Autodesk

Autodesk, established in 1982, is a leading provider of 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. It caters to various industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, and media & entertainment. The company's extensive suite of products, such as AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Maya, and 3ds Max, enables professionals to design, model, and render projects efficiently. With over 4 million paid subscribers in 180 countries, Autodesk's software is widely used globally.

Theo Agelopoulos

Vice President of the AEC division

Leslie Cariani

Senior Director and Head of Global Executive Search

Debbie Clifford

CFO

Ken Foo

Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships

Andrew Friendly

Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Jim Lynch

Senior Vice President of Autodesk Construction

Bill O'Connor

Founder, Autodesk Innovation Genome

Jean Shia

Managing Director, Autodesk Foundation

Ryan Macpherson

Director, Climate Innovation and Investment

Past deals in CAD

Podium

Series A in 2024
Podium is a cloud-based software as a service platform that speeds up the building manufacturing process from design to supply.

GAMMA AR

Corporate Round in 2024
GAMMA AR is a company that specializes in augmented reality-based construction management software, designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of construction projects. The platform utilizes 3D Building Information Models (BIM) to intuitively overlay digital models onto physical construction sites, allowing construction site managers and craftsmen to monitor progress and detect errors early in the building process. This capability significantly reduces the likelihood of costly mistakes, as users can mark errors and make annotations that are visible to all involved stakeholders. By automating communication among various participants, GAMMA AR streamlines project management and enhances collaboration. Additionally, the software remains valuable post-construction, aiding facility managers in maintaining buildings by providing visualization tools for infrastructure. Users can access project data in real-time through the GAMMA BIM PORTAL, enabling comprehensive project management and task coordination. Overall, GAMMA AR's innovative approach aims to save time and reduce costs in the construction industry.

Upchain

Acquisition in 2021
Upchain is a provider of cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) and product data management (PDM) solutions, established in 2015. The company aims to transform PLM by making it accessible to all users across the supply chain, rather than just large multinational corporations. Upchain's software facilitates collaboration within decentralized product value chains, offering features such as item management, version control, change management, bills of materials management, file compliance, and integration with computer-aided design tools. By focusing on creating an interconnected supply chain, Upchain seeks to simplify complex processes, enabling manufacturers to enhance revenue, reduce costs, and improve product quality.

CadSoft Computer GmbH

Acquisition in 2016
CadSoft Computer GmbH develops and supplies computer aided design software.

NetFabb

Acquisition in 2015
Netfabb GmbH is a software development company specializing in industrial additive design and manufacturing solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lupburg, Germany, the company offers a range of products including netfabb Professional and netfabb Enterprise for 3D printing, as well as netfabb Private for professional editing of 3D printing data at home. Additionally, it provides netfabb Engines, which are machine-specific software solutions for 3D printing. Netfabb also offers cloud services, training, support, and reseller services to enhance the user experience. As a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc., netfabb continues to innovate within the additive manufacturing sector, catering to both professional and industrial needs.

Lagoa

Acquisition in 2014
Lagoa is a 3D cloud platform founded by Thiago Costa, Arno Zinke, and Dov Amihod, aimed at making digital creation accessible to a global audience. The platform caters to professionals in engineering, architecture, and media and entertainment by providing tools for visualizing and rendering high-quality 3D content. Utilizing Lagoa MultiOptics®, its cloud-based rendering technology, the platform allows for real-time collaboration, enabling multiple users to interact with and create 3D content simultaneously. With an open application programming interface and no need for installation or downloads, Lagoa's scalable web platform is designed to run on any device, effectively eliminating the costs associated with traditional hardware and software.

Within Technologies

Acquisition in 2014
Within Technologies is a London-based company specializing in the design and development of 3D printing software. Founded in 2008 by Siavash Mahdevi, the company offers a suite of engineering design solutions, including Autodesk Within and Autodesk Within Medical. Autodesk Within helps users verify and optimize lattice and skin elements, while Autodesk Within Medical supports implant designers in creating coatings that enhance osseointegration. The company's optimization software allows clients to input parameters such as weight requirements, displacement, and stiffness to generate custom-designed lattice structures. Through its innovative software and consulting services, Within Technologies aims to deliver high-quality design solutions at competitive prices.

Delcam

Acquisition in 2013
Delcam is one of the world's leading suppliers of advanced CADCAM solutions for the manufacturing industry. Delcam’s range of design, manufacturing and inspection software provides complete, automated CADCAM solutions, to take complex-shaped products from concept to reality. It is now the largest developer of product design and manufacturing software in the UK, with subsidiaries in North America, Europe and Asia. Delcam's software is used by more than 45,000 organisations in over 80 countries.

