From intrapreneurial initiative to independent start-up: ORIS Materials Intelligence accelerates its development
Paris, France - ORIS Materials Intelligence, a digital platform for sustainable infrastructure design (roads, railways), reaches a new milestone in its entrepreneurial journey. Initially incubated within the world-leading construction materials company, ORIS's historic shareholder, then registered as a commercial company in 2021, ORIS opens a new phase of its development with the entry of LIBERSET as a strategic investor, as part of a Series A funding round of 3 million euros.
This operation is accompanied by the establishment of renewed governance, led by its co-founders, Nicolas Miravalls and Renaud de Montaignac, and by a management team closely associated with the operational leadership of the company.
Through this corporate carve-out process, ORIS gains its capital and strategic independence, with an agile governance model and solid financing to support its growth and international deployment.
"This step is both an achievement and a new beginning. With Liberset alongside
us and a committed team, we have the means to deploy our mission to
transform linear transport infrastructures, to be better adapted to the challenges
of our time on a large scale," explains Nicolas Miravalls, co-founder and
CEO of ORIS Materials Intelligence.
Technology serving more sustainable and resilient infrastructure
The global linear infrastructure sector represents several hundred billions euros in yearly spendings, and faces increasing regulatory pressures (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, Green Public Procurement) and climate urgency.
In this screenshot of ORIS Materials Intelligence, we can see a dashboard assessing the total cost, carbon footprint and material quantities for an infrastructure project, based on various databases integrated in ORIS.
The ORIS Materials Intelligence platform, based on artificial intelligence, data science, and engineering, enables project owners, engineers, and local authorities to:
- Measure the environmental footprint of projects from the design phase
- Optimise technical choices and the use of local resources
- Reduce CO₂ emissions and construction costs
- Anticipate climate resilience of projects
In 2024, ORIS identified solutions enabling its clients to avoid 3.1 million tons of CO₂, save 4.4 million tons of primary resources, and reduce costs by 20 million euros, across more than 18,500 km of analysed road projects.
"This transition to an independent structure gives us the agility necessary to
innovate more rapidly, while remaining faithful to our founding mission:
putting science and technology at the service of sustainable and resilient
linear transport infrastructure," adds Renaud de Montaignac, co-founder
and COO of ORIS Materials Intelligence.
A mission-driven company led by sector experts
ORIS has been a Mission-driven Company since 2024. Its purpose: to accelerate the ecological transition of the construction sector by using digital technologies to integrate environmental and social data from the earliest design phases.
About the co-founders
Nicolas Miravalls, co-founder and CEO of ORIS, benefits from solid expertise in developing and managing complex projects in the infrastructure universe. After 20 years in the industry in contracting, consulting, and construction materials, he dedicates himself with ORIS to the digital transitions of the sector.
Renaud de Montaignac, co-founder and COO of ORIS, holds a PhD in civil engineering with an international background in transport infrastructure, engineering, and sustainable innovation. He has led numerous projects combining engineering, new technologies, and environmental performance.
Together, they carry a shared vision: digitalization is a key lever for transforming linear infrastructure construction toward greater sustainability, efficiency, and resilience.
LIBERSET, strategic partner to scale up ORIS
With this funding round, ORIS notably plans to accelerate its product roadmap, strengthen its international presence, and scale up its impact with major project owners and engineering firms.
"The digitization of the infrastructure sector is ushering in a new era, where
performance, traceability, and sustainability are becoming key drivers of
competitiveness. ORIS Materials Intelligence is a pioneer in offering holistic
solutions that transform materials management and optimization, delivering
more resilient, cost-competitive, and low-carbon infrastructure. Its platform,
combining artificial intelligence, data, cutting-edge sector expertise, and ease of
adoption, is redefining the way projects are designed and managed for all major
market players. Alongside its founders and teams, we are mobilizing our
international network of investor family offices to accelerate its development and
amplify its global impact. We are convinced that ORIS is set to become a key
player in the sustainable and competitive digitalization of tomorrow's
infrastructure," concludes Damien Bourel, Co-founder & Managing Partner
of LIBERSET.
About ORIS
ORIS Materials Intelligence offers cloud-based software that measures and optimises carbon emissions in linear transportation infrastructure. It empowers the infrastructure construction eco-system to make informed decisions to reduce carbon emissions by up to 50% and natural resources by up to 80%. Issued from an intrapreneurship initiative and incubated within the world’s leading construction materials company, the ORIS platform enabled to compare multi-criteria solutions to design low-carbon, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure projects.
