What Mesa does

MESA, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based Autodesk Gold Partner founded in 1995 that resells the Autodesk CAD software portfolio — including AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, Revit, Vault, and the AEC, Product Design & Manufacturing, and Media & Entertainment Collections — alongside complementary Bluebeam construction software and 3Dconnexion hardware peripherals. The firm serves two primary verticals: Product Design & Manufacturing (oil and gas, nuclear, consumer products, steel) and Architectural, Engineering & Construction, with a secondary education segment served through the Autodesk Learning Partner program. The technical offering is essentially the Autodesk ecosystem; MESA's own IP is concentrated in design automation (custom iLogic rules, workflow automation) and the operational layer around Autodesk — certified training, technical support, consulting, data management implementation, and 3D modeling/visualization services delivered by Autodesk Certified Instructors and Certified Professionals.

Name

Mesa

Legal name

MESA, Inc.

Website

https://mesa-cad.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MESA, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based Autodesk Gold Partner (founded 1995, ESOP since 2021) that resells Autodesk CAD software and provides certified training, technical support, consulting, and design automation services to manufacturers and AEC firms across Western Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD Software Reseller and Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734)

akta.pro primary industry

Software License Resale & Optimization (Perpetual/Subscription) (BPAEAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO), Tools & Platforms Training (Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.) (EDABAHAH), Digital Process Automation (DPA) & Orchestration Suites (HDAEAHAF)

Keywords

• CAD software reseller
• Autodesk training services
• Design automation consulting
• 3D modeling services
• Product data management

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Resale: Resells Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion, Revit, Vault, etc.) and related products (Bluebeam, 3Dconnexion hardware) through subscription and perpetual license models. Revenue derived from software reseller margins and subscription management fees.
2. Training Services: Classroom and virtual training courses for Autodesk software products. Courses range from 1-day to 5-day sessions with pricing from $295 to $1,795 per course. Includes certification preparation and customized corporate training.
3. Technical Support Contracts: Technical support services including email support, phone support, and support portal access. Offered as part of maintenance/subscription contracts for software customers.
4. Consulting & Implementation: Professional consulting services for CAD implementation, data management, design automation, and workflow optimization. Includes mentoring services and custom solution development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MESA is an Autodesk Gold Partner that resells CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, Revit, Vault, and industry collections) and provides complementary professional services including Autodesk-certified training, technical support, design automation, 3D modeling, data management, and consulting. The company primarily serves product designers, manufacturers, architects, engineers, and construction firms through direct sales, an authorized training center in Pittsburgh, and on-site engagements.

Product overview

Mesa is an Autodesk Partner providing a comprehensive portfolio of CAD software products and professional services. The core offerings include AutoCAD (2D/3D design), AutoCAD LT (2D drafting), Inventor (3D mechanical design), and Fusion 360 (cloud-based integrated design platform). These are supplemented by industry-specific collections: the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection (including Vault, simulation, CAM tools) and the AEC Collection (for architecture/engineering/construction). Mesa also resells Bluebeam construction software and 3Dconnexion hardware peripherals. The company complements its software sales with professional services including technical support, 3D modeling, visualization, design automation, consulting, and Autodesk-certified training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AutoCAD Best-in-class 2D and 3D design software with enhanced automation, markup tools, and specialized toolsets for architecture, mechanical, and electrical design. Sold by MESA as an Autodesk Gold Partner to enterprise design professionals.
• AutoCAD LT Precision 2D drafting and documentation software focused on reliable performance and collaboration, offered as part of MESA's Autodesk LT Family.
• Inventor 3D parametric mechanical design, simulation, and documentation software for product design and manufacturing. Resold by MESA to industrial manufacturers and product designers.
• Fusion 360 Cloud-based 3D CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB design platform integrating modeling, simulation, generative design, and collaboration tools. Offered by MESA for cloud-first design teams.
• AEC Collection All-in-one Autodesk toolkit for architects, designers, engineers, and builders covering design, simulation, visualization, coordination, and construction documentation. Resold by MESA to AEC firms.
• Product Design & Manufacturing Collection Comprehensive engineering application suite for complex product design, including Inventor, Fusion, AutoCAD, Vault, simulation, and CAM tools. Bundled and resold by MESA for manufacturers.
• Media & Entertainment Collection Autodesk content creation tools for animators, modelers, and visual effects artists including Maya, 3ds Max, Arnold, and Mudbox. Resold by MESA to media and entertainment customers.
• Vault Product data management software that manages engineering data, improves collaboration, and controls product development processes across Autodesk applications. Sold by MESA for data management needs.
• Bluebeam Construction software for document management, markup, collaboration, and workflow automation with desktop, cloud, and mobile solutions including Revu and Bluebeam Cloud. Resold by MESA to AEC customers.
• Simulation CAD-embedded simulation tools including Autodesk CFD for fluid flow and thermal simulation and Inventor Nastran for finite element analysis. Sold by MESA to engineering customers.
• VRED Professional 3D visualization software for creating high-quality renderings, VR experiences, and collaborative design review. Offered by MESA for design visualization workflows.
• Alias Design software for industrial design workflows spanning 2D sketch to 3D form and Class-A surfacing for automotive and consumer products. Resold by MESA to industrial designers.
• 3Dconnexion Products Ergonomic 3D mice, CAD mice, and keyboard peripherals designed for CAD professionals including SpaceMouse, CadMouse, and Keyboard Pro product lines. Resold by MESA as a 3Dconnexion authorized partner.
• Professional Services Professional services portfolio including technical support, 3D modeling and design, visualization, data management, design automation (iLogic rules and custom tools), consulting, and mentoring. Delivered to manufacturers and AEC firms.
• Training Services Autodesk certification preparation, Authorized Training Center courses (in-person, virtual, and on-site), and custom training programs covering AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion, Revit, and Vault. Priced from $295 to $1,795 per student per course.