GRAITEC Group - Steel Products

Acquisition in 2013
GRAITEC is an Autodesk Platinum Partner in Europe and America and a long standing.

M-Six

Series A in 2012
M-SIX is a technology company that has developed the VEO platform, a design visualization application aimed at streamlining the processes involved in designing, constructing, and operating buildings and infrastructure. The platform organizes critical information, allowing architects, engineers, construction firms, and building owners to access essential project data efficiently. VEO is utilized on some of the world's most complex projects, including airports, hospitals, and semiconductor fabrication facilities. By providing a suite of tools that enhances collaboration and reduces the time needed to retrieve information, M-SIX supports clients in navigating the multifaceted demands of modern construction and infrastructure projects.

Micro Application Packages

Acquisition in 2011
Micro Application Packages Limited (MAP Software) is a UK-based provider of CAD, CAM and estimating software that supports fabrication and construction for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) industry. MAP Software’s technology will be an important addition to the Autodesk Building Information Modeling (BIM) portfolio for MEP contractors and engineers.

Numenus

Acquisition in 2011
Numenus, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Koblenz, Germany, is a company that specializes in interactive rendering directly from NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines) data. It focuses on developing 3D visualization software aimed at optimizing computer-aided design processes. Numenus provides instant, photorealistic design renderings, enhancing the efficiency and quality of visual representations for designers, engineers, and marketing professionals. The company is committed to improving both the calculation speed and graphic display quality of its 3D visualizations, thereby streamlining workflows and elevating the standards of visual communication in various industries.

Blue Ridge Numerics

Acquisition in 2011
Blue Ridge Numerics, Inc. is a company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, specializing in the development and sale of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. Founded in 1992, the company offers CFdesign, a software solution that allows mechanical engineers to analyze fluid flow and thermal performance during the virtual prototyping process. This software transforms various modeling platforms, such as Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, and SolidWorks, into interactive tools for simulating fluid dynamics and thermal testing. In addition to its software products, Blue Ridge Numerics provides engineering services to support clients in optimizing their designs before physical prototyping. With a presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company aims to enhance product design efficiency through advanced simulation capabilities.

Elektro-CAE Software GmbH

Acquisition in 2008
Elektro-CAE Software GmbH provides electrical computer-aided design software for the mechanical engineering, energy, and construction industries.

3D Geo

Acquisition in 2008
3D Geo is a developer of advanced 3D urban modeling software that specializes in real-time visualization, management, and distribution of geographic information. Its innovative software solutions enable users to create detailed and accurate 3D representations of urban environments, facilitating better planning and decision-making for various stakeholders. By focusing on enhancing the accessibility and usability of geographic data, 3D Geo aims to improve urban management and development processes.

Skymatter

Acquisition in 2007
Skymatter’s Mudbox software offers a new paradigm of 3D brush-based modeling, allowing users to sculpt organic shapes in 3D space with brush-like tools. Appealing to both traditional sculptors and digital artists, Mudbox provides a simple and fast toolset for creative modeling, prototyping and detailing. 3D assets created in Mudbox are often imported into Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk Maya software for texturing, rigging, animation and final rendering.

PlassoTech

Acquisition in 2007
PlassoTech, is a supplier of analysis and simulation software for the mechanical design market.

Cumulate Labs

Acquisition in 2007
Web-based Computer Aided Design Software

CAiCE Software

Acquisition in 2002
CAiCE Software Corporation specializes in developing surveying and engineering applications tailored for transportation agencies and consultants. Their suite of applications includes powerful, cutting-edge civil software automation tools designed to enhance the capabilities of survey, civil design, and water resources engineers. These tools provide advanced engineering solutions and support informed decision-making processes within these fields.

Buzzsaw.com

Acquisition in 2001
Buzzsaw is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in online collaboration applications tailored for the building industry in the United States. It provides construction data management software designed to facilitate documentation and modeling for engineering and architecture projects. The company's tools are aimed at helping teams maintain project schedules and budgets, enhancing efficiency and communication throughout the construction process.

Buzzsaw.com

Series B in 2000
Buzzsaw is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in online collaboration applications tailored for the building industry in the United States. It provides construction data management software designed to facilitate documentation and modeling for engineering and architecture projects. The company's tools are aimed at helping teams maintain project schedules and budgets, enhancing efficiency and communication throughout the construction process.

Buzzsaw.com

Series A in 1999
Buzzsaw is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in online collaboration applications tailored for the building industry in the United States. It provides construction data management software designed to facilitate documentation and modeling for engineering and architecture projects. The company's tools are aimed at helping teams maintain project schedules and budgets, enhancing efficiency and communication throughout the construction process.

Micro Engineering Solutions

Acquisition in 1992
Micro Engineering Solutions is a developer and marketer of manufacturing CAD / CAM software.
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