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.
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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 develops an augmented reality construction management software that enhances efficiency and reduces risks for construction professionals. By employing 3D Building Information Models (BIM), the platform allows construction site managers and craftsmen to visualize project plans accurately on-site using mobile devices. This technology facilitates real-time monitoring and communication among stakeholders, enabling early detection of errors, such as discrepancies in the BIM model or construction site conditions. Users can mark issues and add annotations, which are accessible to all involved parties, streamlining the communication process that typically occurs at various stages of construction. By identifying and addressing errors early, GAMMA AR helps mitigate costly adjustments and delays, ultimately saving both time and money. Additionally, the software remains valuable post-construction by assisting facility managers in building maintenance, allowing for better visualization of infrastructure. Through the GAMMA BIM PORTAL, planners and project managers can manage projects efficiently, distribute files, and track tasks, enhancing overall project coordination.
Golaem
Acquisition in 2024
Golaem S.A. is a French company specializing in software solutions for creating autonomous human-like characters that can perform realistic actions in real time. Founded in 2008 and based in Cesson-Sévigné, France, Golaem develops tools for simulating individual and collective human behaviors in digital environments. Its primary products include the Golaem Crowd plugin for character simulation within Autodesk Maya, the Golaem Puppet for real-time animation from motion capture outputs, and the Golaem SDK for integrating virtual humans into 3D worlds. The software provides variations in visual appearance, animation, and behavior, allowing creators to enhance their digital content. Golaem's technologies cater to various industries such as animation, visual effects, transportation, defense, and manufacturing, facilitating streamlined content creation and engaging digital experiences. The company originated from a research team at INRIA and collaborates with several academic institutions.
Sloyd
Seed Round in 2024
Sloyd is a developer of software that simplifies the creation of custom 3D digital assets for game developers. Its platform leverages artificial intelligence to enable rapid customization of 3D models through a user-friendly web application, featuring templates and intuitive controls such as sliders and toggles. Sloyd's technology includes advanced UV-unwrapping and optimized mesh generation, ensuring that all assets are ready for immediate use in games. The company's solution facilitates in-game creation and user-generated content on an unprecedented scale, with capabilities for real-time model generation and significant storage savings. By combining parametric modeling with AI, Sloyd empowers creators to efficiently develop and modify large-scale environments and assets, significantly enhancing the game development process.
Wonder Dynamics
Acquisition in 2024
Wonder Dynamics is a media-tech startup co-founded by Tye Sheridan and Nikola Todorovic in Los Angeles, California. The company focuses on developing AI technology that enhances storytelling, allowing independent filmmakers to create high-quality visual effects comparable to those of major studios while significantly reducing production costs. Their innovative tools enable viewers to engage in artificial intelligence-powered conversations with characters in films and television shows, thereby improving the overall viewing experience. By combining advanced AI capabilities with cinematic storytelling, Wonder Dynamics aims to democratize access to high-level production resources for indie creators.
PIX System
Acquisition in 2024
PIX System is an entertainment technology company that offers a secure communication and content management suite designed to facilitate creative flow throughout the production life-cycle. By ensuring that ideas are accurately shared, stored, and preserved, PIX helps maintain creative continuity and minimize project risk. Professionals in the industry select PIX for its innovative tools and secure solutions, which are tailored to meet the demands of a fast-paced production environment. The company's commitment to personalized service further enhances its appeal among clients seeking to streamline their creative processes.
Payapps
Acquisition in 2024
Payapps is a leading provider of subcontractor payment management solutions within the construction industry, offering a cloud-based platform that facilitates collaboration between main contractors and subcontractors. The software streamlines the preparation, submission, assessment, valuation, and certification of payment applications, making online payments more efficient and reducing reliance on cumbersome paperwork. With a global customer base exceeding 25,000, including asset owners, developers, general contractors, and subcontractors, Payapps is focused on revolutionizing payment management practices and enhancing operational performance across the construction sector. The company is headquartered in Fortitude Valley, Australia, and maintains operations in North America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.
VAPAR
Series A in 2024
VAPAR develops engineering software focused on pipe asset management, aiming to enhance the efficiency of water pipe repair and maintenance. By integrating artificial intelligence and geographic information systems, VAPAR's cloud-based platform automates the detection of pipe faults and the mapping of infrastructure from closed-circuit television footage. This automation eliminates repetitive manual tasks, streamlining condition assessments and improving inspection processes. As a result, VAPAR enables councils, utilities, and contractors to save time and optimize maintenance expenditures, ultimately facilitating more effective management of water infrastructure.
KOPE
Seed Round in 2024
KOPE is a developer of a cloud-based software platform that facilitates offsite construction by connecting design, manufacturing, and construction processes. The platform incorporates standardized processes and algorithms to streamline operations, promoting automation from design to manufacturing. By enhancing visibility and implementation of construction products, KOPE supports a low-carbon and resource-efficient agenda, thereby accelerating the adoption of offsite construction methods within the industry.
FlexSim
Acquisition in 2023
FlexSim Software Products, Inc. specializes in developing 3D simulation software solutions aimed at various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain management. Its flagship product, FlexSim, allows users to model, simulate, and visualize complex systems, enabling businesses to analyze and improve their processes. The software features capabilities for model building, 3D visualization, business analysis, and dashboard analytics, which help optimize operations across sectors such as manufacturing, warehousing, and healthcare. Additionally, FlexSim offers specialized tools like FlexSim Healthcare to enhance patient flow and facility management in medical settings. The company provides consulting, custom development, and training services to support its clients in effectively implementing simulation technology. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Orem, Utah, FlexSim operates internationally through a network of distributors and has additional offices in Canada, Mexico, India, Germany, and China.
Transcend Software
Series B in 2023
Trancend’s mission is to transform the way engineering firms, utilities, and technology suppliers assess and design critical infrastructure. Transcend was started to help transform the culture of these firms by providing software that automates the preliminary engineering of any kind of vertical asset. As these firms implement Transcend’s software it lowers costs, increases revenue (bid on more projects, faster, with more detail in less time), and frees up engineers to evaluate innovative technologies and sustainable design approaches, transcending the standard and sub-optimal solutions of years past.
