Qubu

Name

Qubu

Legal name

DEVS s. r. o.

Website

https://qubu.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture & Engineering Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Building Software Platforms (IWMS/CAFM Integration, Digital Twin, Command Center) (BPABAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitoring & Ventilation Optimization (BPABAGAI), Smart HVAC, IAQ & Energy Optimization (HSAPAPAB)

Keywords

• Generative design software
• AEC software platforms
• Residential building design
• Daylight analysis tools
• Parametric architecture software

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Qubu Studio (Subscription): Qubu Studio is distributed as a subscription-based desktop application for Windows and macOS. The EULA and Terms of Use reference monthly and annual subscription periods, automatic renewal, and license key activation for full functionality. Freemium beta access is offered for early adopters.
2. Qubu Ultralight (Freemium + Commercial License): The Qubu Ultralight Grasshopper plugin follows a freemium model: basic functionality of Ultralight for Designers is free without registration (limited to 5 Direct Sunlight sensors, 12 Daylight Factor sensors, and 1 free-standing point sensor). Commercial licenses unlock unlimited capabilities and are available via qubu.io.
3. Professional Services (Pilot Partner Delivery): Job postings reference collaboration with 'top-tier real estate pilot partners' on service delivery, suggesting professional services or consulting engagements for initial implementation and training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Qubu develops generative architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) software for multi-family residential real estate design and build. The core offering includes Qubu Studio, a desktop application combining AI-powered generative algorithms with multi-objective optimization, and Qubu Ultralight, a Grasshopper plugin for real-time daylight factor and direct sunlight evaluation aligned with EU standards (EN 17037).

Product overview

Qubu is a deeptech AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) software company offering a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on Qubu Studio, a native desktop application for generative and evaluation of multi-family residential projects. The platform is augmented by Qubu Ultralight for Grasshopper, a computational plugin for real-time daylight factor and direct sunlight validation available in Designer and Specialist editions. Additional specialized modules include Informedspace (dimensional urban planning), Urbangrid (urban design optimization), Gridgrid (building placement automation), Gridhive (platform aggregation), Hivecomb (living space generation), and Cyberwaves (acoustic analysis). The ecosystem also includes integrated features for Daylighting, Urban Planning, Apartment Mix, Interior Design, Energy, Lighting, Acoustics, Structural Engineering, and Feasibility Study capabilities. The company follows a freemium model, providing basic Ultralight functionality without registration while commercial licenses unlock full capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Qubu Studio: Flagship desktop application for generative and evaluation of multi-family residential projects, combining AI-powered generation with expert evaluation for architects and real estate developers.
• Qubu Ultralight

Products and services

• Qubu Studio Desktop application combining AI-powered generative design with expert evaluation for architects and real estate developers to design multi-family residential projects. Provides urban massing, building sections, floors, and apartment distribution capabilities with real-time norm-aligned validation.
• Qubu Ultralight for Grasshopper Grasshopper plugin component for direct sunlight and indirect daylight factor evaluation of buildings and urban zones, compliant with European norms. Distributed via Food4Rhino marketplace with freemium tier.
• Qubu Ultralight for Designers High-speed, user-friendly Grasshopper plugin edition for daylight evaluation designed for architects to integrate into regular design processes, ensuring compliance with European norms.
• Qubu Ultralight for Specialists Advanced Grasshopper plugin edition for civil engineers providing full control over daylight metrics, critical point identification, and compliance verification across multiple standards including LEED.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% head start on design projects through reusable, adaptable parametric assets
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TrimblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQubu was selected as top 10 finalist (from 100+ applicants) in the Trimble 0-60 Challenge, a global innovation program by Trimble. Qubu will integrate its generative design technology with Trimble's SketchUp platform to transform multi-family residential design workflows. This is a co-development and go-to-market partnership that will extend Qubu's reach to the SketchUp user base.
• McNeel (Rhino/Grasshopper)coreTechnology or IntegrationQubu Ultralight is built as a native plugin for McNeel Rhinoceros Grasshopper (versions 7 and 8) on both Windows and macOS. Qubu Studio's generative algorithms are powered by the same library as the Grasshopper plugin. The partnership provides Qubu access to McNeel's global AEC user community and positions Qubu within the Grasshopper ecosystem.
• PaddleminorOthersPaddle (paddle.com) is Qubu's payment processing and subscription management partner. Handles billing, payment collection, license key activation, and automatic renewal processing for Qubu Studio and Ultralight commercial licenses.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• KOPE: AI-powered platform for modular construction planning and feasibility. Emerging player with thematic overlap on early-stage feasibility for residential development.

Direct peers

• Spacemaker (Autodesk): Generative urban and residential design platform acquired by Autodesk in 2020. Most direct competitor to Qubu's generative multi-family design engine, with broader Autodesk distribution muscle behind it.
• Hypar: Cloud-native generative design platform for AEC that produces building options from performance requirements. Directly comparable to Qubu's multi-objective optimization approach for residential and building design.
• TestFit: AI-powered feasibility and configuration platform for real estate developers and architects, with strong focus on multifamily residential. Competes with Qubu Studio in the early-stage feasibility and site optimization workflow.
• ARCHITEChTURES: AI-driven generative design platform specifically for residential and multi-family building design. Closest head-to-head competitor in the AI-for-residential-architecture category.
• Snaptrude: Browser-based 3D modeling and design collaboration platform for architects. Competes with Qubu Studio in early-stage architectural design with a focus on real-time collaboration.
• Giraffe (Truss): Site planning and feasibility tool for residential developers using generative methods. Overlaps with Qubu's urban planning and feasibility study modules for multi-family projects.

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk Forma: Autodesk's early-stage AEC planning platform built on Spacemaker technology. Offers generative design, environmental analysis, and site planning at scale as part of the broader Autodesk ecosystem.
• Cove.tool: Building performance analysis platform focused on energy, daylight, and sustainability. Adjacent to Qubu's energy and daylighting modules with broader sustainability positioning.

Regional players

• Ark Design (Arkance): European-based AEC software solutions provider with a focus on multi-family and residential design workflows. Regional overlap with Qubu's European customer base and standards focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qubu-io

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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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