About Ascend Spatial Labs
Youth-led geospatial intelligence company bridging Africa's data poverty gap
Empowering Decision-Makers with Precision Data
We provide audit-grade geospatial intelligence to governments, development partners, and private sector clients across the SADC region, enabling bankable infrastructure projects and climate-resilient development.
Why We Exist
Africa is the fastest-urbanizing continent, yet critical infrastructure decisions are still made using outdated, low-resolution satellite imagery. This "data poverty" has led to $40M+ in failed projects, delayed development finance, and preventable disaster-related deaths. Ascend Spatial Labs exists to close this gap with high-precision LiDAR and drone mapping technology.
What Drives Us
Precision First
We never compromise on data quality. Every deliverable meets audit-grade standards.
Youth-Led Innovation
Empowering young African professionals to lead the geospatial revolution.
Excellence
DCA certified and committed to international best practices in every project.
Innovation
Leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve Africa's unique challenges.
Impact-Driven
Every project contributes to sustainable development and climate resilience.
Agility
Rapid deployment and flexible solutions tailored to client needs.
Meet Our Expert Team
A multidisciplinary team of young African professionals bringing expertise from geospatial analysis, civil engineering, data science, and more.
Nathaniel Phiri
Founder & CEO
"Nathaniel is the Founder and CEO of Ascend Spatial Labs, turning data into actionable insight. With a background in environmental studies, he works at the intersection of GIS, climate resilience, and infrastructure planning."
Jimmy Matewere
Chief Technology Officer
"Jimmy is a climate scientist and technologist leading ASL's digital infrastructure. With expertise in GIS and software development, he builds platforms that directly support ASL's mapping services."
Atupiye Sichinga
Chief Operations Officer
"Atupiye is the Chief Operations Officer at Ascend Spatial Labs, combining expertise in renewable energy and geospatial technology to drive operational excellence."
Gerald Kachilele
Chief Data Officer
"Gerald serves as Chief Data Officer at Ascend Spatial Labs, where he leads data strategy and oversees the development of secure, scalable systems that support LiDAR and drone-based geospatial solutions. "
Be the Bridge for Africa's Data Future
We're always looking for precision-obsessed professionals ready to solve the SADC region's most critical development challenges.
Precision
Calibration is our religion. We don't guess; we measure with sub-centimeter certainty.
Impact
Turning raw data into resilient cities and safe communities for the vulnerable.
Scale
Operating across the SADC region—from urban Lilongwe hubs to the remote catchments of the Shire River basin. We map where it matters most.