Avalanche Energy
Series A in 2023
Avalanche Energy is a fusion energy startup focused on developing compact micro-fusion reactors for various applications, including distributed energy, mobility, and space propulsion. The company utilizes a unique modular reactor architecture that can be stacked to provide scalable and limitless power solutions. By harnessing a self-sustaining fusion chain reaction, Avalanche Energy aims to deliver carbon-free energy while ensuring safety and eliminating long-lived radioactive waste. The company emphasizes rapid design, build, test, and fix cycles to facilitate quick development and scalability, addressing the increasing global demand for clean energy solutions.
UNIFI Labs
Acquisition in 2023
UNIFI Labs is a company that provides a cloud platform designed for the creation and management of Building Information Modeling (BIM) content. It serves the building industry by offering comprehensive solutions for the entire BIM content life cycle, facilitating the creation, organization, access, and management of digital building assets. With a team that combines industry expertise with advanced technology, UNIFI Labs ensures high-quality BIM assets and data consistency across various teams and global offices. Their platform enhances collaboration among architectural, engineering, construction, and manufacturing organizations by enabling anywhere access to vital building content.
Arcturus
Series A in 2022
Arcturus is a software company that specializes in the post-production and streaming of volumetric videos. The company's platform, Holosuite, enables creatives to finesse and amplify volumetric captures to fit artistic and production goals. HoloSuite is designed to author, edit, and stream volumetrically captured performers so that producers can create immersive virtual and augmented reality experiences using live-action performances.
CloudNC
Series B in 2022
CloudNC Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing software to automate the programming of computerized numerical control (CNC) milling machines. Established in 2015, CloudNC aims to modernize the manufacturing industry by creating advanced software that allows factories to autonomously produce precision parts, which are essential for various aspects of modern life, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics. The company's technology transforms CNC milling machines into user-friendly devices that require minimal human intervention, thus enhancing efficiency, reducing lead times, and increasing scalability for manufacturers. By focusing on automation and sustainability, CloudNC seeks to revolutionize the manufacturing process, making it ten times more efficient and positioning itself at the forefront of a $150 billion industry.
Eyrus
Series A in 2022
Eyrus is a workforce visibility platform tailored for the construction industry, focusing on automating the collection of workforce data to improve various operational aspects such as attendance, timekeeping, safety, and security. By implementing Eyrus during workforce registration, project teams can easily capture essential information regarding OSHA compliance, health and safety training, and equipment qualifications through user-friendly worker profiles. Utilizing IoT and mobile technology, Eyrus enables real-time monitoring of workforce interactions on job sites, enhancing access control and providing timely alerts during emergencies. The platform also offers compliance reporting metrics and analytics that aid in schedule forecasting, helping to identify potential delays and improve decision-making and project planning. Overall, Eyrus delivers actionable insights that enhance resource management, project safety, and efficiency in commercial construction.
Prodsmart
Acquisition in 2022
Prodsmart, Informática, Lda. is a software development company based in Lisbon, Portugal, specializing in analytics and optimization solutions for manufacturing assembly lines and job shops. Founded in 2013, the company offers a real-time tracking system that helps factories transition to a digital smart factory model by eliminating paperwork and collecting data via smartphones on the shop floor. Its software provides various functionalities, including shop floor management, real-time dashboards, planning and scheduling, product traceability, inventory management, and custom reporting, all accessible remotely. Prodsmart serves a diverse range of industries, such as automotive, construction, electronics, food and beverage, and textiles, among others. Notable clients include Componor, Mitsubishi, and Alualpha, reflecting the company's significant presence in the manufacturing sector.
Moxion
Acquisition in 2022
Moxion Limited is a company that develops a software-as-a-service (SaaS) production collaboration platform specifically for filmmakers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with an office in Los Angeles, it offers a solution that allows producers to share, communicate, and organize footage globally, complete with metadata. The platform enables users to comment, add markers, and draw on clips, while also facilitating the creation of folders for content organization and assigning viewing access to specific audiences. Utilizing proprietary technology and high-level encryption, Moxion allows teams to view and utilize footage almost immediately after capture, enhancing the filmmaking process. The company serves a diverse clientele, including motion picture production companies and studios across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
ProEst Estimating Software
Acquisition in 2021
ProEst is a prominent developer of construction estimating and digital takeoff software, serving over 8,000 construction companies since its inception in 1976. The company offers an innovative platform that integrates detailed cost estimating with digital takeoffs and industry-specific material databases, providing a comprehensive solution for improving estimating processes. Built with advanced Microsoft technology, including a SQL database and .NET development platform, ProEst's software is designed for ease of use and functionality. It also integrates seamlessly with various business tools, construction accounting programs, and online plan rooms, enabling construction companies to streamline their operations efficiently.
SpaceIQ
Venture Round in 2021
SpaceIQ LLC is a technology-driven software company specializing in workplace management solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Sandy, Utah, SpaceIQ offers a cloud-based platform that integrates various functionalities, including space planning, move management, real estate forecasting, and employee engagement tools. Its services cater to companies of all sizes, providing features such as hot desking, meeting room scheduling, and project management, all designed to enhance operational efficiency and improve workplace productivity. The platform also supports seamless integrations with tools like Slack, ensuring centralized visibility and streamlined processes for organizations.
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 the way PLM is approached by making it more accessible to all participants in the supply chain, rather than focusing solely on large multinational corporations. Upchain's software facilitates collaboration across 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. This comprehensive approach enables manufacturers operating within complex value chains to enhance revenue, reduce costs, and improve product quality, thereby streamlining the entire lifecycle from initial design to final assembly.
Innovyze
Acquisition in 2021
Innovyze is a global provider of software solutions focused on wet infrastructure business analytics, catering to the technological needs of water and wastewater utilities, government agencies, and engineering organizations. The company serves a diverse clientele, including major cities and foremost utilities across the UK, Australia, East Asia, and North America, as well as top-rated design firms worldwide. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, Innovyze offers a connected portfolio of advanced products that empower engineers to effectively plan, manage, design, protect, operate, and sustain efficient and reliable water infrastructure systems. This comprehensive approach ensures that its clients can achieve optimal performance and enduring success in their operations.
Factory_OS
Series B in 2020
Factory OS, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells modular re-locatable apartment buildings and residential homes, specializing in off-site construction. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Vallejo, California, the company offers a wide range of modular solutions, including multi-family residential homes, prefabricated townhouses, modular apartments, and various commercial structures such as office buildings and retail locations. Factory OS employs an integrated and tech-enabled approach to streamline the housing development process, focusing on reducing waste, controlling energy consumption, and enhancing building efficiency. The company is committed to innovation through an active research and development program that incorporates advancements in design, technology, and construction methods.