Quantifiable outcome

• Long-term customer relationships and repeat business model focused on maximizing customer software utilization

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 3DconnexionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMESA is an authorized partner for 3Dconnexion products including SpaceMouse 3D mice, CadMouse, and Keyboard Pro. Resells these ergonomic CAD input devices as part of their product portfolio. Products offered include SpaceMouse Wireless, SpaceMouse Pro, SpaceMouse Enterprise, CadMouse Pro Wireless, and accessories.
• AutodeskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMESA is an Autodesk Gold Partner specializing in Product Design & Manufacturing (PDM) and AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industries. Provides software sales, training, technical support, and consulting for the full Autodesk portfolio including AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, Revit, Vault, and specialized industry collections.
• BluebeamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMESA resells Bluebeam construction software including Revu and Bluebeam Cloud. Bluebeam provides PDF collaboration and document management solutions for the AEC industry with desktop, web, and mobile capabilities.
• Best of the Batch FoundationminorOthersNon-profit organization devoted to improving lives of children and families in distressed communities. MESA supports this organization but the relationship is charitable/community-focused rather than commercial.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IMAGINiT Technologies: A large North American Autodesk Platinum reseller providing software sales, training, consulting, and technical support across manufacturing and AEC. Directly comparable business model to MESA, but at significantly greater scale and national geographic reach.
• Synergis Engineering Design Solutions: Autodesk partner serving engineering and manufacturing customers with software, training, and implementation services, with overlapping presence in Pennsylvania. Closest geographic direct peer to MESA in the mid-Atlantic region.
• KETIV Solutions: Autodesk Gold Partner providing CAD/CAM/CAE software sales, training, and engineering services to manufacturers. Closely mirrors MESA's mix of subscription resale plus certified instructor-led training plus professional services.
• GoEngineer: Large Autodesk reseller offering software, training, consulting, and technical support with solidworks and Autodesk product lines. Same reseller-plus-services model, scaled across multiple U.S. regions and product lines.
• Microsol Resources: Autodesk Gold Partner focused on AEC and manufacturing, providing software, training, BIM services, and consulting. Highly comparable business model and Autodesk specialization to MESA.
• Computer Aided Technology (CATI): Autodesk partner reselling CAD/CAM/CAE software (Inventor, Fusion 360, Vault) with training and engineering services for product design and manufacturing. Direct peer in PDM specialization.
• CADD Microsystems: Autodesk partner offering software, training, and implementation services for the AEC and manufacturing markets. Comparable mid-sized Autodesk channel partner with similar services mix.
• Hagerman & Company: Long-established Autodesk reseller providing CAD software, training, and technical support to engineering and manufacturing customers in the Midwest. Mirrors MESA's regional reseller-plus-services profile.

Broad incumbents

• Rand Worldwide: Larger multi-vendor channel partner and digital engineering consultancy offering software, training, and implementation across CAD, CAM, and PLM. Broader portfolio and larger scale than MESA but overlapping Autodesk and manufacturing focus.
• PTC: Major CAD/PLM software vendor (Creo, Onshape) whose products and channel partners overlap with MESA's manufacturing design customers. Not a direct channel peer, but a competing platform whose adoption shifts demand away from Autodesk-resold tools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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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