Bentley Systems

Bentley Systems, Incorporated is a leading provider of software solutions dedicated to the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, the company offers a suite of products that includes MicroStation for modeling and visualization, ProjectWise for project collaboration, and AssetWise for asset management. These tools enable architects, engineers, constructors, and geospatial professionals to enhance their workflows and improve project outcomes. Bentley's offerings also feature PlantSight, which supports plant operations, and SYNCHRO XR, designed for interactive construction modeling. The company provides cloud-based solutions, consulting services, and application support, helping clients effectively leverage information modeling for intelligent infrastructure projects. With a significant portion of its revenue generated from international markets, Bentley Systems has established strategic alliances with major technology firms to further enhance its service capabilities.

Gregory Bentley

Executive Chairman of the Board

David Hollister

Chief Investment Officer and CFO

Justin Schmidt

Vice President, Corporate Development

29 past transactions

Spida Software

Acquisition in 2021
SPIDA Software specializes in developing technology solutions for the electric and telecom industries, focusing on enhancing utility efficiency and system reliability. The company offers a unified platform for the design, analysis, and management of overhead distribution systems, catering to organizations of all sizes. SPIDA Software's notable offerings include the Structure Management System, which can function independently or as part of an enterprise suite. Key components of this system are SPIDAcalc, recognized as the leading structural analysis software in the industry, and SPIDAstudio, a cloud-based solution for analyzing, storing, and managing asset data. By integrating its software with other enterprise systems, SPIDA Software aims to transform how utilities manage their infrastructure, providing comprehensive applications that streamline engineering and business processes.

sensemetrics

Acquisition in 2021
sensemetrics, Inc. is a developer of industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sensor platform solutions, headquartered in San Diego, California, with an additional office in Denver, Colorado. Established in 2014, the company provides a cloud-based sensor management and data analytics platform that allows users to configure, manage, and monitor industrial sensor systems. Its offerings include wireless mesh networking devices and solutions for managing distributed sensor networks across structural, geotechnical, and environmental applications. Serving industries such as natural resources, water, transportation, energy, and construction, sensemetrics enables organizations to transform sensor data into real-time situational awareness, facilitating active risk management and enhancing safety. The platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing systems, thereby helping clients reduce infrastructure costs, improve asset utilization, and increase operational efficiency.

Vista Data Vision

Acquisition in 2021
Developer of productivity software intended for instrumentation projects. alarm and collaboration services for instrumentation data management with remote as well as real-time observations without vendor lock-in, enabling clients to improve the decision-making process efficiently.

INRO Software

Acquisition in 2021
INRO Software is a platform that provides multimodal transportation planning, traffic simulation, and mobility visualization services. It is contributed to the advancement of mobility simulation and modeling for metropolitan, regional, and national transport and transit operators and planning agencies.

Seequent

Acquisition in 2021
Seequent Limited is a leading provider of 3D geological modeling software solutions tailored for the mining, energy, environmental, geothermal, and hydrogeological sectors. The company offers a range of products, including Leapfrog Geo for implicit geological modeling in mining, Leapfrog Hydro for hydrogeological projects, Leapfrog Geothermal for comprehensive project management, and Leapfrog Mining, which provides specialized tools for advanced geological modeling. By leveraging implicit modeling techniques, Seequent's software enables geologists to create detailed 3D geological models that facilitate better decision-making regarding earth, environment, and energy challenges. Founded in 2009 and originally named ARANZ Geo Limited, Seequent rebranded in November 2017 and is headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand. The company maintains a global presence with support offices across several countries, including Canada, the United States, and Australia.

E7

Acquisition in 2021
Envision is the leading field-based construction delivery platform, connecting project leaders with real-time insights and providing unparalleled visibility of project performance. With clear line of sight from days 1 to 30, Envision fills the gap between each end-of-month financial reporting cycle.

Business Collaborator

Acquisition in 2020
Business Collaborator Ltd., operating as GroupBC, specializes in developing and delivering cloud-based and on-premise solutions for document management, project collaboration, and Building Information Modelling (BIM). Established in 1998 and based in Reading, United Kingdom, the company provides a range of services, including project information management, asset information management, and support for the entire asset lifecycle. Their software enables users to efficiently store, view, and manage documents, data, and spatial information, facilitating communication and approvals across various projects. Business Collaborator also offers consultancy, training, and ongoing support to ensure effective implementation of its solutions. The company serves clients across multiple sectors, including architecture, engineering, construction, infrastructure, retail, energy, utilities, and government. As of March 2020, Business Collaborator operates as a subsidiary of Bentley Systems, Incorporated.

Citilabs

Acquisition in 2019
Citilabs empowers you to create meaningful change for the betterment of your communities and organizations through mobility insights. Citilabs is a global provider of mobility analytics for businesses and government agencies. Headquartered in Sacramento, with offices in Atlanta, Tallahassee, Abu Dhabi, and Milan, Citilabs provides a comprehensive suite of solutions to empower those who create meaningful change for the betterment of their communities and organizations. With a 40-year history as a global industry leader, Citilabs supports nearly 2,500 clients in more than 70 countries.

