Cyclomedia, a Global Leader in Geospatial Data Solutions, Acquires Detekt, an AI-based Road Surface Analytics Business

Zaltbommel, 20 August 2025 – Cyclomedia, a global leader in geospatial data solutions, today announced the acquisition of Detekt, a Vienna-based AI business specialising in road surface analytics.

Detekt has built a leading AI-powered platform that ingests mobile mapping data to automatically detect, classify, and extract road surface defects, markings, and assets. Purpose-built for governments and infrastructure clients, the solution is field-proven, highly accurate and scalable, with workflows designed for large-scale tenders and projects across the world.

The acquisition will materially strengthen Cyclomedia’s globalData Insights capabilities, accelerating its competitiveness in road surface analytics and enhancing its broader geospatial offering over time. Detekt also brings a team of highly skilled computer vision and machine learning engineers, further advancing Cyclomedia’s ability to deliver AI-driven insights across markets.

Sean Fernback, Chief Executive Officer of Cyclomedia, commented:

“We’re delighted to add this extraordinary talent to our existing team to further strengthen and build on our AI capabilities and apply this to our data insights products and services as well as enhancing our existing technology stack. We see an increasing demand for high precision data insights across the verticals we serve as well as wanting to accelerate our own internal agenda when it comes to leveraging AI within our business.”

Clemens Wasner, CEO & Founder of Detekt, added:

"We are excited to join Cyclomedia, the global leader in geospatial data solutions. Our organisations share a deep commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional value to our customers while continually enhancing our own capabilities."

Crevan O’Grady, Managing Partner at Volpi Capital, commented:

“As investors in Cyclomedia, we view the acquisition of Detekt as a strong step in advancing the company’s Data Insights strategy. The combination of Cyclomedia’s scale in data capture with Detekt’s proven AI capabilities will enhance competitiveness in road surface analytics, open up new opportunities across infrastructure and government tenders, and create long-term value for customers and stakeholders alike.”

About Cyclomedia

Cyclomedia is the world leader in high-precision, high-quality mapping of outdoor environments. For over 30 years, Cyclomedia has delivered actionable insights using the most accurate 360° street-level visualisations, supported by AI-driven analytics. Its advanced mobile mapping systems cover densely populated urban areas across Europe and North America. The up-to-date and accurate data collected annually supports governments and corporations in making cities greener, more accessible, smarter, and safer.

About Detekt

Detekt is an AI-driven platform for road surface analytics, founded in Vienna in 2023 by enliteAI, a venture studio specialised in artificial intelligence. Backed by Speedinvest and other leading investors, Detekt has pioneered the use of AI in road infrastructure assessments, enabling governments and infrastructure operators to manage road networks with greater accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.