CYPE

What CYPE does

CYPE Ingenieros, S.A. is a Spanish software company founded in 1983 and headquartered in Alicante, Spain, that develops and commercializes technical Building Information Modeling (BIM) software for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. Its modular platform covers twelve solution areas: architecture, structures (reinforced concrete, steel, wood, mixed), energy and acoustic simulation (via CYPETHERM HE Plus), HVAC systems, electrical and photovoltaic installations, plumbing and gas, fire protection, telecommunications, urban infrastructure, project management, and automated regulatory documentation. The technology is built on an Open BIM methodology using open standards (IFC) to ensure interoperability with other BIM platforms, and the software is developed entirely in-house using a continuous evolution methodology.

CYPE operates a multi-channel distribution model combining self-service e-commerce (shop.cype.com), a global network of authorized distributors, direct enterprise sales, and a dedicated educational sales channel. Revenue is generated primarily through subscription-based software licensing with annual billing cycles, including CYPE One improvement contracts for ongoing enhancements, alongside tiered licensing for professional, educational, and manufacturer solutions. The company serves three customer segments: AEC professionals (primary), educational institutions (universities and training centers), and building product manufacturers seeking BIM integration. Operating websites in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese (PT and BR variants), CYPE maintains a multi-country Iberian and Latin American presence with a 251–500 person workforce. The company is privately held with no external funding events of scale — only a small 2018 EISMEA grant (~USD 80,865) is on record — and has not publicly disclosed revenue figures.

Name

CYPE

Legal name

CYPE Ingenieros, S.A.

Website

https://cype.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CYPE Ingenieros, S.A. is a Spanish software company that develops and sells subscription-based BIM software for architecture, structural, MEP, energy, and infrastructure design to AEC professionals, educational institutions, and building product manufacturers across Europe and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software for AEC

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Software Publishers (51321), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Engineering & Project Delivery Tools (BIM/Digital Twin, Scheduling, Document Control) (EUAKAAAO), Architecture, Construction & Building Codes Reference (Design, BIM, Safety Codes) (EDAGAGAH)

Keywords

• BIM software
• Structural analysis tools
• Building energy simulation
• MEP design software
• AEC engineering platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Alicante

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: CYPE generates revenue through software licensing. The company offers various license types including improvements contracts (Contratos de mejoras - CYPE One), updates, and module-based programs. Customers can purchase through an online store, with options for different professional needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CYPE develops and commercializes technical BIM (Building Information Modeling) software for Architecture, Engineering and Construction professionals. Its modular platform covers architecture, structural analysis, energy and acoustic simulation, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, telecommunications, infrastructure, and project management, with Open BIM interoperability for cross-platform model exchange.

Product overview

CYPE is a BIM (Building Information Modeling) software company that provides a comprehensive modular platform for the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry. The software suite encompasses core modules covering Architecture, Structures (including CYPE Connect and StruBIM Steel for steel connections), CYPETHERM HE Plus for energy/acoustic simulation, plumbing and gas installations, fire protection, HVAC systems, electrical installations (including photovoltaic), telecommunications, urban infrastructure, project management, and automated documentation. The platform emphasizes Open BIM interoperability for cross-platform model exchange, with additional tools like the Generador de precios for cost estimation and CYPE Learning for training. Available through professional, educational, and manufacturer license tiers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CYPE Learning: Training and educational platform offering courses, presentations, and learning resources for CYPE software.
• CYPE Connect
• CYPETHERM HE Plus
• StruBIM Steel
• Generador de precios
• CYPE one
• CYPE Mentor