Autodesk Forma
Acquisition in 2020
Spacemaker AI, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in software that analyzes data to optimize building site selection. The company's innovative AI technology generates and evaluates billions of site proposals, taking into account various factors such as zoning regulations, environmental conditions, and market preferences. This allows architects, real estate developers, and municipalities to identify the most advantageous building sites and access detailed insights into each option. Since becoming a subsidiary of Autodesk, Spacemaker AI continues to enhance its offerings, providing valuable tools that significantly improve decision-making in the real estate and construction sectors.
Pype
Acquisition in 2020
Pype, Inc. specializes in software solutions tailored for the construction industry, focusing on project management and contract compliance. Founded in 2013 and based in Chantilly, Virginia, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Pype offers a suite of integrated SaaS products. These include AutoSpecs, which utilizes machine-learning algorithms to analyze specifications and extract actionable data; Closeout, a centralized portal for managing closeout documentation; eBinder, which compiles turnover documentation; and SmartPlans, designed to automatically extract submittals and schedules from project drawings. The company's innovative platforms have gained traction among leading general contractors and architectural firms, enhancing efficiency and standardization throughout the project life cycle. As of August 2020, Pype operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc., further solidifying its presence in the industry.
Bridgit
Venture Round in 2020
Bridgit is an Australian privately owned non-bank lender. At Bridgit, it is our mission to revolutionise property financing and offer Australians a solution that helps them progress in life, without any of the red tape. When it comes to buying property it can be very competitive and difficult to find the perfect home, a Bridgit loan is a great option for homeowners who want to buy on their terms by finding their next home without having to sell first. Through the use of technology we make it easy, with a 5 minute online application, same day approval and no monthly repayments you can focus on the important things. It is all about giving hard working Australians the opportunity to make progress in their lives, without the hold backs.
Shine
Grant in 2020
Shine designs, manufactures, and installs solar systems for people transitioning out of homelessness. Across three product lines, Shine has gathered investments from private sources and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Eaigle
Grant in 2020
EAIGLE is an artificial intelligence platform designed to support enterprises in the supply chain and retail sectors by utilizing vision data to tackle various operational challenges. Its flagship solution, AVAC™, automates vehicle access control by leveraging existing security camera footage to gather and validate vehicle information, including truck and trailer numbers, container details, and license plates. Additionally, EAIGLE offers features such as footfall traffic insights, heat map analytics for shoppers, queue management, and monitoring of loading docks and truck parking. These capabilities enable businesses to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance.
Aurigo
Corporate Round in 2020
Aurigo Software Technologies, Inc., established in 2000, specializes in cloud-based software solutions for capital infrastructure projects. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with subsidiaries in Canada and India, Aurigo serves large capital program owners such as departments of transportation, cities, and water authorities. Its flagship product, Aurigo Masterworks Cloud, automates various phases of the capital project construction lifecycle, including capital planning, bidding, contract management, mobile inspection, and out-year asset maintenance. Additionally, Aurigo Essentials caters to small and mid-size public agencies with a tailored construction project management solution. The company's offerings also extend to business automation solutions like permitting, right of way management, and claims processing. Aurigo's software is trusted by over 300 customers, managing more than $300 billion in capital programs across North America.
aPriori
Series C in 2019
aPriori Technologies Inc. specializes in product cost management software solutions for enterprises globally. The company provides an enterprise platform that enables manufacturers and their suppliers to effectively manage and control product costs throughout their organizations. aPriori's software facilitates design for manufacturability (DFM) and design to cost (DTC) insights, promoting collaboration across the product development process. This helps clients make informed decisions regarding design, sourcing, and manufacturing, ultimately reducing product costs and enhancing value. Additionally, aPriori offers a range of services including strategy development, deployment planning, best practice implementation, training, and technical support. Serving sectors such as industrial machinery, aerospace and defense, automotive, and high tech, aPriori was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The company has established a strategic partnership with QuEST Global Services Pte. Ltd.
Factory_OS
Corporate Round in 2019
Factory OS, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells modular re-locatable apartment buildings and residential homes, specializing in off-site construction. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Vallejo, California, the company offers a wide range of modular solutions, including multi-family residential homes, prefabricated townhouses, modular apartments, and various commercial structures such as office buildings and retail locations. Factory OS employs an integrated and tech-enabled approach to streamline the housing development process, focusing on reducing waste, controlling energy consumption, and enhancing building efficiency. The company is committed to innovation through an active research and development program that incorporates advancements in design, technology, and construction methods.
Rhumbix
Series B in 2019
Rhumbix, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a mobile platform tailored for the construction industry. Founded in 2013, Rhumbix focuses on modernizing construction field operations by providing tools that facilitate real-time data collection and reporting for the craft workforce. The platform enhances communication and information flow within project teams, allowing for better management of materials, tools, and approved plans. By enabling crews to go paperless, Rhumbix improves the measurement and management of labor productivity, ultimately leading to enhanced project efficiency and profitability. The software also empowers foremen and work crews by offering daily performance feedback, supporting site safety, and delivering valuable insights to project managers.
BuildingConnected
Acquisition in 2018
BuildingConnected, Inc. is a construction communication platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in bid management and cloud-based procurement services, allowing users to find, communicate, and share documents with general contractors and subcontractors. Its platform facilitates the pre-construction phase by enabling builders to send invitations to bid, manage bids, qualify vendors, and track opportunities. Additionally, BuildingConnected offers features such as performance analytics, a professional network for collaboration, and integrated cloud storage. It also provides data owners with tools to view portfolio performance and plan for future projects. As of January 2019, BuildingConnected operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc.
Simprints
Grant in 2018
Simprints is a nonprofit technology company focused on enhancing global development efforts to alleviate poverty. It develops mobile biometric scanner software and identification tools that provide an affordable and secure fingerprint system designed for challenging environments. Simprints' solutions enable healthcare workers in remote areas to access patient records digitally through a mobile device, thus improving the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery. By ensuring that resources like vaccines and public goods reach those who need them most, Simprints aims to increase transparency and accountability in the distribution of aid and services.
