperture radarAdvancing · Synthetic aperture radarOpportunity · Ground truthConcern · Geology
Wageningen112 · +0.36
Hot · Deforestation (computer science)Advancing · Hydrology (agriculture)Opportunity · Land coverConcern · Vegetation (pathology)
Groningen98 · +0.42
Hot · CopernicusAdvancing · MetadataOpportunity · Climate changeConcern · Key (lock)
Amsterdam53 · +0.39
Hot · PermafrostAdvancing · CalibrationOpportunity · Vegetation (pathology)
Utrecht33 · +0.34
Hot · Normalized Difference Vegetation IndexAdvancing · SegmentationOpportunity · Vegetation (pathology)Concern · Vulnerability (computing)
Leiden33 · +0.38
Hot · Greenhouse gasAdvancing · Spectral signatureOpportunity · Hyperspectral imaging
Eindhoven16 · +0.66
Hot · Computer visionAdvancing · Hyperspectral imagingOpportunity · Multispectral image
Nijmegen6 · +0.60
Advancing · Hyperspectral imagingOpportunity · Resilience (materials science)
Maastricht6 · +0.50
Hot · Satellite imageryAdvancing · Remote sensingOpportunity · Satellite

Common questions

How many Geographic Information Systems companies are there in Netherlands?
Radar tracks 84 indexable Geographic Information Systems companies headquartered in Netherlands that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Geographic Information Systems companies in Netherlands?
The Geographic Information Systems companies in Netherlands on this list have raised a combined $289.6M in disclosed equity funding across 17 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Geographic Information Systems company in Netherlands?
Tele Atlas is the highest-funded Geographic Information Systems company in Netherlands, with $210M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Geographic Information Systems companies in Netherlands are funded?
17 of the 84 Geographic Information Systems companies in Netherlands on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Geographic Information Systems unicorns are there in Netherlands?
None of the Geographic Information Systems companies in Netherlands on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Netherlands Geographic Information Systems companies?
The most active investors in Netherlands Geographic Information Systems companies on this list include Europa, Artiman, Copernicus Incubation, EIC Fund, HSBC.
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