Houten, July 9, 2025 – Basetime, a specialist in autonomous precision monitoring of ground movement, has successfully closed a new investment round. ROM Utrecht Region, Value Creation Capital, and Ernij Next are jointly investing in the further growth of the company. This funding will enable Basetime to strengthen its mission: making autonomous measurement solutions globally available to enhance safety and sustainability.
Building strong momentum
In recent years, Basetime has focused intensively on product development and the exploration of new markets. This investment accelerates the company’s expansion into new markets, the optimization of its platform, and continued technological innovation. CEO Martijn Arkesteijn explains:
“The foundation of Basetime is solid. The product, software, and platform are ready. Now is the time to scale up, optimize our products and services, and contribute to global challenges: monitoring aging infrastructure and increasingly frequent landslides to create a safer working and living environment.”
From pioneer to global player
Basetime develops autonomous measurement solutions that provide near-real-time insights into movements of soil, water levels, and structures. The Locator One and the Parvamoti platform combine smart sensor technology with powerful data processing.
“With Locator One and Parvamoti, Basetime has developed a high-quality and unique product with a strong value proposition that is recognized by the market,” says Joyce Houterman, Investment Manager at ROM Utrecht Region. “With its innovative technology and skilled team, Basetime has all the ingredients to become the standard in geodetic monitoring. Together with our fellow investors, we look forward to supporting Basetime in its continued growth and product development.”
Investors Value Creation Capital and Ernij Next also acknowledge the scalability and public value of Basetime’s solutions.
“This investment enables Basetime to further develop its products, opening up new markets such as landslide, object, and water level monitoring,” says Ronald Wissink, Managing Partner at Value Creation Capital. “With this, Basetime takes a major step toward a future where near-real-time insights into surface changes are available globally, making a significant contribution to the early detection of risks and better protecting people, infrastructure, and the environment.”
Erik Nijhuis from Ernij Next also supports this development:
“Accurate movement monitoring, combined with a platform for management and data analysis, creates a unique proposition. Basetime not only reduces costs but, just as importantly, improves safety. Basetime makes reliable geodetic data possible. With a driven, enthusiastic, and focused management team, this investment enables Basetime to take the next step in its growth, and we are proud to be part of that journey.”
Mission and vision: precision for a safer future
Basetime contributes to a safer and more sustainable world by providing reliable measurement data. The company is transforming industries like infrastructure, water management, and urban development with its autonomous and highly accurate monitoring solutions.
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ROM as an investor
ROM Utrecht Region is an impact investor that increases access to capital for innovative companies in the region. ROM Utrecht Region invests in major transition sectors that are essential for the economy of tomorrow: digital, health, and sustainability. To provide financing for these companies, ROM Utrecht Region collaborates with many partners both within and outside the region.
ROM Utrecht Region manages two funds: the Startup Innovation Fund (SIF) and the Participation Fund. The investment in Basetime was made through the Startup Innovation Fund and was co-financed by the Province of Utrecht and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
