Alteia
Category: AI in Climate / Energy
Alteia is an enterprise AI software provider that specializes in visual intelligence, using computer vision and machine learning to analyze visual data for business insights. Alteia was founded in 2018. The company is led by Michael de Lagarde. Based in Toulouse, France. Team size: 51-200. Total funding raised: $64.2M. Latest round: Acquired by GE Vernova in 2025 for AI-enabled GridOS visual intelligence software. Key investors include Intel Capital, European Investment Bank, Wa'ed Ventures.
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Toulouse, France
- Team size
- 51-200
- Total funding
- $64.2M
Value proposition
Alteia's platform enables enterprises to accelerate digital transformation by simplifying the integration and analysis of visual data, leading to better decision-making, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency.
Products and solutions
Alteia Platform: A comprehensive software suite combining computer vision, geospatial analysis, and AI for visual data analysis., GridOS® Visual Intelligence: Offered through GE Vernova, this solution uses visual data and AI to help utilities manage and inspect grid assets.
Unique value
Alteia's uniqueness lies in its holistic platform that enables various stakeholders (data scientists, business analysts, operational teams) to collaborate on a common and secure database for all visual data. This facilitates the rapid development and deployment of AI-based applications.
Target customer
Enterprise clients in sectors requiring asset and infrastructure monitoring, such as utilities, energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and the public sector.
Industries served
Utilities, Energy, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Environmental Monitoring, Public Sector
Technology advantage
The company's key advantage is its advanced capability in computer vision and AI, offering pre-built and configurable AI tools for high-value use cases like predictive maintenance and quality control. The acquisition by GE Vernova provides a significant strategic advantage in the utilities sector.
How they differentiate
Alteia differentiates itself by offering a comprehensive, enterprise-grade AI software platform that integrates computer vision and geospatial analysis. This platform is designed to accelerate digital transformation by enabling clients to build and deploy their own AI applications for visual data. Unlike competitors that may focus solely on drone data processing, Alteia provides a more versatile and extensible solution for various industrial applications, including utilities, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Main competitors
Propeller Aero, DroneDeploy, Kespry
Key partnerships
GE Vernova (formerly GE Digital, now the parent company), Microsoft (strategic partnership for platform development and go-to-market), Amazon Web Services (AWS) (Public Sector Program partner), Staphyt (partnership for agricultural research), Vinci Catalyst
Notable customers
GE Vernova, The World Bank, Saudi Aramco
Major milestones
Acquired by GE Vernova to enhance AI capabilities for the grid and utilities sector., Secured a €15 million financing agreement with the European Investment Bank to accelerate development in AI., Closed a strategic funding round led by Wa'ed Ventures (the venture capital arm of Saudi Aramco) to expand into the MENA region., Formed global alliances with GE Digital and Microsoft to develop and market AI solutions for industrial applications.
Growth metrics
Specific growth metrics are not publicly disclosed. However, the company has shown consistent employee growth and has expanded its global footprint.
Market positioning
Alteia is positioned as a leading provider of visual intelligence and AI software for industrial and enterprise clients. The recent acquisition by GE Vernova solidifies its position as a key player in the application of AI for the energy and utilities sector, particularly for grid management and predictive maintenance.
Geographic focus
Headquartered in France, Alteia has a strong European presence. It has also been actively expanding its operations globally, with a significant focus on North America through its partnership with GE Digital and into the Middle East, evidenced by its funding from Wa'ed Ventures and the establishment of an office in Saudi Arabia.
Patents and IP
Specific patent information is not publicly available.
About Michael de Lagarde
Co-founder and CEO of Alteia since 2020. Previously, he was the co-founder and CEO of Delair, a professional UAV manufacturer, from 2011 to 2020. He also has experience as a Petroleum Engineer at Perenco and a Field Engineer at Schlumberger.
Official website: https://alteia.com/