Orbit GeoSpatial Technologies

Acquisition in 2019
Orbit GT has an ongoing commitment to municipalities, police, PICs and others to provide the most advanced software products and services in the field of geo-related matter. For this, they can rely on its decades of experience since 1962, taking the whole revolution from analog to work using the latest digital techniques do not shy away from.

Keynetix

Acquisition in 2019
Keynetix are proud winners of the prestigious Ground Engineering product innovation award. HoleBASE SI not only acts as your Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental database, it also has tools to enable you to produce tailored borehole logs and sections at the push of a button. Your logs can look as sophisticated as you want and your output will be standardized and significantly cheaper to produce.

SignCAD Systems

Acquisition in 2019
SignCAD Systems, Inc. develops CAD/CAM software solutions for traffic sign design and manufacturing facilities in the transportation industry. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Plymouth, Minnesota. As of February 11, 2019, SignCAD Systems, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Bentley Systems, Incorporated.

AIworx

Acquisition in 2018
AIworx, Inc. is a company based in Quebec City, Canada, founded in 2011, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing productivity in the industrial, defense, and aerospace sectors. By leveraging machine learning and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, AIworx generates data and uncovers valuable insights, enabling businesses to optimize their operations. The company focuses on mastering four key components of artificial intelligence: perception, reasoning, learning, and action. This approach allows AIworx to provide strategic insights and identify opportunities for productivity improvements, ultimately simplifying workflows and generating added value for its clients. AIworx operates as a subsidiary of Bentley Systems, Incorporated.

Agency9

Acquisition in 2018
Agency9 AB specializes in developing web and mobile solutions for three-dimensional (3D) visualization of geographic information and maps, catering to the infrastructure, construction, and public sectors. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company offers products such as CityPlanner, a cloud service designed for urban planning, and the 3DMaps SDK, which facilitates the creation of 3D-enabled applications for various uses, including geoportals and fleet management. Agency9 serves cities and municipalities primarily through distribution partners and OEMs across Europe and Asia. The company is a subsidiary of Bentley Systems, Incorporated, and operates an additional office in Luleå, Sweden.

LEGION

Acquisition in 2018
LEGION is a world developer of pedestrian simulation software. The scientifically validated software accurately simulates and analyzes people’s step-by-step journey through rail/metro stations, stadia, shopping malls and airports. Designers and owners use it to model, test and deliver operational, commercial, footfall, wayfinding, crowd management, and safety strategies. LEGION simulation is based on extensive research of people’s behavior in real contexts. As it microscopically accounts for individual decision making, crowd formation and patterns of movement emerge naturally.

Synchro

Acquisition in 2018
Synchro Software Ltd. specializes in developing advanced digital construction software aimed at enhancing the management of complex construction projects. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with additional offices in the United States, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools including a 4D building information modeling platform for visual planning and scheduling. Its flagship product, Synchro 4D, allows users to visualize projects in both 3D and 4D, enabling effective communication of resource properties and facilitating collaborative project management through its Synchro Server. The software is designed to optimize construction plans, ultimately improving safety, reliability, and productivity across various construction sectors, including commercial, civil, and residential projects. Synchro serves a diverse client base, from large corporations to local consultants, both in the UK and internationally. As of June 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Bentley Systems, Incorporated.

Plaxis

Acquisition in 2018
Plaxis is a global market leader in geotechnical engineering software based on the finite element method, offering its applications to users in more than 100 countries worldwide. With a well-established reputation as the industry standard for geotechnical design, Plaxis software serves project owners, contractors, and consultants in civil engineering, oil and gas, offshore industries, and governmental organizations.

SoilVision Systems

Acquisition in 2018
SoilVision Systems specializes in developing advanced software for soil engineering, focusing on 3D conceptual design and analysis. The software addresses critical aspects such as slope stability, groundwater flow, stress and deformation, contaminant transport, and thermal flows in both saturated and unsaturated soils. It performs numerical modeling and analysis of various earth structures, including earth dams, open pits, levees, embankments, and retaining walls. This technology is particularly valuable in the mining industry, aiding in the design and evaluation of large engineered earth structures. SoilVision's tools are designed to support geotechnical engineers, hydrogeologists, and geoenvironmental engineers in solving complex engineering challenges effectively.

S-Cube Futuretech

Acquisition in 2018
S-Cube Futuretech Private Limited specializes in designing and developing software solutions tailored for structural and civil engineers within the structural engineering sector. The company offers a range of products, including the RCC Design Center, which automates the processes of design, detailing, drawing, and documentation for reinforced cement concrete projects; Planwin, a planning and modeling tool that assists engineers in structuring their systems and creating 3D analysis models; and Steel Autodrafter, which automates the generation of 2D plans and elevations for steel constructions. Additionally, S-Cube provides custom software development services to enhance engineering processes and automate web portal operations. Its software is utilized across various applications, including residential towers, commercial complexes, plants, factories, and infrastructure projects. Founded in 2004 and based in Mumbai, India, S-Cube Futuretech operates as a subsidiary of Bentley Systems, Incorporated, as of December 2017.

