GRAITEC

GRAITEC

Company type	Private
Industry	Software, Computer-aided design, Computer-aided engineering
Founded	1986 (1986)
Founder	Francis Guillemard
Headquarters	Paris , France
Area served	Worldwide
Products	CAD and CAE solutions for construction and civil engineering industries
Owner	Apax Partners France (Seven2) (controlling interest since 2019)

GRAITEC functions as a reseller for Autodesk and specializes in developing CAD and CAE solutions specifically designed for the construction and civil engineering industries.

The company, with its headquarters situated in Paris, France, was established in 1986 by Francis Guillemard. It manages operations through 13 fully owned subsidiaries across various countries, including France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Italy, Slovakia, Romania, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States via its affiliate Applied Software.

History

Since its inception by Francis Guillemard in 1986, GRAITEC has pursued growth through targeted acquisitions. In 2019, it incorporated Opentree Ltd along with its document management platform Cabinet, followed by the acquisition of 2aCAD. That same year, Apax Partners France (now known as Seven2) acquired a controlling interest in the business.

In November 2020, GRAITEC expanded by acquiring Cadpoint UK. The subsequent year saw further growth with the purchase of Canadian software firm Strucsoft Solutions and Spanish structural analysis company Arktec.

In 2022, GRAITEC enhanced its North American footprint by acquiring Applied Software, an Autodesk partner based in Atlanta founded in 1982.