PlanGrid
Acquisition in 2018
PlanGrid, Inc. is a cloud-based construction document collaboration platform designed to enhance productivity in the construction industry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company allows contractors and architects to share plans, markups, photos, and reports instantaneously across all project stakeholders. Its platform facilitates collaboration through desktop and mobile devices, enabling users to access project plans, specifications, and essential documents such as RFIs and punchlists in real time. PlanGrid's solution is utilized by major construction firms, streamlining the management of construction documentation and improving project efficiency. The company was previously known as Loupe, Inc. and is a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc.
Assemble Systems
Acquisition in 2018
Assemble Systems, Inc. specializes in developing web-based software solutions for managing building information modeling (BIM) data. Its flagship product, Assemble Insight, is a cloud platform that enables architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms to effectively utilize BIM data for enhanced project insight and collaboration. The platform supports various workflows, such as estimating, construction change management, and budget tracking, allowing users to create a comprehensive inventory of models and synchronize data efficiently. Assemble Systems has successfully managed over 7,500 projects and caters to a diverse clientele, including general contractors, preconstruction estimating teams, and BIM/VDC managers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Assemble Systems operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc.
eSUB Construction Software
Series A in 2018
eSUB Inc. specializes in developing cloud-based construction management software tailored for subcontractors across various trades, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and drywall industries. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Diego, California, eSUB's software solutions encompass project management, time card management, corporate management, and resource management. The platform enables users to manage projects paperlessly from any device, ensuring that all documents, such as photos, drawings, and status reports, are centralized and accessible at any time and from any location. By collecting field data and managing site events, labor activities, material costs, and workforce information, eSUB empowers contractors to enhance productivity and streamline the completion of construction projects.
Simprints
Grant in 2017
Simprints is a nonprofit technology company focused on enhancing global development efforts to alleviate poverty. It develops mobile biometric scanner software and identification tools that provide an affordable and secure fingerprint system designed for challenging environments. Simprints' solutions enable healthcare workers in remote areas to access patient records digitally through a mobile device, thus improving the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery. By ensuring that resources like vaccines and public goods reach those who need them most, Simprints aims to increase transparency and accountability in the distribution of aid and services.
Newmetrix
Series A in 2017
Newmetrix is a technology company that offers a cloud-based video management platform aimed at minimizing risks on construction job sites through the integration of human and artificial intelligence. The platform leverages machine learning to analyze images and videos from various projects, categorizing them with construction-specific tags. This capability helps clients address challenges related to management, collaboration, search, and analysis of industrial visual content, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency in the construction industry.
3D Robotics
Series D in 2017
3D Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of drones, specializing in advanced aerial technology for sectors such as construction, insurance, surveying, agriculture, utilities, telecommunications, and public safety. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a range of products including the Solo motion control drone and Site Scan, a cloud-connected mobile application designed for autonomous inspections, scans, and surveys. Site Scan facilitates the creation of 2D maps and 3D models, while the company also provides the Pixhawk autopilot system for building unmanned aerial vehicles, along with various parts and accessories. 3D Robotics focuses on making drone technology accessible for data analysis and land mapping, enabling clients to collect accurate aerial data and transform it into actionable insights for informed decision-making at construction sites. The company distributes its products through resellers and its online store globally.
Conductor Technologies
Seed Round in 2017
Conductor Technologies, Inc. specializes in providing a cloud rendering platform tailored for the media and entertainment industry, facilitating the transition from traditional on-premises infrastructure to scalable cloud-based solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company’s platform supports a variety of software products, including Katana, Maya, Nuke, and V-Ray, and is compatible with Linux, MacOS, and Windows operating systems. Conductor Technologies enables studios of all sizes to manage complex workflows for visual effects and animation, allowing seamless integration of custom tools and off-the-shelf software into the cloud. The platform enhances operational efficiency by providing insights and control over usage and spending, while also managing critical tasks such as uploads, downloads, queuing, and security.
Moon Express
Series B in 2017
Moon Express is a privately financed commercial space company focused on lunar exploration and resource utilization. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Bob Richards, Naveen Jain, and Dr. Barney Pell, the company seeks to make the Moon's resources accessible to humanity and to foster new commercial activities beyond Earth orbit. Moon Express develops innovative and scalable robotic spacecraft aimed at reducing the costs associated with commercial space missions. The company has established partnerships with NASA, both as a collaborator and a customer, including contracts for lunar cargo delivery and participation in the Lunar CATALYST program. Headquartered at the NASA Ames Research Park in Mountain View, California, Moon Express also operates facilities in Huntsville, Alberta, and at the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral in Florida. Through its advancements in space technology, Moon Express aims to redefine possibilities for exploration and resource harvesting in the solar system.
Simprints
Grant in 2016
Simprints is a nonprofit technology company focused on enhancing global development efforts to alleviate poverty. It develops mobile biometric scanner software and identification tools that provide an affordable and secure fingerprint system designed for challenging environments. Simprints' solutions enable healthcare workers in remote areas to access patient records digitally through a mobile device, thus improving the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery. By ensuring that resources like vaccines and public goods reach those who need them most, Simprints aims to increase transparency and accountability in the distribution of aid and services.
Modbot
Seed Round in 2016
Modbot Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based robot development platform that enables hobbyists, academics, students, and industry professionals to realize their creative technology projects. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Modbot offers a modular robotics system that provides industrial precision and power for consumer-assembled robots. This cost-effective and reconfigurable platform consists of standardized modules that can be easily combined to meet specific user requirements, bridging the gap between low-cost hobbyist kits and high-end industrial equipment. The platform supports various applications across manufacturing, education, engineering, and consumer sectors, allowing users to develop innovative ideas, analyze productivity data, and manage maintenance efficiently.
Formlabs
Series B in 2016
Formlabs Inc. is a company that designs and manufactures advanced 3D printing systems targeted at engineers, designers, and artists. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Formlabs offers a diverse range of products, including the Form 3, Form 3B, and Form 3L printers, all utilizing Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology. The company also provides post-processing solutions such as Form Wash and Form Cure, as well as the Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer and the Form Cell manufacturing solution. Formlabs develops high-performance materials for various applications in industries like dental, healthcare, jewelry, and education. Its PreForm software facilitates the preparation of models for printing, making it a preferred choice among professionals worldwide. With additional offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina, Formlabs continues to innovate in the field of 3D printing, enhancing the capabilities of digital fabrication.
CadSoft Computer GmbH
Acquisition in 2016
CadSoft Computer GmbH develops and supplies computer aided design software.
