Birdsview

Birdsview AS is a Norwegian technology firm established in 2017, focusing on the critical infrastructure maintenance market. The company was co-founded by CEO Olav Skogen and Simen Husoy. It targets entities responsible for managing aging infrastructure, such as utility companies, and engineering and construction firms, addressing the global challenge of deteriorating assets like bridges, buildings, and power grids. Birdsview's business model centers on providing advanced inspection and data analysis services, enabling clients to extend the lifespan of their assets, thereby reducing long-term costs and environmental impact.

The company's core offering combines proprietary software with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology for non-destructive assessment. This system is engineered to detect and analyze degradation in materials like wood and concrete. For its clients in the energy sector, the "Birdsview Wood" product provides a method to assess the internal condition of wooden utility poles, identifying rot and calculating remaining strength without damaging the structure. This addresses a significant inefficiency in the industry, where a large percentage of replaced poles could have remained in service longer. Similarly, the "Birdsview Concrete" service offers detailed mapping of reinforcement bars (rebars), cracks, and other structural weaknesses in concrete constructions.

What distinguishes Birdsview's technology is its use of artificial intelligence and advanced algorithms to automate the interpretation of complex GPR data. Traditionally, GPR data requires expert analysis, which can be time-consuming. Birdsview's software processes these signals and generates immediate, clear visualizations of the asset's internal condition, making the insights accessible to non-experts and enabling faster, data-driven maintenance decisions. This digitized approach not only enhances accuracy but also creates a digital record for ongoing monitoring and future planning.

The company has successfully raised capital to fuel its development and growth. A significant seed round in December 2022 brought in $2.02 million from investors including Statkraft Ventures, Eviny Ventures, Farvatn Venture, and Hafslund E-CO. Pitchbook data shows a total funding amount of $3.42 million across several rounds. These funds support Birdsview's mission to become a key player in extending the operational life of essential infrastructure through precise, efficient, and accessible assessment technology.

Keywords: infrastructure assessment, ground penetrating radar, GPR data analysis, non-destructive testing, NDT, concrete scanning, utility pole inspection, structural health monitoring, AI-powered analytics, asset lifecycle management, predictive maintenance, Bergen Norway, Olav Skogen, civil engineering technology, sustainable infrastructure, rebar detection, rot detection, infrastructure technology, cleantech, condition monitoring