Aize acquires Samp

SEPTEMBER 2, 2026

Aize (Aker ASA) acquires Samp

TARGET

AI-powered digital twin platform that aligns 3D reality captures with engineering drawings and technical data for water, energy, and industrial facility operators to manage asset modifications and maintenance.

Ownership	VC-backed
Investors	Promus Ventures, Kvanted, ENGIE New Ventures, Innovacom, High-Tech Gründerfonds
Capital raised	$14.9M
Headcount	56 FTEs
Headquarters	Paris, France
Leadership	Laurent Bourgouin, Co-Founder & CEO
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

Aize

Industrial digital-twin software enabling asset visualization, navigation, and collaboration across capital projects and operations for energy, maritime, and manufacturing operators

Ownership	Subsidiary
Parent	Aker ASA
Headcount	~199 FTEs
Headquarters	Oslo, Norway
Leadership	Jarle Skrebergene, CEO
Buy-side advisor	—

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Aize -> Samp  (2026-09-04)
strategic_acquisition | Industrial/Manufacturing | announced
Target: AI-powered digital twin platform that aligns 3D reality captures with engineering drawings and technical data for water, energy, and industrial facility operators to manage asset modifications and maintenance.
Website: samp.ai | Buyer site: aize.io
HQ: Paris, France | Ownership: vc-backed | Buyer sponsor: Aker ASA | Buyer ownership: subsidiary
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Source: Thematic - https://thematichq.com/software/d/aize-samp.html

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