Bentley Systems

Bentley Systems, Incorporated is a software company that specializes in infrastructure engineering solutions for design, construction, and operations. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, Bentley develops a range of applications, including MicroStation for modeling and visualization, ProjectWise for project information management, and AssetWise for asset management. The company also offers PlantSight, which enhances plant operations, and SYNCHRO XR for interactive digital construction modeling. Bentley's offerings extend to cloud-based solutions like iModelHub, OpenSite Designer for civil site development, and iModel.js for infrastructure digital twins. Targeting engineers, architects, contractors, and geospatial professionals, Bentley provides comprehensive services, including implementation, consulting, and managed services. With a significant portion of its revenue generated internationally, Bentley Systems is recognized for its expertise in specialized fields such as bridge and rail design, distinguishing itself from broader competitors in the market.

Gregory Bentley

Executive Chairman of the Board

David Hollister

Chief Investment Officer and CFO

Justin Schmidt

Vice President, Corporate Development

Past deals in Geospatial

Cesium

Acquisition in 2024
Cesium is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in a platform for tiling, visualizing, and analyzing 3D geospatial data. The platform is designed to assist developers in integrating 3D data into applications, allowing data providers to share large datasets in real-time through simple links. Cesium's technology enables the streaming and analysis of 3D geospatial data across various industries, maximizing the utility of this information. As a spinout of Analytical Graphics Inc., the company focuses on enhancing security and space software development through its innovative geospatial mapping and analysis capabilities.

INRO Software

Acquisition in 2021
INRO Software specializes in multimodal transportation planning, traffic simulation, and mobility visualization services. The company develops tools for the transport sector, including a multimodal planning system for transportation forecasting and a vehicle-based traffic simulation platform designed for city-wide traffic management. Additionally, INRO Software offers a mobility visualization solution that provides data visualization and analytics for large-scale mobility and geospatial datasets. These products assist metropolitan, regional, and national transport operators and planning agencies in understanding and addressing the impacts on transportation systems, ultimately contributing to the advancement of mobility simulation and modeling.

Seequent

Acquisition in 2021
Seequent Limited is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in designing and developing 3D geological modeling software solutions tailored for various industries, including mining, energy, environmental, geothermal, and hydrogeology. The company's primary products include Leapfrog Geo, Leapfrog Hydro, Leapfrog Geothermal, and Leapfrog Mining, which utilize implicit modeling techniques to create detailed geological models in a three-dimensional environment. These tools assist geologists and scientists in generating insights from geological data, facilitating informed decision-making regarding earth, environmental, and energy challenges. Formerly known as ARANZ Geo Limited, Seequent was established in 2009 and rebranded in November 2017. The company has a global presence, with support offices in countries such as Canada, the United States, Peru, Chile, Denmark, Turkey, South Africa, and Australia.

Orbit GeoSpatial Technologies

Acquisition in 2019
Orbit GeoSpatial Technologies specializes in geospatial software that focuses on capturing, modeling, and sharing advanced 3D mapping solutions. Established in 1962, the company has evolved from analog systems to modern digital techniques, leveraging decades of expertise to serve municipalities, law enforcement, and other clients. Their software facilitates efficient management, viewing, extraction, publication, and integration of 3D mapping content into various workflows, whether on desktop or cloud platforms. Orbit's offerings are particularly tailored for mobile mapping, UAS mapping, indoor mapping, and aerial oblique mapping, streamlining complex data management processes and delivering impressive results for users.

Citilabs

Acquisition in 2019
Citilabs is a global provider of mobility analytics that serves businesses and government agencies to foster positive changes in communities and organizations. Headquartered in Sacramento, with additional offices in Atlanta, Tallahassee, Abu Dhabi, and Milan, Citilabs has a 40-year history as an industry leader. The company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that allows clients to measure, manage, and predict human mobility patterns. This capability enables clients across various sectors, including transportation, advertising, insurance, real estate, smart cities, utilities, and automotive, to gain a deeper understanding of market trends and improve decision-making. With a client base of nearly 2,500 across more than 70 countries, Citilabs is committed to delivering meaningful insights that drive effective change.

Keynetix

Acquisition in 2019
Keynetix Limited, established in 2000 and headquartered in Redditch, UK, specialises in developing cloud-based software for managing geotechnical data. Their flagship product, HoleBASE SI, serves as a comprehensive database for geotechnical and geoenvironmental information, enabling users to generate customised borehole logs and sections with ease. Keynetix's solutions facilitate efficient capture, visualisation, modelling, and sharing of geotechnical data, helping organisations streamline their processes. Since May 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Bentley Systems, Incorporated. Notably, Keynetix has been recognised for its innovation in the Ground Engineering industry.

Agency9

Acquisition in 2018
Agency9 AB, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden with an additional location in LuleƄ, is a leading provider of web and mobile solutions for three-dimensional (3D) visualization of geographic information and maps. The company specializes in enhancing collaboration and communication within the infrastructure, construction, and public sectors through its innovative software offerings. Agency9's products include CityPlanner, a cloud service for urban planning, and 3DMaps SDK, a platform supporting the development of 3D-enabled applications for various uses such as geoportals, navigation, issue tracking, and fleet management. The company serves cities and municipalities across Europe and Asia through distribution partners and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

SoilVision Systems

Acquisition in 2018
SoilVision Systems specializes in developing advanced software for soil engineering, focusing on the 3D conceptual design and analysis of slope stability, groundwater flow, and various coupled processes in geotechnical and hydrogeological applications. Its software enables users to perform numerical modeling and analyze complex problems related to earth structures, including soil and rock slope stability for earth dams, open pits, levees, embankments, and retaining walls. The solutions provided by SoilVision are particularly valuable in the mining industry, where they assist in the design and evaluation of large engineered earth structures. The software supports both basic design needs and more sophisticated analyses, making it a versatile tool for geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineers.

Plaxis

Acquisition in 2018
Plaxis is a leading provider of geotechnical engineering software, utilizing the finite element method to deliver advanced solutions for users in over 100 countries. Renowned as the industry standard in geotechnical design, Plaxis serves a diverse clientele that includes project owners, contractors, consultants, and governmental organizations across civil engineering, oil and gas, and offshore industries. The company specializes in custom software development, offering tools and support services that empower customers to effectively address complex geotechnical modeling challenges. Additionally, Plaxis provides educational resources to enhance user proficiency and application of its software.
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