NavLive raises £4m to Advance Real-Time AI Scanning for AEC, Nuclear, and Defence Sectors

NavLive has officially launched with £4 million in combined investment and grant funding, including a £3.3 million seed round led by OSE and a £700,000 grant awarded by Innovate UK.…

NavLive has officially launched with £4 million in combined investment and grant funding, including a £3.3 million seed round led by OSE and a £700,000 grant awarded by Innovate UK. This funding supports the development of a handheld scanning device leveraging edge AI and LiDAR technology, enabling architects, engineers, and construction professionals to generate high-precision site scans instantly.

The device supports real-time capture of both 2D and 3D building data, integrating seamlessly into BIM workflows. By enabling accurate site drawings and models directly in the field, the technology reduces reliance on third-party surveys and simplifies data management for more actionable, real-time results.

“Our team – built out of deep tech research in robotics and AI at the University of Oxford – has developed a handheld scanning tool that enables architects, engineers and construction professionals to generate high-precision site scans instantly,” said Chris Davison, NavLive CEO.

The company collaborates with leading firms across the AEC sector, including Jacobs, AtkinsRealis, and Mace, and has deployed its solution for nuclear and defence applications such as with the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

Chris Davison additionally summarized NavLive’s vision as follows:
“NavLive’s vision is to make built environment 3D data more immediate and accessible throughout the lifecycle of a building, improving profit margins and environmental sustainability.”