GeoDigital

GeoDigital provides geospatial intelligence and 3D data solutions, primarily targeting the electric utility sector. The company's core business revolves around creating digital twins of critical infrastructure, which enables clients to monitor, manage, and optimize their assets with high precision. Its client base consists mainly of electric utilities, including transmission and distribution operators, who utilize the company's services for regulatory compliance, vegetation management, and asset inspection. GeoDigital operates on a business model that combines remote sensing data services, such as LiDAR and imagery acquisition, with advanced analytics and a suite of software-as-a-service (SaaS) work management tools.

Founded in 2005, and with predecessor companies dating back even further, GeoDigital has a long history in airborne mapping. A significant milestone was the 2011 acquisition of Powel, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of a Norwegian company, which brought the WorkStudio® software suite into GeoDigital's portfolio. This strategic acquisition enhanced its capabilities by integrating mobile work management with its advanced LiDAR data collection and analysis. This allowed the company to offer an end-to-end solution, transforming raw data into actionable work plans for field crews. The company, led by founder and Co-CEO Alastair Jenkins and Co-CEO Abe Morris at the time of a major funding round in 2014, has secured approximately $17.9 million in funding from investors like EnerTech Capital and Emerald Technology Ventures. While initially exploring various industries, the company has since refocused its efforts primarily on the utility sector to improve profitability.

The company's product offering is centered around the "Insight for Utilities" platform, which creates a 'virtual grid'. This begins with data acquisition using aerial (helicopter or fixed-wing), vehicle, or ground-based LiDAR and high-resolution imagery to build survey-grade 3D models of infrastructure networks. This data is then processed through AI-driven analytics to provide insights on asset health, reliability, and risks, particularly from vegetation encroachment, a critical factor for preventing power outages and ensuring regulatory compliance (e.g., NERC FAC-003). The final piece is the WorkStudio software suite, which includes tools for vegetation management (WorkStudio VMS), distribution design (WorkStudio StakeOut), and digital inspections (WorkStudio Inspection). This platform enables utilities to move from manual inspections to a more efficient digital workflow, reducing field time and overall project duration. The system allows managers to visualize the grid in 3D, identify and prioritize maintenance tasks, and dispatch work to field crews via mobile applications.

Keywords: geospatial intelligence, utility asset management, LiDAR mapping, digital twin, vegetation management, grid modernization, remote sensing, 3D data, infrastructure inspection, power line monitoring, NERC compliance, WorkStudio, utility software, transmission lines, distribution networks, predictive analytics, aerial survey, spatial intelligence, right-of-way management, grid reliability