Headquartered in Paris, with an office in Lyon and representatives in Europe and Asia, ORIS collaborates with industry leaders such as Sweco, Ramboll, and AECOM, as well as authorities such as Die Autobahn, the Asian Development Bank, and UNIDO to enhance project sustainability from the design stage.
Recognised for its innovative and transformative approach to civil engineering, LCA, climate resilience, data science, and AI, ORIS won the International Road Federation 2024 Award in the “Decarbonisation and Circular Economy” category.
About LIBERSET
LIBERSET is an investment company backed by leading family offices, dedicated to accelerating the
international growth of high-growth companies shaping a new era of sustainable industrialization.
These companies provide an essential foundation for combining competitiveness and adaptation to
major global challenges, driven by their disruptive technologies, advanced data intelligence, and cutting-edge industrial solutions. LIBERSET operates in Europe and the United States, drawing on its unique network of contributing investors across three strategic verticals reflecting their areas of expertise: “New Consumption,” “Clean Technologies,” and “Better Cities.”
Doha Hosts International Training on Work Zone Safety Management
Doha, Qatar | 28 – 30 September 2025 – IRF Lead Trainer Miguel-Angel Serrano Santos with Dr. Wael Alhajyaseen, Elise Freeman and Dave Tilton led the Work Zone Safety Management Training hosted by the Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Centre (QTTSC) College of Engineering at Qatar University.
The Training was jointly organised by the IRF, the World Conference on Transport Research Society Young Researchers’ Initiative (WCTRS-Y) and the Traffic Monitoring, Surveillance & Law Enforcement Systems community.
IRF Trainings Programmes
The IRF delivers a diverse portfolio of professional training programmes designed to advance road safety, infrastructure development and sustainable mobility. Offered in both online and in-person formats, these courses are organised in partnership with leading institutions such as Qatar University and the South African Road Federation.
Training programmes usually involve topics from road safety audits and crash investigation to urban mobility and sustainability, providing a well-rounded learning experience for attendees. Participants gain access to certified courses aligned with industry standards and evolving global trends, helping them strengthen their expertise and drive progress within the road and transport sectors.
One such programme was recently delivered in Doha, focusing on work zone safety management.
Work Zone Safety Management Training in Doha
Motorists constitute more than 80% of fatalities in work zones. Road authorities are responsible for the safety of these motorists as well as for other vulnerable road users. They must also establish and enforce criteria that contractors must follow to design a safe work zone.
During the latest training programme in Qatar, participants were taught about the elements required for designing safe work zones while utilising the newest technologies. The importance of positive protection from crash-worthy barriers, truck-mounted attenuators, variable message signs, average speed camera enforcement and flagger training covered and highlighted as essential safety features.
During the three-day training, participants had opportunities for strengthening capacity and building knowledge around road safety, not only as a practical element of transport and mobility but also in its role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being and SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities.
The training programme brought together representatives from government ministries and agencies and the private sector. It also welcomed international experts, resulting in great discussions and added significant value to the programme.
Learning outcomes
Participants successfully achieved the core learning outcomes of the training by gaining a clear understanding of the road authority’s responsibility to ensure safety within work zones.
As part of the programme, participants explored the current status of work zone safety in Qatar and applied the Qatar Work Zone Traffic Management Guide presented by the trainers. This included the preparation and submission of traffic control plans.
Practical sessions enabled the participants to assess and approve real-world work zones, engage in discussions of relevant case examples and deepen their knowledge of vertical sign design and road marking standards.
This holistic approach ensured that the participants left the programme with both theoretical insights and practical skills essential to enhancing work zone safety.
“United by a common goal, we worked together to advance safer roads and protect both workers and road users in our work zones. This experience reaffirms the strength of international collaboration and the shared commitment to saving lives through knowledge, innovation, and care.” - Miguel-Angel Serrano Santos
By equipping professionals with the knowledge and tools to design safer work zones, this training helped strengthen Qatar’s road safety framework, contributing to the global effort of saving lives.
The collaboration between international experts, local authorities, and academic institutions underscores a shared commitment to building safer, more sustainable transport systems for current and future generations.
