Kubus

What Kubus does

KUBUS BV is a Dutch BIM (Building Information Modeling) software specialist founded in 1992 and headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The company holds the exclusive rights to distribute Graphisoft's Archicad across the Netherlands and Belgium and serves approximately 35,000+ architectural users with a vertically integrated product portfolio: Archicad (BIM authoring), BIMcloud (real-time collaboration), BIMx (3D visualization/VR), BIMcollab (cloud-based issue management and model validation, claimed global market leader), BIMlink (online building dossier/CDE, acquired August 2023), and KUBUS Spexx (specification writing since 1992). The proprietary KeyMember Editie extends Archicad with localized Dutch/Flemish libraries, regional standards (STABU, NL/SfB, NEN 2699), and specialized modules including the Houtbouw (timber construction) module, DesignLCA, EcoDesigner STAR, and Meetstaat Manager for Belgian quantity takeoffs.

The business operates on a hybrid revenue model combining recurring subscriptions (Archicad KeyMember, Archicad Collaborate with BIMcloud SaaS, BIMcloud Full Version, BIMcollab platform fees) with one-time license sales (KUBUS Spexx) and professional services revenue (KUBUS Academy paid courses, accredited training). Customer segments span architecture firms (primary), engineering/construction firms, building owners/facility managers, and architecture students/educators — the latter receiving free Archicad licenses that seed the next-generation user pipeline. Go-to-market combines direct digital sales via kubusinfo.nl and store.kubusinfo.nl with personalized account management for enterprise accounts and an exclusive channel partnership for Archicad distribution.

KUBUS is a bootstrapped, founder/management-controlled private limited company with no external venture or private equity investment disclosed, employing 51–100 staff. The company holds ISO 27001 and PCI DSS certifications, is GDPR-compliant, and achieved B Corp certification in June 2025. Recent strategic moves include the BIMlink acquisition (August 2023), the launch of KUBUS Academy (March 2024), B Corp certification (June 2025), the Archicad 29 release with embedded AI Assistant and AI Visualizer features (September 2025), and the Young Professional Program (May 2026). BIMcollab is sold internationally while the rest of the portfolio is concentrated in NL/BE.

Name

Kubus

Legal name

Kubus B.V.

Website

https://kubusinfo.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KUBUS BV is a Dutch BIM software specialist and exclusive Graphisoft Archicad distributor for the Netherlands and Belgium, serving 35,000+ architectural users with localized authoring, collaboration (BIMcloud), issue management (BIMcollab), and document management (BIMlink) tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

BIM Software for Architecture

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Application Reporting, BI & Analytics Enablement (BPAEAGAK), Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) & Document Generation/Templating (HDAEAGAL)

Keywords

• BIM software solutions
• Architectural design software
• Building information modeling
• BIM collaboration platform
• Construction specification software

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Archicad Software Licensing: KUBUS distributes Archicad BIM modeling software through subscription and perpetual license models. Revenue is generated through software licenses with tiered pricing including KeyMember subscriptions that provide ongoing access to software updates, exclusive features, and support services.
2. BIMcollab Platform: Cloud-based BIM collaboration and issue management platform generating recurring subscription revenue from international architecture and construction firms.
3. Training and Education Services: The KUBUS Academy provides online courses for Archicad training, including the Archicad basic course, BIMx presentation course, upgrade courses, and IFC courses. Revenue is generated through course fees with options for accredited certificates.
4. KUBUS Spexx: Specification writing software solution sold through license agreements for building specification professionals in the Netherlands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

KUBUS is a specialist software provider that distributes Graphisoft's Archicad Building Information Modeling (BIM) platform for the Dutch and Flemish markets and develops its own complementary BIM software products. Its portfolio includes BIMcollab for cloud-based BIM issue management and model validation, BIMlink for building dossier and document management, KUBUS Spexx for specification writing, and BIMcloud/BIMx for collaboration and visualization. The company also delivers the KeyMember Editie with localized libraries and add-ons, plus training through the KUBUS Academy.

