At what enterprise value was GEOSLAM acquired in 2022?

During the acquisition of GEOSLAM by FARO TECHNOLOGIES in 2022, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 20M - 50M GBP.

What was the EV/EBITDA of GEOSLAM when it was acquired by FARO TECHNOLOGIES?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for GEOSLAM is in the range of 10x - 18x.

When was GEOSLAM acquired by FARO TECHNOLOGIES?

GEOSLAM was acquired by FARO TECHNOLOGIES in 2022.

What was the revenue of GEOSLAM at the time of the deal?

The revenue of GEOSLAM at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M GBP.

What was the EBITDA of GEOSLAM during the acquisition?

GEOSLAM's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 0M - 5M GBP.

How is the data for the GEOSLAM acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the GEOSLAM deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://www.faro.com/en/News-Library/2022/FARO-Acquires-Mobile-Scanning-Market-Leader-GeoSLAM

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09/2022

GEOSLAM acquired by FARO TECHNOLOGIES

UNITED KINGDOM Industrial Equipment / Special Machinery / Instrumentation & Measurement EV 20M - 50M GBP

Context

This transaction brings together two complementary portfolios in the digital reality capture and spatial documentation industry. Incorporating handheld mobile scanning devices and proprietary SLAM algorithms bridges the operational gap between static terrestrial laser scanners, engineered for millimeter-grade accuracy, and high-speed 360-degree imaging tools. This hardware convergence enables customers across surveying, mining, and construction sectors to balance data capture speed, mobility, and spatial resolution within challenging indoor and outdoor environments. Beyond physical instrumentation, the addition strengthens the acquirer's cloud-based SaaS ecosystem by feeding diverse 4D point-cloud data into a unified software environment dedicated to digital twin visualization and asset management. Geographically and commercially, the combination scales the adoption of mobile mapping technologies through established worldwide sales channels, expanding reach within building information modeling and infrastructure operations.

GEOSLAM, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, GeoSLAM is a developer of handheld 3D mobile mapping hardware and geospatial software. The company specializes in Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) technology, enabling high-productivity 3D data capture in complex or enclosed environments where GPS signals are unavailable. Its product portfolio features portable LiDAR scanners and processing platforms designed for dynamic walk-and-scan workflows, eliminating the need for stationary tripods. These versatile devices can also be mounted onto drones, vehicles, and telescopic poles to inspect hazardous or inaccessible areas. GeoSLAM primarily serves the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors, alongside surveying, mining, facility management, and digital twin modeling. By streamlining rapid spatial digitization, the company provides professionals with efficient tools to document built assets and natural topography.

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Valuation range: EV 20M - 50M GBP

Revenue range: 5M - 25M GBP

EBITDA range: 0M - 5M GBP

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Acquirer: faro technologies