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 Construction

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

PlanPlatform

Acquisition in 2009
PlanPlatform, formerly known as VisualTao, develops online software used to construct models collaboratively and exchange information online. VisualTao provides the online software that enables teams to collaboratively construct models and exchange information online

BIMWorld Assets

Acquisition in 2008
BIMWorld, a privately-owned business specializing in the production and distribution of branded BIM content for building product .

Ecotect

Acquisition in 2008
ECOTECT is an industry leading building analysis program that allows designers to work easily in 3D and apply all the tools necessary.

Constructware

Acquisition in 2006
Constructware provides an on-demand environment for construction project management and collaboration.

Buzzsaw.com

Acquisition in 2001
Buzzsaw.com is a provider of online collaboration applications specifically designed for the building industry in the United States. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers construction data management software that assists with documentation and modeling for engineering and architecture projects. Its applications are aimed at helping construction teams keep projects on schedule and within budget, facilitating effective communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

Buzzsaw.com

Series B in 2000
Buzzsaw.com is a provider of online collaboration applications specifically designed for the building industry in the United States. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers construction data management software that assists with documentation and modeling for engineering and architecture projects. Its applications are aimed at helping construction teams keep projects on schedule and within budget, facilitating effective communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

Buzzsaw.com

Series A in 1999
Buzzsaw.com is a provider of online collaboration applications specifically designed for the building industry in the United States. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers construction data management software that assists with documentation and modeling for engineering and architecture projects. Its applications are aimed at helping construction teams keep projects on schedule and within budget, facilitating effective communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

Softdesk

Acquisition in 1996
Softdesk develops and markets a family of fully integrated software products for the architectural, civil engineering and construction markets.
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