Overview
Founded in 2004 by Geert Moernaut and headquartered in Merelbeke (near Ghent), Lansweeper provides agentless Technology Asset Intelligence (TAI): software that automatically discovers and inventories all IT, OT, IoT, and cloud assets across an organization's environment. The platform produces a continuously updated database of hardware, software licenses, users, and network topology, serving IT operations, security, and compliance teams.
Lansweeper operated as a bootstrapped company for over a decade before Belgian private equity firm Dovesco acquired it in 2018. In June 2021, Insight Partners made a EUR 130M minority investment (total round equivalent to $159M), giving Lansweeper capital to accelerate product development and international go-to-market.
With around 400 employees and customers including Lockheed Martin, Red Bull, and the University of Cambridge, Lansweeper is one of Flanders' most established SaaS businesses. CEO Dave Goossens has led the company through its scale-up phase following the Insight investment.
Funding history
- 2018: Acquisition by Dovesco (Belgian PE)
- June 2021: EUR 130M growth round from Insight Partners (minority stake)
- Total: $159M
Media & appearances
- De TijdYouTube28/07 | Politie zet burgerpersoneel volop in voor gevoelige taken | Niet alleen klimaatveranderin...East-Flemish IT asset discovery software firm founded in 2004, sold to Bridgepoint for around €800 million with clients including Nvidia, Sony, IBM, the US army and NASA.
Stated facts & numbers
- Lansweeper, founded in 2004 by Gerts Moernaut, is sold to Bridgepoint for approximately €800 million (majority stake), with Belgian family De Clerck's vehicle keeping a minority stake alongside management.De Tijd 2026-07-280:12:18
- Lansweeper's clients include Nvidia, Sony, IBM, the US army and NASA.De Tijd 2026-07-280:12:18
Key people
In the news
- The level of detail it gives you exceeds what we’ve got from far more expensive tools.” That’s a G2 reviewer talking about Lansweeper. And it’s why we’re a Leader in EMEA IT Asset Management in G2’s Fall 2026 report. Thank you for the honest reviews! Read what others say 👇 Link in the comments.
- Lansweeper Connect starts on November 17! This edition is a must for teams that don't have a clear answer to what AI is in your ecosystem. We’ll show how IT and Security get one trusted record of all the AI across the environment, and prove it's under control (and much more). November 17. Live sessions at 11 AM CET, 10 AM ET, and 9 AM PT. Reserve your seat from the link in the comments 👇
- Most Zero Trust programs stall for the same reason: nobody in the organization has one inventory everyone trusts. The policies are becoming more demanding and the to-do lists are increasing. But at the core, the fundamental issue remains the same: You can’t trust what you can’t see. We pulled together what that gap between not knowing and knowing everything actually looks like, including a story from a global industrial enterprise that had one of the most advanced Zero Trust programs in the industry, until one question exposed it.
- After a successful Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo in Orlando, we're making our way to Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 EMEA, November 9-12! The Cyber Asset Intelligence Platform gives both teams one trusted source across IT, OT, cloud, and hybrid, so you're not guessing what's actually out there. Just like we've asked you for the previous Gartner IT Symposium, bring your visibility gaps to the booth. We'll show you how See, Know, Act works in practice. Book a meeting with the team ahead of the event to lock in a slot. Link in the
- Nothing as fulfilling as seeing our office space gaining life 🧑💻 How's your Monday going? #LifeAtLansweeper #OfficeVibes
- Did you know that Gartner® states, “Through 2028, more than 50% of enterprise AI failures will result from weak accountability rather than model performance”? AI governance is about more than technology alone. It also involves the decisions, oversight and accountability that shape how AI is used across the business. At Lansweeper, we believe visibility into technology assets, including AI-related assets, can help organizations make more informed decisions. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ewUV3Rix
- Is AI a threat to engineers? Our CTO, Guido Patanella, sees it differently. “We don’t see it as a threat.” At Lansweeper, AI is part of how we build software. Engineers learn fast, work with the latest technologies, and own the outcome. Ready to build with a team like that? Careers link in the comments 👇 #LansweeperLife #Engineering #AI
- AI governance risks repeating an old mistake: defining controls before understanding what needs to be governed. Think of a governance spreadsheet. The columns describe policies, checks, and approval gates. The rows represent the AI they apply to. We keep refining the columns while the rows remain incomplete. Much of the effort goes into closing the front door: restricting AI access and controlling how agents enter production. But at scale, companies always have back doors open. A web-hosted agent harness needs no local
Open roles
- Technical Support Engineer - Network & SecurityWavre · Aug 24, 2026
Backers
Insight Partners
New York-based growth equity and VC firm specializing in high-growth technology and software companies.
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