Product overview

KUBUS operates as a specialist BIM software provider and Archicad distributor for the Dutch and Flemish markets, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on Archicad as the primary BIM authoring platform, supplemented by proprietary tools including BIMcollab for issue management and model validation, BIMlink for document management, and KUBUS Spexx for specification writing. The product ecosystem is organized around a core platform-plus-modules architecture where Archicad serves as the foundation, with the KeyMember Editie providing region-specific customizations and add-ons (Houtbouwmodule, DesignLCA, EcoDesigner STAR, Meetstaat Manager) designed specifically for Dutch and Belgian construction practices. BIMcloud and BIMx extend collaboration and presentation capabilities, while the KUBUS Academy provides training services. The company also offers BIMcollab as a standalone cloud-based issue management solution for the international market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIMcollab: Cloud-based collaboration platform for BIM issue management and model validation, enabling teams to manage data throughout the building lifecycle and ensure high data quality through early validation.
• KUBUS Academy
• KeyMember Editie
• BIMlink

Products and services

• Archicad Leading BIM authoring software for architects enabling 3D modeling, design, visualization, documentation, and collaboration across the building lifecycle. Supports OpenBIM standards with native IFC export/import.
• BIMcloud Real-time collaboration platform enabling multiple architects to work simultaneously on the same BIM model from any location. Available in Basic (free), Full Version (installed), and SaaS variants, with multi-user simultaneous modeling, messaging, backup, and rights management.
• BIMx Interactive 3D model viewer and presentation tool that allows architects to share designs in an accessible format across devices, with VR support including Apple Vision Pro and cardboard VR viewers. Available as web viewer, iOS/Android mobile apps.
• KUBUS Spexx Specification writing software for creating building specifications efficiently and structured, with integrated STABU, NL/SfB, and NEN 2699 standards within a single project environment.
• BIMcollab Cloud-based BIM issue management platform integrated with model validation. Worldwide market leader in BIM issue management connected to all popular BIM tools, enabling model-based collaboration and data quality validation across the project lifecycle via IFC, BCF, and CDE workflows.
• BIMlink Online building dossier for storing and managing information across all phases of building development, design, construction, and management. Provides secure, structured, 24/7 online access to documents, drawings, and models for project partners.
• KUBUS Academy Online learning platform offering self-paced paid Archicad training courses including basic training, BIMx presenting, upgrade, and IFC courses. Provides accredited certificates upon completion, with KMO, Architectenregister, and Permanente Vorming accreditation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% time savings compared to 2D software for Archicad users (Harmen Landman, LIAG architecten)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BIMlinkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023KUBUS BV acquired BIMlink in August 2023 to integrate its Common Data Environment into the BIMcollab platform. BIMlink provides online building dossier solutions for document management across building lifecycles. The acquisition strengthens KUBUS's product portfolio significantly, enabling integration of both platforms into a powerful ecosystem for model-based collaboration. BIMlink serves major Dutch building managers including TU Eindhoven, TU Delft, Wageningen University & Research, hospitals, and government institutions. Roy van der Velden, former director of BIMlink, joined KUBUS as Director of Digital Twin Solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vectorworks: Nemetschek-owned BIM and CAD solution widely used by architects, especially in design-led practices. Competes with Archicad for the architectural authoring seat and represents similar mid-market European positioning.
• Graphisoft: Developer of Archicad and KUBUS' primary technology partner. Graphisoft is the upstream vendor whose software KUBUS distributes and customizes, making it both a critical ally and the most directly comparable BIM pure-play.
• ALLPLAN: Nemetschek-owned BIM authoring and collaboration platform primarily serving European architects and engineers. Comparable to KUBUS' Archicad-based offering and a direct competitor in the European AEC market.
• Solibri (Trimble): Model checking and BIM coordination platform owned by Trimble. Closest direct competitor to BIMcollab in BIM issue management and model validation, serving the same international enterprise AEC customer base.

Emerging players

• Bluebeam: PDF-based design collaboration and markup tool widely used by architects and engineers. Overlaps with BIMcollab and BIMlink on document-centric collaboration workflows in the AEC market.
• Bricsys (BricsCAD): Provider of BricsCAD BIM with AI-driven modeling features. Represents a newer, lower-cost BIM alternative targeting architects considering migration from incumbent platforms like Archicad or Revit.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble: Owner of Tekla, SketchUp, and Solibri, offering structural and architectural BIM tools alongside construction hardware. Competes in the issue management and model coordination space where BIMcollab operates.
• Autodesk: Global market leader in architectural BIM via Revit and the broader AEC software suite. Competes indirectly with KUBUS by offering Revit as the dominant alternative to Archicad, especially in enterprise and multi-disciplinary firms.
• Procore: Construction management platform expanding into preconstruction and design coordination. Adjacent competitor as BIM issue management and document control increasingly migrate into broader construction OS platforms.
• Nemetschek Group: Parent company of Graphisoft and owner of ALLPLAN, Vectorworks, and Solibri. Operates broadly across the AEC software stack and is the corporate entity whose strategic decisions directly shape KUBUS' product roadmap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Kubusinfo
• Facebookfacebook.com/KUBUSBV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kubus-bv
• Instagraminstagram.com/kubus_bv
• Xx.com/kubusbv

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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