Virtuosity

What Virtuosity does

Virtuosity is the e-commerce storefront (eStore) of Bentley Systems, a publicly traded infrastructure engineering software company listed on NASDAQ under the ticker BSY. The platform sells 12-month Virtuoso Subscriptions that bundle access to Bentley's proprietary engineering software portfolio — spanning more than 20 categories including Bridge Design, Building Design, Road and Site Design, Rail Design, Structural Analysis, Plant Design, Hydraulics and Hydrology, Construction, Reality and Spatial Modeling, and Utilities and Communication Networks — with customizable training from Bentley industry experts and an Earned Keys system that lets subscribers redeem credits for additional Expert Services such as mentoring and analysis projects. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Seequent, the platform also distributes subsurface software (Geology, Geophysics, Geotechnical Engineering), Plaxis 2D/3D finite element analysis, and Blyncsy, a dashcam-derived road infrastructure data service.

The platform is operated as a "doing business as" brand under Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a Delaware corporation headquartered at 685 Stockton Drive, Exton, PA, with regional operating entities in the UK, Brazil, Mexico, China, Taiwan, India, and Ireland. Virtuosity serves engineers, architects, constructors, surveyors, and infrastructure owner-operators across 194 countries, with multi-currency support (13+ currencies) and multi-language storefronts (English, German, Spanish). It positions itself as the lower-upfront-cost, SMB-friendly counterpart to Bentley's traditional enterprise SELECT subscription program, targeting small and mid-sized engineering firms that previously could not justify full Bentley licenses.

Virtuosity generates revenue through annual recurring software subscriptions priced on a quote basis, with the Virtuoso Subscription as its flagship bundled offering. Distribution is primarily direct via the en.virtuosity.com storefront, supplemented by Bentley Channel Partners and cross-referral traffic from the main bentley.com corporate site. Customer testimonials and product categories indicate horizontal segmentation across infrastructure professionals, construction, mining/resources, and urban planning/government segments.

Name

Virtuosity

Legal name

Bentley Systems, Incorporated

Website

https://virtuosity.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Virtuosity is Bentley Systems' e-commerce eStore, selling 12-month Virtuoso Subscriptions that bundle Bentley infrastructure engineering software (20+ categories) with customizable expert training to engineers, architects, constructors, and owner-operators in 194 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrastructure Engineering Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Software/SaaS Subscriptions (Consumer & Prosumer) (CRAFAIAB)

Keywords

• Infrastructure engineering software
• Software subscription platform
• AEC software subscriptions
• Infrastructure design software
• Engineering e-commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Duluth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: 12-month subscription licenses for Bentley infrastructure engineering software. Subscriptions include software access, customizable expert training, and support services. Earned Keys are provided as part of Virtuoso Subscriptions for redeeming Expert Services including training, mentoring, and analysis projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Virtuosity is Bentley Systems' direct e-commerce storefront (eStore) that sells 12-month subscriptions to Bentley infrastructure engineering software across more than 20 categories including bridge design, building design, CAD, construction, rail, road, structural analysis, hydraulics, plant design, and Seequent subsurface solutions. Subscriptions bundle Bentley software access with customizable expert training and an Earned Keys token system that can be redeemed for additional Expert Services such as mentoring, training, and analysis projects.

Product overview

Virtuosity is Bentley's official eStore — a platform that sells subscriptions to Bentley Systems' portfolio of infrastructure engineering software, bundled with customizable training and support. The core offering is the Virtuoso Subscription, a 12-month license program that combines access to Bentley's proven software solutions with expert training and flexible support options. The software portfolio spans over 20 categories including Bridge Design, Building Design, CAD & Visualization, Construction, Rail Design, Road & Site Design, Structural Analysis, Reality & Spatial Modeling, Hydraulics & Hydrology, Plant Design, and more. Seequent's subsurface software (Geology, Geophysics, Geotechnical Engineering) is also offered through the platform, as Seequent is a Bentley subsidiary. Specialty offerings include Plaxis 2D/3D for geotechnical analysis and Blyncsy for road infrastructure data derived from dashcam imagery. Training services include OnDemand courses and customized mentoring. An Earned Keys system allows Virtuoso subscribers to redeem credits for Expert Services. Virtuosity operates as a global storefront, supporting multiple languages (English, German, Spanish) and currencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Virtuoso Subscription: 12-month software license bundled with customizable training from Bentley's industry experts
• Seequent

