What bimeo does

Bimeo (legal entity SAS SN BIMEO) is a French vertical SaaS company founded in 2016 that builds mobile-first 3D building data acquisition software for energy auditors and diagnosticians. Its platform combines three field methods — Forms (guided 3CL-compliant questionnaires), Scan (LiDAR-based augmented-reality room capture) and Croquis (hand-drawn 2D/3D sketching) — across native iOS (iPad Pro), Android and Windows apps, with a web platform (web.bimeo.fr) for project management and an Audit module that exports 10+ structured formats (DXF, SVG, IFC2x3/IFC4, CSV, Excel, PDF, DOC, BCF, XYZ) and integrates via XML directly with Perrenoud's BatiAudit and DPEWin energy simulation software. The company was rebranded in 2023 from the legacy names ARtoBuild and DATAtoBuild into a single bimeo identity and operates from Saint-Romain-de-Colbosc, Normandy, with a secondary presence in Rennes.

The business model is pure subscription SaaS priced in euros excluding VAT and processed via Stripe, with a freemium funnel (free download, free registration, 14-day trial without credit card) feeding paid tiers: Basic at €249/year, Pro at €499/year (adding Scan, Croquis, plan editor, IFC outputs and 100 GB storage), the bundled PRO+ pack combining bimeo Pro with a BatiAudit MI license at €1,299 first year / €610 renewal (or monthly installment), and a discounted Educational License tier at €25-€50 per user. Go-to-market combines product-led growth, an enterprise field-sales motion (e.g., Nexity, large audit networks), event-driven demand generation (VivaTech, BIMWORLD, Renodays, the proprietary bimeo Tour roadshow), and channel partnerships with Perrenoud (BatiAudit/DPEWin distribution, July 2025), ITGA (DiagINBOX/BatINBOX integration, 2021) and Prevu 3D (point cloud distribution, 2023). Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company has completed one funding round of €800,000 in 2022 via the Village By CA incubator.

Name

bimeo

Legal name

SAS SN BIMEO

Website

https://bimeo.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bimeo is a French vertical-SaaS company providing mobile-first 3D building data acquisition software (LiDAR scan, 3CL forms, hand-drawn sketching) that feeds energy audits and integrates directly with Perrenoud's BatiAudit software. It serves certified French energy auditors, diagnosticians, engineering firms and property managers via subscription tiers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Building data acquisition
• Energy audit software
• 3D building scanning
• BIM mobile tools
• LiDAR scanning app

Headquarters

HQ city

Rennes

HQ country

France

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. Software Subscriptions (SaaS): Bimeo generates revenue primarily through monthly and annual SaaS subscription plans (Basic and Pro tiers). Subscriptions provide access to the mobile application, web platform, data exports, and storage. The company also offers a bundled PRO+ pack combining bimeo Pro with BatiAudit software licenses from Perrenoud, with both annual and monthly payment options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

bimeo is a mobile-first SaaS platform that lets energy auditors and building professionals capture, structure, and export on-site building data using a single application on iOS, Android, and Windows devices. It combines three data-collection methods — Forms (3CL-method questionnaires), Scan (LiDAR-based augmented reality room capture), and Croquis (2D/3D hand-drawn sketching) — with a web platform for project management and a native XML export to the Perrenoud BatiAudit energy-simulation software. Pricing is delivered as monthly/annual subscriptions, with a PRO+ bundle that adds a BatiAudit license and premium support.