EAGLE Software
Acquisition in 2016
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3D Robotics
Venture Round in 2016
3D Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of drones, specializing in advanced aerial technology for sectors such as construction, insurance, surveying, agriculture, utilities, telecommunications, and public safety. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a range of products including the Solo motion control drone and Site Scan, a cloud-connected mobile application designed for autonomous inspections, scans, and surveys. Site Scan facilitates the creation of 2D maps and 3D models, while the company also provides the Pixhawk autopilot system for building unmanned aerial vehicles, along with various parts and accessories. 3D Robotics focuses on making drone technology accessible for data analysis and land mapping, enabling clients to collect accurate aerial data and transform it into actionable insights for informed decision-making at construction sites. The company distributes its products through resellers and its online store globally.
MegaBots
Seed Round in 2016
MegaBots, Inc. is a company based in Berkeley, California, that specializes in the manufacture of giant piloted humanoid fighting robots inspired by science fiction, video games, and movies. Founded in 2014, MegaBots creates 15-foot-tall robots that engage in arena combat, firing cannonball-sized paintballs at speeds exceeding 120 miles per hour. The battles feature dramatic elements such as armor panels being torn off, smoke and sparks emanating from the robots, and the eventual collapse of the machines until only one remains standing. In addition to its robotic creations, the company operates an online store that sells merchandise including T-shirts, logo stickers, unlock codes for games, and art posters, catering to fans of the genre and eSports enthusiasts.
MakeTime
Series A in 2016
MakeTime Inc. operates an online platform that connects purchasers of machined components with suppliers of computer numerical control (CNC) machine services. Founded in 2014 and based in Lexington, Kentucky, MakeTime collects unused CNC machine time from qualified machine shops across the United States and matches orders with the appropriate suppliers. The platform allows users to upload parts, add them to a cart, and track production in real time, ensuring timely delivery of components. By streamlining the manufacturing process, MakeTime aims to eliminate inefficiencies, improve transparency, and simplify pricing for customers seeking immediate CNC machining capacity. In July 2018, MakeTime was acquired by Xometry Inc.
Solid Angle S. L.
Acquisition in 2016
Solid Angle S.L. is a software development company based in Madrid, Spain, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in creating advanced rendering software for animation and visual effects, notably through its flagship product, Arnold. Arnold is a Monte Carlo ray tracing renderer designed to meet the demands of feature-length animation and visual effects, and it is utilized by over 300 studios globally, including prominent names like ILM, Framestore, and MPC. The software supports a range of platforms, including Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X, and offers plug-ins for popular applications such as Maya, Houdini, and Cinema 4D. Solid Angle S.L. serves various sectors, providing essential tools for visual effects houses, animation studios, and architecture firms, among others. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc.
Xjet
Venture Round in 2016
XJet Ltd. is a manufacturer of advanced additive manufacturing solutions specializing in inkjet-based 3D printing systems for metal and ceramic parts. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Rehovot, Israel, the company initially focused on the solar industry before transitioning to metal additive manufacturing in 2013. XJet has developed a patented technology known as NanoParticle Jetting™ (NPJ), which utilizes solid metal nanoparticles suspended in liquid ink to produce high-quality, geometrically complex parts. This innovative approach allows for the ease of metal manufacturing akin to traditional inkjet printing without sacrificing production efficiency. The company serves various markets, including aerospace, automotive, medical, and tooling, and generates revenue through the sale of its 3D printing systems and consumables. With a strong emphasis on research and development, XJet boasts a team of 50 specialists and has filed numerous patents to protect its technological advancements.
UrbanSim
Seed Round in 2016
UrbanSim builds smart city SaaS platforms to help developers, planners, and citizens address hard problems like affordability, access, and resilience. The company employs AI, data science, 3D visualization, and cloud-based simulation. They provide behavioral realism, cost-effectiveness, and policy sensitivity.
Seebo
Series A in 2016
Seebo is a developer of process-based artificial intelligence technology designed to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Its solutions enable production teams to predict and prevent quality, yield, and waste losses across production lines. The technology offers guidance on process inefficiencies through automated root cause analysis, provides predictive recommendations for preventing these inefficiencies, and issues proactive alerts to inform teams when action is necessary. By facilitating global process optimization, Seebo helps manufacturers improve quality, throughput, and yield while simultaneously reducing waste, energy costs, and emissions.
NetFabb
Acquisition in 2015
netfabb GmbH develops software solutions for industrial additive design and manufacturing, focusing on 3D printing. Founded in 2009 and based in Lupburg, Germany, the company offers a range of products including netfabb Professional and netfabb Enterprise for advanced 3D printing, netfabb Private for home editing of 3D printing data, and netfabb Engines for machine-specific applications. Additionally, netfabb provides services such as cloud solutions, training, and support. As a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc., netfabb is recognized for its comprehensive portfolio that includes tools like Selective Space Structures, CAD Import, and Automatic Packing, available across various operating systems including Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
Source3
Seed Round in 2015
Source3 is a pioneering platform that specializes in the end-to-end management of intellectual property related to user-generated content. It offers services such as IP recognition, licensing, and rights administration, facilitating connections between creators, marketplaces, and brands. This platform enables the monetization of user content across both physical and digital products. Source3 addresses the complexities of global licensing challenges by providing scalable, turn-key solutions that empower brands to effectively manage their intellectual property rights, measure their market presence, and take necessary actions against copyright and trademark infringements. The company's expertise extends to various digital mediums, including music, videos, and 3D printing.
SeeControl
Acquisition in 2015
SeeControl is a developer and operator of a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) business applications platform. This platform provides a Software as a Service solution that enables companies to connect, analyze, control, and manage remote products and assets without requiring coding skills. By organizing and interpreting data from the IoT, SeeControl helps businesses enhance operational efficiency and generate new revenue streams in the Industrial Internet Age. Its clientele includes established corporations such as ABB, HP, and Fujitsu, as well as innovative IoT companies, all of which rely on SeeControl to manage over one million connected devices globally.
Skycatch
Series B in 2015
Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in aerial data capture and analytics, primarily for the construction and mining industries. The company designs and produces the Evolution3 drone, which enables real-time data capture and 3D rendering. Skycatch also offers a proprietary app called Commander for drone operation, along with Dashboard software that analyzes collected data and facilitates team collaboration. Their platform combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide clients with high-precision data quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2013, Skycatch focuses on indexing and extracting critical information from the physical world, helping enterprises visualize their environments with accuracy and ease.