MOHID Water Modelling System

Acquisition in 2017
MOHID Water is a three-dimensional numerical program to simulate surface water bodies (oceans, estuaries, reservoirs). MOHID model has been applied to several coastal and estuarine areas and it has showed its ability to simulate complex features of the flows. Along the Portuguese coast, different environments have been studied, including the main estuaries (Minho, Lima, Douro, Mondego, Tagus, Sado, Mira, Arade and Guadiana) and coastal lagoons (Ria de Aveiro and Ria Formosa).

Comply Serve

Acquisition in 2016
Comply Serve Limited is a software company based in Solihull, United Kingdom, specializing in assurance and compliance solutions for highly regulated industries, including rail, aviation, energy, and infrastructure. Founded in 2005, the company developed ComplyPro, a cloud-based platform designed for large-scale infrastructure projects. This platform facilitates compliance monitoring throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that design, build, and delivery processes adhere to agreed specifications. ComplyPro promotes collaborative working between clients and their supply chains, enhancing governance over assurance processes. By enabling engineering and delivery teams to manage compliance effectively, the software helps project sponsors make informed decisions, ultimately reducing project failure risks and improving overall outcomes. As of November 2016, Comply Serve operates as a subsidiary of Bentley Systems, Incorporated.

E-on Software

Acquisition in 2015
E-On Software, Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of 3D software designed for creating, animating, rendering, and integrating natural 3D environments. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, the company serves various industries, including film, television, architecture, gaming, science, education, and entertainment. E-On Software empowers artists by providing tools that enable them to transform their artistic visions into digital masterpieces. As a subsidiary of Bentley Systems, E-On Software maintains a strong brand identity in the digital content creation and computer graphics market.

Acute3D

Acquisition in 2015
Acute3D SAS is a technology company based in Valbonne, France, specializing in software development for 3D modeling. The company offers Smart3DCapture, a software solution that enables the automatic creation of high-resolution 3D models from simple photographs, eliminating the need for manual intervention. Its product lineup includes the Smart3DCapture Scanner, which reconstructs various objects and landmarks from image datasets, and the Smart3DCapture Mapper, designed for larger-scale surveying and mapping tasks. The software finds applications across diverse fields such as 3D cartography, architecture, engineering, construction, defense, media, entertainment, manufacturing, resources, cultural heritage, and scientific analysis. Established in 2011, Acute3D SAS became a subsidiary of Bentley Systems in 2015, further enhancing its capabilities in the 3D modeling domain.

Microprotol

Acquisition in 2012
Microprotol is a company that was acquired by Bentley Systems in 2012.

SpecWave

Acquisition in 2012
SpecWave is a company that was acquired by Bentley Systems in 2012.

Ivara Corp

Acquisition in 2012
Software Solution for Maintenance and Operational Efficiency

InspectTech

Acquisition in 2012
InspectTech offers mobile inspection and asset management solutions designed to help clients efficiently collect, analyze, and manage inspection data. By streamlining the inspection process, InspectTech aids asset owners in planning inspections, managing data, and meeting compliance with government reporting requirements. Their software features advanced report generation and robust security, along with enhanced searching capabilities and the integration of various data types, including images, videos, and audio files. This comprehensive approach not only reduces the overall cost of inspections but also facilitates informed decision-making. InspectTech's solutions are applicable to a diverse range of assets, including bridges, culverts, signs, light poles, antenna towers, stormwater systems, guardrails, and retaining walls.

FormSys

Acquisition in 2011
FormSys, also known as Formation Design Systems Pty Ltd, is a software development company that focuses on creating advanced 3D software for design, analysis, and construction. The company specializes in areas such as naval architecture, shipbuilding, offshore engineering, and structural engineering. FormSys offers computer-aided design (CAD) software that includes features for 3D modeling, analysis, and design. This software is particularly beneficial for consulting engineering firms involved in the design and analysis of fixed offshore structures, enhancing their capabilities in these specialized fields.

Gamma Basics

Angel Round in 2011
Gamma Basics develops software applications for the radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic imaging markets. Gamma Basics' produces grayCAD, the world's only medical radiation safety CAD software. Users can design and analyze radiation shielding using architectural drawings and local shielding regulations.

Enterprise Informatics

Acquisition in 2010
Enterprise Informatics, Inc. specializes in the development, marketing, and support of integrated document, configuration, and records management software solutions. Its primary offering, the eB suite, enables organizations to create, capture, store, manage, share, and distribute essential business information related to customers, products, assets, and processes. This suite also facilitates the management of product and asset configurations. Enterprise Informatics provides a variety of applications, including document management, imaging, workflow, and change management, all within a single integrated environment. The company serves diverse industries such as utilities, transportation, and government sectors, with a significant portion of its customer base located outside the United States. A notable aspect of its revenue comes from maintenance and service-related activities. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Enterprise Informatics has undergone several name changes, previously known as Altris Software and Spescom Software before adopting its current name in 2007.
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