Products and services

• Arquitectura (Architecture) Architectural modeling module for building design, site definition, plan generation, budgeting, and collision review, for architects and AEC professionals.
• Estructuras (Structures) Structural analysis, regulatory verification, and design module for reinforced concrete, steel, wood, and mixed structures, for structural engineers.
• CYPETHERM HE Plus Energy and acoustic simulation tool for thermal, acoustic, and luminous analysis of buildings, evaluating comfort and energy efficiency, including direct geometric model creation for energy simulation.
• Simulación energética y acústica Building thermal, acoustic, and luminous simulation and analysis for comfort evaluation and energy efficiency assessment, for energy and sustainability consultants.
• Fontanería, saneamiento y gas (Plumbing, sanitation and gas) Design, calculation, and technical and regulatory documentation for hydraulic and gas installations in buildings, for plumbing engineers.
• Protección contra incendios (Fire Protection) Design of passive and active fire protection systems, hydraulic networks, and fire evolution simulation, for fire protection engineers.
• Sistemas HVAC Thermal load calculation and HVAC system design with generation of plans, schematics, and calculation reports, for mechanical engineers.
• Instalaciones eléctricas (Electrical Installations) Electrical and photovoltaic calculation, regulatory verification, and circuit and protection distribution schematics, for electrical engineers.
• Infraestructuras (Infrastructure) Calculation, verification, and sizing of urban utility networks for water, sanitation, electricity, and gas, for civil and infrastructure engineers.
• Instalaciones de telecomunicaciones Design and calculation of telecommunications installations, including indoor Wi-Fi coverage studies, for telecommunications engineers.
• Gestión (Project Management) Planning, construction control, estimation, and budget generation through BIM management tools, for construction managers and project managers.
• Documentación del proyecto (Project Documentation) Automated generation of technical and regulatory documentation for new construction projects, including reports, plans, and calculations.
• Interoperabilidad (Open BIM) Coordination and management of Open BIM workflows to ensure reliable model exchange between platforms using open standards.
• CYPE Connect Structural steel connection design tool offering pre-qualified connections for steel structure design, for structural engineers.
• StruBIM Steel Steel structure modeling and design module integrated with BIM workflows, for structural engineers.
• Generador de precios (Price Generator) Cost estimation tool providing pricing data for construction projects across multiple countries, for estimators and quantity surveyors.
• CYPE Learning Educational platform offering training programs, courses, authorized trainers, learning resources, video and document libraries for CYPE BIM tools, for students, educators, and AEC practitioners.

Quantifiable outcome

• CYPE version 2026 launched with key improvements in productivity and usability
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk (Revit): Autodesk's Revit is the dominant BIM authoring platform for AEC professionals. It competes with CYPE's Architecture module and is the de facto standard whose IFC export CYPE interoperates with via Open BIM. CYPE positions itself as a complementary specialist for structures, MEP, and energy rather than a direct Revit replacement.
• Nemetschek Group: Nemetschek owns Graphisoft (ArchiCAD), Allplan, Vectorworks, and Solibri — a portfolio of AEC software brands covering architecture, structural engineering, and BIM coordination. It is a broad incumbent peer because it addresses the same AEC disciplines as CYPE's integrated suite, though typically through multiple acquired brands.
• Bentley Systems: Bentley's OpenBuildings, STAAD, and AECOsim Building Designer cover architectural and structural BIM similar to CYPE's Architecture and Structures modules. It is a broad incumbent focused on infrastructure and large-scale projects, whereas CYPE is more weighted toward building-scale compliance and MEP.

Direct peers

• Graphisoft (ArchiCAD): Graphisoft's ArchiCAD is a direct architectural BIM authoring tool that competes with CYPE's Architecture module. Both serve architects globally with model-based design; CYPE differentiates by extending into structures, MEP, and energy, while Graphisoft emphasizes architectural design leadership.
• Trimble (Tekla Structures): Tekla Structures is a direct peer for CYPE's structural analysis and steel design modules (StruBIM Steel, CYPE Connect). Both target structural engineers with BIM-based detailing and analysis, and both support Open BIM/IFC interoperability.
• RIB Software (iTWO): RIB's iTWO platform covers BIM-based cost estimation, project management, and construction planning — overlapping with CYPE's Gestión (management) module and Generador de precios. Both target contractors and quantity surveyors with BIM-driven estimating.
• Allplan: Allplan (a Nemetschek brand) is a direct peer for architectural and structural BIM, with particular strength in DACH and European markets similar to CYPE's Iberian footprint. Both compete for architects and engineers who need integrated BIM with regulatory compliance.

Emerging players

• Bricsys (BricsCAD BIM): Bricsys's BricsCAD BIM provides model-based architectural design with an emphasis on DWG compatibility. It is an emerging competitor in the architectural BIM space where CYPE's Architecture module competes, particularly for smaller European firms.
• Solibri (Nemetschek): Solibri focuses on BIM model checking and quality assurance — overlapping with CYPE's collision review and regulatory verification capabilities. It is an emerging specialist peer in BIM coordination and model validation.
• DesignBuilder: DesignBuilder is a specialist in building energy simulation that competes directly with CYPE's CYPETHERM HE Plus and energy/acoustic simulation modules. Both serve energy modellers and sustainability consultants using BIM inputs for performance analysis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CYPESoftware
• LinkedInes.linkedin.com/company/cypesoftware
• Instagraminstagram.com/cypesoftware

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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