VertiGIS רוכשת את 1Spatial כדי להרחיב את פורטפוליו המוצרים שלה ואת טווח ההגעה הגלובלי
העסקת שהופכת את
החברה לפרטית, בשווי 87 מיליון ליש"ט, תעזור ל-VertiGIS
להניע את הדור הבא של רשתות גיאו-מרחביות חכמות ומונעות תובנות
לונדון, בריטניה, 30 באפריל 2026 (GLOBE
NEWSWIRE) –
VertiGIS, מובילה עולמית בפתרונות גיאו-מרחביים עבור
חברות שירות, ממשלות וארגונים מסחריים, מודיעה כי השלימה את רכישת 1Spatial,
שותפה ותיקה של VertiGIS וספקית עולמית של תוכנה מתקדמת לניהול נתוני
מאסטר של מיקום (LMDM). VertiGIS
מגובה על ידי חברת ההשקעות הגלובלית, Battery Ventures,
המתמקדת בטכנולוגיה.
VertiGIS Acquires 1Spatial to Expand its
Product Portfolio and Global Reach
Take-private deal, valued at £87 million, to
help VertiGIS power the next generation of intelligent, insight-driven
geospatial networks
London, UK, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –
VertiGIS, a global leader in geospatial solutions for
utilities, governments and commercial enterprises, today announces it has
closed its acquisition of 1Spatial, a longstanding VertiGIS partner and a
global provider of advanced Location Master Data Management (LMDM) software.
VertiGIS is backed by global, technology-focused investment firm Battery
Ventures.
Together, VertiGIS and 1Spatial will offer
customers a comprehensive geospatial technology portfolio, combining 1Spatial's
data-management platform with VertiGIS' industry-focused business applications.
While VertiGIS has built its reputation delivering high-value workflows at the
application tier, 1Spatial adds a powerful data-quality and automation layer,
giving customers the tools to evaluate, enrich, and govern the spatial data
that underpins those applications. As organizations increasingly look to leverage
AI agents and large language models in their geospatial workflows, the quality
of underlying data becomes critical. 1Spatial's rules engine can prepare that
data for AI consumption.
The combination also significantly expands
VertiGIS' geographic reach, specifically into new markets including the U.K.,
France, and the Benelux region while strengthening existing footprints in North
America and Australia. Customers will benefit from a deeper product portfolio
that includes 1Spatial's popular 1Integrate rules engine and its innovative
1Streetworks solution, which helps municipalities better manage infrastructure
construction projects, as well as a broader suite of complementary, vertically
focused solutions for water utilities, telecoms, transportation authorities,
and other infrastructure-focused organizations.
Under the terms of the deal – valued at GBP £87.10
million and first announced in December 2025 – 1Spatial shareholders received
73 pence in cash per share. The offer represented a premium of 56.99% to the
closing price of 46.50 pence per 1Spatial Share on 11 December, 2025, the last
business day before the Possible Offer Announcement.
“High quality, trustworthy data is the foundation
of every modern geospatial system and is critical for the autonomous and
predictive future we are building,” said Andy Berry, CEO of VertiGIS.
“1Spatial’s expertise and technology complement our portfolio and strengthen
our ability to help customers accelerate digital transformation. We’re
delighted to welcome the 1Spatial team into VertiGIS.”
1Spatial customers can expect continuity of service
and uninterrupted access to current products and support channels, along with
access to a broader set of market-leading geospatial solutions from VertiGIS.
Expanding VertiGIS’ Data Management and Automation
Capabilities
1Spatial’s solutions are used by national and
regional governments, utilities, telecoms, transport agencies, and
infrastructure operators - sectors where VertiGIS already has a strong and
expanding footprint. Integrating 1Spatial’s technology directly into the
VertiGIS portfolio will accelerate VertiGIS’ strategy to deliver end-to-end
geospatial solutions, from data creation and validation to analytics,
operations, and field execution.
1Spatial is recognised for its patented, automated
rules engine that enables organisations to manage, validate, and enhance
large-scale geospatial and location data with high accuracy and consistency.
Its LMDM platform provides:
- Automated data
validation and correction
- Complex, rules-based
data governance
- Cross-system data
synchronisation
- High-volume processing
for national scale datasets
- Tools that ensure geospatial, asset, and
operational data remain complete, current, and trustworthy
This high data accuracy is foundational for
delivering AI-enabled insights, supporting the reliability and effectiveness of
predictive maintenance models and advanced analytics.
The acquisition enhances VertiGIS’ ability to
deliver enterprise-grade data integrity, enabling customers to unlock greater
value from their GIS investments. For 1Spatial’s customers, the transaction
provides access to VertiGIS’ global product suite, international support
network, and industry specific innovations and roadmap.
A Transforming Industry with VertiGIS Neo Leading
the Next Wave of Innovation
This acquisition strengthens VertiGIS’ position at
a pivotal moment for the geospatial industry, with the Total Addressable Market
projected to grow from $700M in 2025 to $1.3B by 2030. As the market shifts
toward advanced SaaS adoption and infrastructure modernization, VertiGIS is
leading the way with its VertiGIS Neo technology philosophy. Central to this
strategy is a unified, cloud-native foundation that breaks down silos and
enables continuous innovation through seamless integrations. By combining this
cohesive architecture with domain-focused capabilities, VertiGIS addresses the
specific workflows of utilities, government bodies, and telecommunications
providers, embedding deep industry knowledge directly into its solutions.
VertiGIS Neo solutions guide organizations from
insight to impact, turning potential into performance. Beyond data
visualisation, VertiGIS Neo solutions offer AI-enabled insights for predictive
analytics and automated decision-making. This is paired with mobile-first field
solutions designed for any device, empowering field teams with instant access
to data and workflows anywhere. “GIS has become a strategic platform that
delivers real operational and financial impact,” concludes Berry. “We see the
trends shaping the industry, and we’re ready to help organisations prepare for
the next era of modernisation.”
About VertiGIS
VertiGIS unlocks the power of location to help
organisations work smarter. Its innovative geospatial solutions connect complex
location data with real-world operational workflows for utilities, government
bodies, telecom providers, and commercial and industrial teams. This empowers
them to manage assets with precision, drive efficiencies, and achieve superior
outcomes.
VertiGIS’ Neo technology vision powers this
transformation. Cloud-first, industry-informed, AI-enabled tools are paired
with a portfolio of applications including VertiGIS Studio, VertiGIS Networks,
VertiGIS FM, VertiGIS LM, and VertiGIS ConnectMaster. These solutions extend
and enhance Esri’s ArcGIS® platform, adapting to the needs of both small teams
and enterprise-scale deployments.
More than 5,000 organisations worldwide rely on
VertiGIS to turn geospatial data into actionable insights. To learn more about
VertiGIS, visit www.vertigis.com
About Battery Ventures
Battery partners with exceptional founders and
management teams developing category-defining businesses in markets including
software and services, enterprise infrastructure/AI, and industrial technology
and life-science tools. Founded in 1983, the firm backs companies at all
stages, ranging from seed and early to growth and buyout, and invests globally
from offices in Boston, San Francisco, Menlo Park, New York, London and Tel
Aviv. Follow the firm on Twitter @BatteryVentures, visit our website at www.battery.com and find a full list of Battery's
portfolio companies here.
About 1Spatial
1Spatial is a provider of advanced location master
data management software and services. Using a patented, automated, rules-based
approach, 1Spatial enables organisations to validate, cleanse, transform, and
enhance large and complex geospatial datasets with exceptional accuracy and
speed. Its solutions are used by governments, utilities, and transport and
infrastructure organisations across multiple regions.
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