MapGear B.V.

About us

Praatmee.nl is the innovative participation platform of MapGear B.V. – developed in Deventer by Geo-ICT experts. We specialise in GIS participation, interactive maps and map-based citizen participation for spatial planning and environmental regulations.

MapGear & PraatMee

MapGear B.V. is the parent company behind Praatmee.nl. MapGear is a growth company in map applications and geodata, based in Deventer. Our software is used increasingly – from SMEs to municipalities and national governments. Our strength is listening well: we respond to your needs with innovative solutions and translate complex GIS data into accessible maps and dashboards – low-threshold and usable for everyone.

Praatmee.nl is MapGear's specific brand for map-based citizen participation – the solution for spatial planning, environmental regulations and GIS participation. Where general participation tools are broad (text, surveys), Praatmee.nl focuses on the physical environment: interactive maps, geo-information and visual decision-making. You can turn to us for the online participation tool, the MapTalk table, and for GIS and Geo-ICT questions.

PraatMee participation platform
MapGear participation project
MapGear map applications

What we stand for

GIS & GEO

Transform geographic data into insights with advanced GIS technology

Digitalisation

Modern technologies that simplify complex processes and create new possibilities

Partnership

We are your strategic partner in digital change, not just a technology supplier

Our mission

MapGear makes geographic data accessible and usable for everyone. We help governments and businesses turn complex geo-information into clear maps, dashboards and participation tools – so decision-making becomes faster and better.

Our vision

Maps and geo-information that make a difference – for sustainability, participation and better decisions. MapGear aims to be a leading GIS player in the Benelux and grow further in Europe.

MapGear at a glance

2013

MapGear was founded in Deventer with the vision to make GIS technology accessible. The first product, Zonnekaart, let citizens check their roof potential for solar energy.

2019

Launch of PraatMee – the participation platform with which municipalities collect public input via interactive maps. PraatMee grows into MapGear's participation approach.

2024

MapGear offers five product lines: GeoApps, PraatMee, MapServices, TouchTable and Duurzaamheidskaart. Over 500 organisations rely on our map applications and geodata solutions, mainly in the Benelux and Europe.

Our solutions

From map viewers to participation and dashboards – MapGear offers Geo-ICT solutions for organisations. Over 500 organisations rely on our software.

Our values

Innovation
Quality
Collaboration
Sustainability

Gasfabriek Campus, Deventer

Zutphenseweg 6, 7418 AJ Deventer

We work in a modern, open environment where innovation and collaboration are central.

Get in touch

Contact

Request a demo

Interested in MapTalk? Fill in the form for more information, or schedule a demo directly with Egbert.

Get started quickly

MapTalk is an online platform that is immediately available. After a short introduction, you can start your first participation project right away.

Support & Setup

We provide comprehensive support and setup to help you get the most out of MapTalk. From initial onboarding to ongoing guidance.

MapTalk platform overview

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