Voxel8
Series A in 2015
Voxel8 Inc. is a technology company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, that specializes in the design and manufacture of electronic devices and advanced 3D printing solutions. Established in 2013, Voxel8 has developed a unique digital 3D printing technology that allows for the zonal tuning of mechanical properties in various textiles, making it applicable in sectors such as footwear, apparel, and medical devices. Their systems enable the customization of each print, enhancing both performance and aesthetics while minimizing waste through an additive manufacturing process. Additionally, Voxel8 offers Project Wire, a cloud-based software tool that facilitates the design of 3D printable electronic devices compatible with their printers. With a focus on sustainability, the company has created a range of bio-based materials aimed at reducing the carbon footprint associated with textile production. This innovative approach not only improves functional performance—such as abrasion resistance and cushioning—but also allows for the integration of 3D embellishments and color, significantly transforming the landscape of footwear and athletic apparel manufacturing.
Genome Compiler
Seed Round in 2015
Genome Compiler Corporation offers a software platform tailored for genetic engineers and synthetic biologists, facilitating DNA design, visualization, data management, and collaborative efforts. The platform includes tools for designing and debugging biological code, along with repositories for plasmids and parts, and connections to DNA synthesis providers. By integrating lab automation services, Genome Compiler enables users to efficiently create combinatorial designs for their projects. Incorporated in 2011 and based in Los Altos, California, Genome Compiler operates as a subsidiary of Twist Bioscience Corporation. Its solutions support professionals in biotechnology, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals, aiming to streamline the development of innovative, bio-based products.
Lucid
Series B in 2015
Lucid is a software company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in building energy management and automation through its platform, BuildingOS. Founded in 2004 and formerly known as Lucid Design Group, Inc., the company provides a SaaS-based solution that centralizes commercial building data, enabling data-driven decisions to enhance building efficiency and portfolio performance. BuildingOS supports over 500 customers, managing approximately 13,000 buildings and nearly 1.5 billion square feet of space. The platform facilitates collaboration among finance, operations, and sustainability teams, allowing them to optimize building performance and reduce energy consumption, addressing annual energy bills that total around $500 million for its clients. Lucid operates as a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, Inc. since 2018.
MatterFab
Series A in 2015
MatterFab specializes in 3D metal printing services aimed at overcoming the limitations of traditional industrial fabrication. The company offers a comprehensive production solution that includes advanced printers, material supply, traceable powder cartridges, and various support services such as training, education, maintenance, and application engineering. By providing these resources, MatterFab enables clients to accelerate their adoption of additive manufacturing, thereby reshaping their manufacturing processes and enhancing production capabilities. Through its innovative approach, MatterFab plays a significant role in advancing the integration of 3D printing technology within organizations.
Building Conversations
Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Building Conversations specializes in augmented reality solutions designed for real estate developers and architecture firms. The company offers a mobile app that enhances communication among stakeholders by providing a platform for visualizing architectural concepts. This innovative tool is customizable and aims to streamline the building proposal process, addressing various challenges faced by users, whether they are involved in small neighborhood projects or large-scale developments. By facilitating clearer communication, Building Conversations enables designers to effectively convey their ideas, ultimately saving time and resources in the architectural design process.
Synthicity
Acquisition in 2015
Synthicity is a company that offers software applications designed to facilitate informed decision-making in urban development. It serves a variety of stakeholders, including planners, designers, architects, community residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, developers, and investors. The company's product lineup includes UrbanCanvas, GeoCanvas, and UrbanSim, which provide tools for urban analytics, data processing, and urban planning. Additionally, Synthicity operates in the realm of community housing services, functioning as a real estate agent and contributing to the planning and development processes in urban environments.
Modio
Acquisition in 2015
Modio Inc. is a company based in Reykjavik, Iceland, specializing in 3D printing and digital design. The Modio app enables users to create fully pose-able creatures and characters by utilizing a built-in part library, which can be customized with various textures and shapes. This innovative software allows individuals to design unique 3D models that can be printed using a desktop 3D printer, transforming digital creations into tangible objects. Currently available for iPad, the app is accessible on the iOS app store and offers users free content for a limited time, inviting feedback and engagement from the community.
Panoramic Power
Series B in 2014
Panoramic Power Ltd. specializes in cloud-based energy management solutions that allow businesses to monitor and analyze energy consumption at both the multi-site and individual device levels. Founded in 2009 and based in Kfar Sava, Israel, the company offers a user-friendly dashboard that enhances energy efficiency, operational effectiveness, and sustainability efforts, while also helping to prevent equipment failures and ensure regulatory compliance. Panoramic Power's technology is non-invasive, wireless, and self-powered, providing detailed insights that enable organizations across various sectors, including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and education, to optimize their energy usage and reduce costs. The firm also offers deployment and reporting services to facilitate these improvements. As of 2015, Panoramic Power operates as a subsidiary of Centrica Nederland B.V.
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, founded in 2008 by Siavash Mahdevi, specializes in the development of 3D printing software tailored for engineering design. Based in London, the company offers a range of software solutions, including Autodesk Within and Autodesk Within Medical. Autodesk Within is designed to help users verify and optimize lattice and skin elements in their designs, while Autodesk Within Medical supports implant designers in creating coatings that enhance osseointegration. Additionally, the company's optimization software allows clients to input parameters such as weight requirements and stiffness to generate custom-designed lattice structures. Through its innovative software and consulting services, Within Technologies aims to provide high-quality design solutions at competitive prices.
Lucid
Debt Financing in 2014
Lucid is a software company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in building energy management and automation through its platform, BuildingOS. Founded in 2004 and formerly known as Lucid Design Group, Inc., the company provides a SaaS-based solution that centralizes commercial building data, enabling data-driven decisions to enhance building efficiency and portfolio performance. BuildingOS supports over 500 customers, managing approximately 13,000 buildings and nearly 1.5 billion square feet of space. The platform facilitates collaboration among finance, operations, and sustainability teams, allowing them to optimize building performance and reduce energy consumption, addressing annual energy bills that total around $500 million for its clients. Lucid operates as a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, Inc. since 2018.
Topolabs
Acquisition in 2014
Topolabs Technology LLC was founded in late 2013 by James Page and Mark Sears. It was acquired by Autodesk in July 2014. Topolabs created software and other technology to significantly increase quality and strength from low-cost additive manufacturing machines. This technology became a cornerstone of Autodesk's manufacturing platform Forge: https://forge.autodesk.com/ Topolabs team also deveolped http://projectescher.com/ which uses IP from Topolabs.