Products and services

• Virtuoso Subscription A 12-month Bentley software subscription bundle that combines access to Bentley infrastructure engineering software across multiple categories with customizable expert training from Bentley in-house industry experts, plus Earned Keys redeemable for Expert Services such as training, mentoring, and analysis projects. Designed for engineers, architects, constructors, surveyors, and owner-operators of all business sizes.
• Reality & Spatial Modeling Software Software for reality capture and spatial modeling of real-world environments in 3D for infrastructure projects, used by engineers, surveyors, and owner-operators.
• Asset Management Software Software for managing and maintaining infrastructure assets throughout their lifecycle, helping owners and operators optimize asset performance.
• Building Design Software Software for designing buildings and architectural projects, supporting architects and engineers in the creation of building structures and facilities.
• Bridge Design Software Specialized software for bridge engineering and design, enabling engineers to model, analyze, and design various types of bridge structures.
• CAD & Visualization Software Computer-aided design and visualization tools for creating detailed engineering drawings and visual representations of infrastructure projects.
• Communication Tower Design Software Software for designing communication and telecom towers, supporting engineering analysis and structural design of tower structures.
• Construction Software Software for construction phase planning, execution, and management, supporting the digital construction delivery workflow.
• Geology | Seequent Software Seequent's geology software for geological data visualization, interpretation, and analysis in mining and environmental applications, with support from Seequent's subsurface experts.
• Geophysics | Seequent Software Seequent's geophysics software for processing and interpreting geophysical data for subsurface investigation and analysis.
• Geotechnical Engineering | Seequent Software Seequent's geotechnical software solutions for analyzing soil and rock behavior, supporting foundation design and geotechnical engineering projects.
• Hydraulics & Hydrology Software Software for hydraulic and hydrological analysis, supporting water resource management, drainage design, and flood modeling.
• Mobility Simulation Software Software for simulating and analyzing transportation mobility patterns, supporting urban planning and transportation infrastructure design.
• Offshore Structural Analysis Software Specialized software for analyzing offshore structures such as oil platforms and wind turbine foundations in marine environments.
• Pipe Stress & Vessel Analysis Software Software for analyzing stress in piping systems and pressure vessels, supporting plant design and industrial facility engineering.
• Plant Design Software Comprehensive software for designing industrial plants, including process piping, equipment layout, and detailed engineering documentation.
• Project Delivery Software Software supporting project delivery and collaboration workflows for infrastructure projects, enabling teams to coordinate design and construction activities.
• Rail Design Software Software for designing railway and rail transit systems, supporting alignment, track design, and railway infrastructure planning.
• Road & Site Design Software Software for road and site development projects, supporting corridor design, grading, and site layout planning.
• Structural Analysis Software Software for structural analysis and engineering, enabling engineers to evaluate structural behavior and ensure design compliance with codes.
• Utilities & Communication Networks Software Software for designing utility networks and communication infrastructure, supporting the planning and engineering of linear utility assets.
• OnDemand Training Self-paced training options that allow Virtuosity users to learn Bentley software at their own convenience through the Virtuosity platform.
• Customized Training & Mentoring Personalized training and mentoring from Bentley's in-house industry experts that covers technical hurdles and project-specific challenges, available as part of the Virtuoso Subscription.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SeequentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeequent is The Bentley Subsurface Company, offering geotechnical software through Virtuosity's eStore with support from Seequent's subsurface experts. Seequent's geological and geophysical software solutions are integrated into the Bentley software portfolio available through Virtuosity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AVEVA: Engineering and industrial software for plant design, process, and asset management, competing with Bentley's plant and asset-management categories.
• Trimble: Provides civil engineering, construction, and geospatial software and hardware for infrastructure projects, overlapping strongly with Bentley's discipline coverage.
• Hexagon AB: Offers reality capture, geospatial, and engineering design software for infrastructure and industrial plants, directly competing in reality modeling and plant design.
• Autodesk: Leading design and engineering software vendor (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, BIM) sold largely via subscription; competes directly with Bentley in infrastructure and AEC software.
• Nemetschek Group: Portfolio of AEC and BIM software brands serving architects, engineers, and constructors, a close competitor to Bentley's building and infrastructure tools.

Others

• Seequent: Bentley-owned subsurface/geotechnical software brand sold through Virtuosity; an ecosystem participant rather than an external competitor.
• Ansys: Engineering simulation software used in structural and offshore analysis; adjacent to Bentley's structural and offshore analysis modules.

Emerging players

• Procore Technologies: Cloud construction management platform serving contractors and owners; overlaps with Bentley's construction and project-delivery workflows via subscription model.

Broad incumbents

• Dassault Systèmes: Provides 3D design, simulation, and PLM software across engineering and construction; overlaps with Bentley's structural, plant, and simulation offerings as part of a broader portfolio.
• Esri: Dominant GIS and spatial analytics provider used in infrastructure and urban planning, overlapping with Bentley's reality/spatial modeling and utilities solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/virtuositystore
• YouTubeyoutube.com/BentleySystems
• Facebookfacebook.com/BentleySystems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bentley-systems

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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