--- title: About us | LuxCarta description: LuxCarta has been pioneering digital mapping solutions since 1989. We offer a deep level of knowledge, experience, and professionalism in digital mapping. --- [![image (3)](https://www.luxcarta.com/hubfs/image%20(3).png)](https://www.luxcarta.com?hsLang=en) - [Markets](https://www.luxcarta.com/markets?hsLang=en) - [Telecom](https://www.luxcarta.com/markets/telecom/?hsLang=en) - [Simulation & Training](https://www.luxcarta.com/markets/simulation-and-training/?hsLang=en) - [Risk Modeling](https://www.luxcarta.com/insurance-government-flood-risk-hdtm-data-luxcarta?hsLang=en) - [GeoData](https://www.luxcarta.com/products/?hsLang=en) - [RF Planning for Telecom](https://www.luxcarta.com/products/planner/?hsLang=en) - [DxM](https://www.luxcarta.com/digital-elevation-models?hsLang=en) - [PopMaps](https://www.luxcarta.com/products/pop-maps?hsLang=en) - Software - [SimpliCity](https://www.luxcarta.com/simplicity?hsLang=en) - [SuperRes](https://www.luxcarta.com/luxcarta-superres?hsLang=en) - [BrightEarth](https://www.luxcarta.com/products/brightearth/?hsLang=en) - [Click2Poly](https://www.luxcarta.com/click2poly?hsLang=en) - [Use Cases](https://www.luxcarta.com/use-cases?hsLang=en) - [Ending the digital divide](https://www.luxcarta.com/use-cases/ending-the-digital-divide/?hsLang=en) - [FTTH](https://www.luxcarta.com/use-cases/ftth/?hsLang=en) - [HDTM](https://www.luxcarta.com/hdtm-for-flood-modeling?hsLang=en) - [Projects](https://www.luxcarta.com/projects?hsLang=en) - [Coverage & Geospatial Data](https://www.luxcarta.com/projects/tag/coverage-geospatial-data?hsLang=en) - [Gallery](https://www.luxcarta.com/gallery?hsLang=en) - [Company](https://www.luxcarta.com/company/?hsLang=en) - [About us](https://www.luxcarta.com/company/about-us/) - [Trusted By](https://www.luxcarta.com/trusted-by-global-telecom-defense-simulation-leaders-luxcarta?hsLang=en) - [Blog & News](https://www.luxcarta.com/blog?hsLang=en) - [CSR Approach](https://www.luxcarta.com/company/csr-approach?hsLang=en) - [Knowledge Base](https://www.luxcarta.com/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) [Contact](https://www.luxcarta.com/contact?hsLang=en) [![image (3)](https://www.luxcarta.com/hubfs/image%20(3).png)](https://www.luxcarta.com?hsLang=en) - [Markets](https://www.luxcarta.com/markets?hsLang=en) - [Telecom](https://www.luxcarta.com/markets/telecom/?hsLang=en) - [Simulation & Training](https://www.luxcarta.com/markets/simulation-and-training/?hsLang=en) - [Risk Modeling](https://www.luxcarta.com/insurance-government-flood-risk-hdtm-data-luxcarta?hsLang=en) - [GeoData](https://www.luxcarta.com/products/?hsLang=en) - [RF Planning for Telecom](https://www.luxcarta.com/products/planner/?hsLang=en) - [DxM](https://www.luxcarta.com/digital-elevation-models?hsLang=en) - [PopMaps](https://www.luxcarta.com/products/pop-maps?hsLang=en) - Software - [SimpliCity](https://www.luxcarta.com/simplicity?hsLang=en) - [SuperRes](https://www.luxcarta.com/luxcarta-superres?hsLang=en) - [BrightEarth](https://www.luxcarta.com/products/brightearth/?hsLang=en) - [Click2Poly](https://www.luxcarta.com/click2poly?hsLang=en) - [Use Cases](https://www.luxcarta.com/use-cases?hsLang=en) - [Ending the digital divide](https://www.luxcarta.com/use-cases/ending-the-digital-divide/?hsLang=en) - [FTTH](https://www.luxcarta.com/use-cases/ftth/?hsLang=en) - [HDTM](https://www.luxcarta.com/hdtm-for-flood-modeling?hsLang=en) - [Projects](https://www.luxcarta.com/projects?hsLang=en) - [Coverage & Geospatial Data](https://www.luxcarta.com/projects/tag/coverage-geospatial-data?hsLang=en) - [Gallery](https://www.luxcarta.com/gallery?hsLang=en) - [Company](https://www.luxcarta.com/company/?hsLang=en) - [About us](https://www.luxcarta.com/company/about-us/) - [Trusted By](https://www.luxcarta.com/trusted-by-global-telecom-defense-simulation-leaders-luxcarta?hsLang=en) - [Blog & News](https://www.luxcarta.com/blog?hsLang=en) - [CSR Approach](https://www.luxcarta.com/company/csr-approach?hsLang=en) - [Knowledge Base](https://www.luxcarta.com/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) [Contact](https://www.luxcarta.com/contact?hsLang=en) \> [company](https://www.luxcarta.com/company/?hsLang=en) \> About us # **About us** ## **What we do** LuxCarta creates high-resolution 2D and 3D geospatial products that support advanced applications in telecom, training & simulation, government, and technology. By combining satellite imagery, AI-driven processing, and deep domain expertise, we deliver accurate and up-to-date digital twins —enabling efficient network planning, mission rehearsal, virtual environments, and smart decision-making at scale.   ## Pioneering digital mapping since 1989. LuxCarta has been helping engineers, telecommunication companies, the military and other planning departments with innovative, accurate digital mapping solutions and advice for over 30 years. ## Offering a deep level of knowledge, experience and understanding in digital mapping. We’ve helped the digital mapping industry to evolve over decades and because of this experience, we have the ability to offer qualified insights that help our customers with the knowledge they need to plan and manage their projects with greater efficiency. ## Qualified, knowledgeable, empowered people. At LuxCarta, everyone at every level works together, sharing their skills and expertise to provide clients with more than just a map. We offer a partnership and professional advice aimed at helping our clients achieve their goals both now – and into the future. ## **Meet Our Leadership** LuxCarta is managed by our three founders, Justin Hyland, Lionel Laurore and Albéric Maumy, who have each been professionally active in the geomatics industry for over 30 years. Our executive team is complemented by our highly skilled experts in RF planning software and our support personnel who help ensure that LuxCarta is able to deliver services on time and within budget. ![Albéric Maumy ](https://www.luxcarta.com/hubfs/Website/About%20us/Alberic-740x840-1-740x840.jpg) ## Albéric Maumy FOUNDER, CEO ![Justin-740x840-1-740x840](https://www.luxcarta.com/hubfs/Website/About%20us/Justin-740x840-1-740x840.jpg) ## Justin Hyland, PhD FOUNDER, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ![Lionel-740x840-1-740x840](https://www.luxcarta.com/hubfs/Website/About%20us/Lionel-740x840-1-740x840.jpg) ## Lionel Laurore FOUNDER, OPERATIONS, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ## **Constantly finding ways to bring you the most innovative products in the digital mapping market** ### **Our Mission** We create innovative, up-to-date and easily accessible geospatial products for businesses that require an accurate view of the world. ### **Our Vision** To be our customers’ preferred long-term geospatial partner by helping them solve real-world problems through innovative and up-to-date geospatial products. ### **Our Values** Our three key values include ‘Proven, Innovative and Value Driven’. We have a long history as a leader in the wireless geospatial market and deliver AI-enhanced production and new products as a team of customer-oriented professionals, who provide geospatial solutions at large scale. ## **Our office locations across the globe** ### Sales Europe, Middle East & Africa 245 Route des Lucioles – Bat A Sophia Antipolis 06560 Valbonne France [+33 4 97 23 63 13](tel:+33497236313) ### Production EMEA ZA de l’Argile, Voie K, Bat 119b 406 Avenue de la Quiéra 06370 Mouans-Sartoux France ### South Africa Manor house – Dreyersdal Farm Rd Bergvliet 7945 Cape Town South Africa ### North America 185 Alewife Brook Parkway Suite 410 Cambridge MA 02138 USA [+18 5 75 29 54 74](tel:+18575295474) ### Latin America COL16165 – Suite 232 Av. Cra 15#119-12 Bogota 110111 Colombia [+57 300 460 84 91](tel:+573004608491) ### North Africa Immeuble Tunirama Rue du Lac Constances Berges du Lac Tunis 1053 Tunisia ### Asia & Pacific 7 Temasek Boulevard The Penthouse #44-01 Suntec Tower One Singapore 038987 [+65 64 30 67 93](tel:+6564306793) ## **How do you want to digitally map your world ?** We’re here to help you with more than just a map. Turn to us for qualified advice and tailored digital mapping solutions that cater specifically to your project, budget and timeline. 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