Robin
Seed Round in 2014
Robin develops a hybrid workplace platform designed for connecting people with rooms, desks, and each other. It is used by businesses of all sizes to successfully manage hybrid work. Robin empowers people to choose how and where they work while providing organizations with the tools and insights needed to succeed.
Shotgun Software
Acquisition in 2014
Shotgun Software makes project management & pipeline tools that help creative studios track,schedule,review,collaborate, and digital assets.
Bitsquid
Acquisition in 2014
Bitsquid AB specializes in developing a versatile game engine that enables game developers to create 3D games for next-generation consoles and PCs. The company also extends its capabilities to mobile platforms, including iPhone, Windows, and Android devices. By providing a robust development tool, Bitsquid facilitates the production of high-quality interactive experiences across various gaming platforms.
HSMWorks Technology
Acquisition in 2014
HSMWorks technology with its industry leading software and cloud services for manufacturing.
Creative Market
Acquisition in 2014
Creative Market is an online marketplace that connects independent creators with designers and businesses seeking ready-to-use design assets. It offers a diverse range of products, including fonts, graphics, templates, add-ons, photos, and themes, allowing users to enhance their creative projects. The platform enables creators to showcase and sell their work, providing them with opportunities to monetize their skills. By facilitating this exchange, Creative Market supports both the creative community and those in need of high-quality design resources.
COLOURlovers
Acquisition in 2014
COLOURlovers is an international creative community that helps people discover their inner designer. We provide people with a wealth of user created & shared color inspiration as well as tools that make the creative process as simple as possible. Whether you’re simply looking for a color palette to kickstart your next project or want to produce a piece of vector art, we have the tools and services to help anybody from go from design inspiration to execution. As of 5/1/2011 there are 563,438 COLOURlovers around the world who have created 3,766,464 Colors, 1,562,273 Palettes and 1,461,132 Patterns.
OTOY
Series D in 2014
OTOY Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud-based graphics software, focusing on rendering complex 3D environments with high fidelity. Its key offerings include LightStage, a facial scanning technology that accurately captures human faces; Brigade, a real-time rendering engine for video games; and OctaneRender, a tool for creating and editing 3D images. OTOY also provides ORBX Encoding for GPU video encoding, the X.IO cloud service for virtualizing Windows applications, and WebCL technology for real-time streaming of compute-intensive applications. The company's innovative solutions cater to visual effects studios, artists, animators, designers, architects, and engineers, allowing them to modify materials, lighting, and render settings on the graphics processing unit (GPU) for immediate viewport updates. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, OTOY is positioned at the forefront of developments in real-time, cinematic-quality 3D rendering accessible through the browser, with potential applications in gaming, virtual communities, and social networking.
Ilesfay Technology Group
Acquisition in 2014
Ilesfay Technology Group is a technology firm that specializes in cloud-based data replication services aimed at enhancing corporate product life-cycle management. The company's software engine facilitates both asynchronous and synchronous data replication, along with data vaulting and collaboration transfer. This innovative approach enables Ilesfay to expand its product offerings and reach a broader market by leveraging its existing platform.
Jitterbit
Seed Round in 2014
Jitterbit, Inc. is an API integration company that provides a comprehensive platform for connecting SaaS, on-premise, and cloud applications. Its flagship product, Jitterbit Harmony, is an enterprise Integration-Platform-as-a-Service that facilitates data connectivity, workflow automation, and business process optimization. The platform supports a variety of deployment models, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid solutions, allowing users to create local connections and scale operations in real time. Jitterbit also fosters a collaborative environment through Jitterbit Community, where users and experts can share insights and best practices. The company serves diverse industries, including energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, empowering technical business analysts to integrate applications and data seamlessly. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Alameda, California, Jitterbit has expanded its presence with offices in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, and India.
Carbon
Series A in 2013
Carbon, Inc. is a technology company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in advanced digital manufacturing solutions. Founded in 2013, Carbon designs and manufactures a range of products, including its proprietary Digital Light Synthesis technology, which utilizes digital light projection and programmable liquid resins to create high-quality parts with superior mechanical properties and surface finishes. The company also offers SpeedCell, a connected manufacturing system that facilitates the consistent production of end-use parts at scale, along with automated solutions like the Smart Part Washer. Carbon provides various materials, such as rigid and flexible polyurethanes, cyanate esters, and epoxies, serving diverse industries including automotive, consumer products, dental, industrial, and life sciences. By leveraging its Continuous Liquid Interface Production Technology, Carbon enables manufacturers to pursue innovative business models, including mass customization and on-demand inventory, while reducing tooling costs and accelerating time to market.
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.
deviantART
Series B in 2013
DeviantArt, Inc. operates an online social network and community for artists and art enthusiasts, providing a platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase, promote, and share their artwork. Founded in 2000 and based in West Hollywood, California, DeviantArt allows users to upload a diverse range of artistic categories, including digital art, traditional art, photography, literature, and animation, among others. The platform engages over 32 million registered members, attracting more than 65 million unique visitors each month. Its users, known as deviants, contribute over 160,000 original artworks daily, fostering a vibrant and supportive environment for artistic expression. DeviantArt not only serves as an online gallery but also offers tools, resources, and community engagement options, enabling artists to improve their skills and connect with like-minded individuals. As of 2017, DeviantArt operates as a subsidiary of Wix.com Ltd.
Tinkercad
Acquisition in 2013
Tinkercad is a free web application that simplifies the process of 3D design, electronics, and coding. Utilizing advanced web technology, it enables users to create designs for 3D printing directly in their browser. The platform allows individuals to easily add and edit basic solid shapes, facilitating the creation of various objects, such as sunglasses, without requiring complex modeling software. This accessibility empowers users to imagine, design, and produce a wide range of projects with ease.
Firehole Composites
Acquisition in 2013
Firehole Composites specializes in providing software tools and engineering services aimed at enhancing innovation in composite design. The company offers modeling and composite analysis software that focuses on improving structural design and analysis using lightweight composite materials. This enables architects, engineers, and structural designers to collaborate effectively and efficiently, streamlining the design process and minimizing complications. Through its solutions, Firehole Composites supports clients in developing advanced structures that leverage the benefits of composite materials.
Bolt
Venture Round in 2013
Bolt, established in 2012, is a San Francisco-based private equity firm with an additional office in Boston. It specializes in pre-seed and seed-stage investments, focusing on companies that operate at the intersection of digital and physical worlds. Bolt typically leads or co-leads the initial financing round in its portfolio, having invested in over 70 companies to date. The firm manages a $70M fund and is registered as an Investment Adviser.
AllPoint Systems
Acquisition in 2013
AllPoint Systems specializes in software and data processing solutions that cater to the needs of surveyors and engineers engaged in 3D projects. By focusing on advanced technologies like High Definition Scanning (HDS) and Terrestrial Mobile LiDAR Scanning (TMLS), the company enables scanning professionals to efficiently collect and process 3D LIDAR point cloud data, significantly enhancing the scale and speed of their projects compared to traditional manual methods. Their offerings are particularly valuable in the roadway and building markets, where there is growing demand for accurate and effective data management to meet the expectations of asset owners.
Qontext
Acquisition in 2012
Qontext is a provider of an enterprise social collaboration platform that enhances communication, sharing, and collaboration within business applications. The company's innovative platform integrates social software and Web 2.0 tools, facilitating business-related conversations and content sharing in a secure environment. This approach creates a private social network tailored for enterprises, offering a consumer-internet style user experience while maintaining robust administration capabilities. Qontext's design allows for cost-effective integration, making it a valuable solution for Independent Software Vendors seeking to incorporate social functionalities into their products efficiently. As a venture of Pramati Technologies, Qontext aims to deliver significant business benefits through its unique Enterprise 2.0 offerings.
Inforbix
Acquisition in 2012
Inforbix is a provider of innovative cloud-based tools designed to streamline the process of collecting and utilizing product data in manufacturing environments. By developing software that enables users to search and access product data from various on-premise sources, Inforbix addresses the common challenge faced by manufacturers who struggle to retrieve and make use of their existing data. The company focuses on semantically connecting disparate pieces of information and presenting them in a coherent manner, facilitating better decision-making for engineers and professionals across sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and support. Inforbix's solutions leverage semantic technology to create accessible applications for retrieving data from an array of CAD, PDM, and PLM systems, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of product data management in manufacturing.
Socialcam
Acquisition in 2012
Socialcam is a mobile video application designed for both iPhone and Android platforms that enables users to capture, edit, and share high-quality videos of their experiences. The application aims to make the process of recording and sharing moments with friends and family fast, easy, and enjoyable. By providing a convenient platform for video sharing, Socialcam allows users to connect and engage with their social networks through visual storytelling.
Vela Systems
Acquisition in 2012
Vela Systems is a provider of construction field software designed to automate and enhance the execution and oversight of field activities for contractors, architects, engineers, and project owners. The software enables users to replace traditional paper-based methods with mobile technology, allowing access to essential documents and tools for completing quality assurance inspections, managing work and punchlists, generating field reports, and updating Building Information Models. This digital approach helps users save considerable time—typically 5-10 hours per week per user—while also accelerating project delivery and improving documentation standards. Vela Systems' software encompasses various functionalities, including materials tracking, safety management, commissioning, and customer service, ultimately aiming to capture the true Cost of Quality and reduce the risk of litigation.
M-Six
Series A in 2012
M-SIX is a company that has created the VEO platform, which organizes essential information for the design, construction, and operation of buildings and infrastructure. This platform is utilized in complex projects globally, including airports, hospitals, and semiconductor fabrication facilities. M-SIX's design visualization application connects teams by providing architects, engineers, construction firms, and building owners with crucial project information, facilitating efficient access to necessary data.
Horizontal Systems
Acquisition in 2011
Horizontal Glue is a Web-based building information modeling (BIM) solution for the construction industry that allows individuals to upload, merge, and browse building models eliminating incompatibility issues between different software platforms while facilitating collaboration among project participants.They develops and publishes building information modeling collaboration software. The Company's products allow architects, engineers, and construction companies to collaborate on projects via a cloud-based platform. Horizontal Systems markets its products globally to the architecture, engineering, and construction markets.
Gehry Technologies
Series B in 2011
Gehry Technologies is an AEC technology company, providing web-based 3D project collaboration, building information modeling, and advanced project delivery services. Its client base consists of international architects, engineers, contractors, and owners working across the globe. Gehry Technologies supports the adoption of BIM technology and processes through project based services, allowing teams to advance their use of critical systems while meeting project schedules. It provides training and knowledge transfer as part of every engagement. Its team includes architects, engineers, builders, computer scientists, and management consultants. Gehry Technologies was founded in 2002 ans is headquartered in Los Angeles, C.A.
GRIP Entertainment
Acquisition in 2011
GRIP Entertainment operates as an artificial intelligence (AI) game middleware company.
Meshmixer
Acquisition in 2011
Meshmixer is a prototype design tool based on high-resolution dynamic triangle meshes.
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 based in Koblenz, Germany, specializes in 3D visualization software that enhances computer-aided design processes. The company focuses on interactive rendering directly from NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines) data, enabling designers, engineers, and marketing professionals to create instant, photorealistic design renderings. Numenus is dedicated to optimizing both the calculation speed and graphic display quality of 3D visualizations, making it a valuable resource for professionals in the design and engineering sectors.
Converged Security Solutions
Acquisition in 2011
Converged Security Solutions LLC (CSS) is a provider of integrated managed security solutions that address both cyber and physical security challenges faced by federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as commercial clients. Established in 2018 through the merger of Evolver and eVigilant, CSS aims to protect critical infrastructure by delivering a comprehensive suite of services designed to monitor, evaluate, and manage security risks effectively. The company leverages its subsidiaries, including Evolver, to enhance its offerings in IT transformation and cybersecurity. CSS focuses on providing tailored solutions that emphasize accountability and a results-oriented approach, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction. Headquartered in Virginia, CSS continues to expand its reach and capabilities in the evolving security landscape.
Instructables
Acquisition in 2011
Instructables is an online platform created by Squid Labs, a company known for its focus on technical innovation and founded by individuals associated with the MIT Media Lab. The site allows users to share their creative projects by posting detailed instructions, fostering a community centered around do-it-yourself (DIY) content. Instructables features a diverse range of categories, including art, crafts, food, technology, and more, catering to various interests and skill levels. In addition to user-generated content, the platform also offers advertising opportunities, featuring media display ads and custom campaigns that may include branded contests and newsletter placements. This combination of user engagement and advertising makes Instructables a unique resource for both creators and brands.
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