Product overview

bimeo is a French company offering a unified digital platform for building data acquisition and energy audit optimization. The core offering consists of the bimeo Application (supporting three data collection methods: Forms for 3CL questionnaires, Scan for LiDAR-based room capture, and Croquis for hand-drawn 2D/3D sketching), the bimeo Web Platform for project management and collaboration, and the Module Audit add-on for qualifying data for energy simulation tools. The company also distributes Prevu 3D for point cloud visualization. The product portfolio spans mobile apps (iOS/iPadOS, Android, Windows), web-based workspace, and integrates with professional software including Perrenoud BAO/BatiAudit (XML export), Pleiades, SOC Informatique, Revit (IFC), AutoCAD (DXF), and SketchUp. Pricing tiers range from 25€/month (Basic) to 499€/year (Pro), with a combined PRO+ pack including BatiAudit licensing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BatiAudit Pack: Combined offer with bimeo Pro subscription and BatiAudit MI license for complete energy audit from data collection to report generation
• Bimeo Forms
• Bimeo Scan
• Bimeo Croquis

Products and services

• bimeo Application Cross-platform mobile and desktop application (iOS/iPad Pro, Android, Windows) that enables energy auditors, diagnosticians, and building professionals to capture building data on site through three methods: Forms (3CL-method questionnaires), Scan (LiDAR-based augmented reality room capture), and Croquis (2D/3D hand-drawn sketching). Supports offline data collection and exports to multiple BIM/CAD formats.
• bimeo Web Platform Web-based platform (web.bimeo.fr) that lets users manage projects, collaborate with team members, store field data, and access the Audit module for qualifying data before export to professional energy simulation software.
• Module Audit (Audit Module) Web module for qualifying data captured by the bimeo application for use with energy simulation tools, including management of wall, ceiling, floor, opening, and emission libraries, thermal coefficient calculations, handling of linear thermal bridges, and XML export to Perrenoud BAO/BatiAudit software.
• Pack Logiciels PRO+ (bimeo Pro + BatiAudit Bundle)

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces building data collection and entry time compared to manual methods
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration8 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Les Logiciels PerrenoudcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2025Strategic partnership announced July 22, 2025 with Les Logiciels Perrenoud (creator of BatiAudit and DPEWin). The partnership includes a co-built commercial offer combining bimeo's data acquisition tools (LiDAR scan, plan editor, Bimeo Forms) with BatiAudit software. Bimeo becomes the official distributor of BatiAudit and DPEWin. The offer includes a bundled PRO+ package, premium support (installation, usage assistance, 72h response), educational content (webinars, tutorials, FAQ), and direct bimeo-Perrenoud support link for customer issue escalation. A joint 3-step methodological training on the 3CL method is also part of the package. Market launch planned for September 2025.
• OFIB (Organisme de Formation)minorOthers · 21 November 2023Partnership with OFIB (vocational training organization) to create the 'Support Métier' module, providing 42 training videos across 6 themes (Electricity, Insulation, Heating, Thermal, VMC, Miscellaneous) accessible from the bimeo web platform, designed to help auditors build competencies.
• Prevu 3DminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 April 2023Distribution partnership with Canadian company Prevu 3D established in 2023 at BIMWORLD. Bimeo serves as the official French distributor of Prevu 3D, a point cloud visualization and digital twin platform. The partnership extends bimeo's addressable market to design firms and property owners engaged in major renovation projects, complementing bimeo's core energy auditing focus with horizontal 3D visualization capabilities.
• Village By CAminorOthers · 1 January 2022Bimeo joined the Village By CA incubator ( Crédit Agricole's startup accelerator) in 2022, which supported the company's first funding round and provided mentoring and networking resources.
• ITGAcoreTechnology or Integration · 11 May 2021Partnership with ITGA (leader in asbestos and chemical sampling/analysis, 25+ years experience) announced May 11, 2021. ITGA develops DiagINBOX and BatINBOX platforms and seeks to position itself as a building data manager. Bimeo becomes one of the acquisition solutions directly connected to ITGA's tools, opening access to ITGA's network of 4,000+ diagnostic professionals. The partnership encompasses both commercial and technical collaboration.
• EPC Recast (European Consortium)minorOthers · 1 January 2020Bimeo joined the European EPC Recast consortium in late 2020, contributing its existing building data acquisition technology as the first brick in a process aimed at harmonizing DPE methodology across Europe. The company participated in the 8th consortium meeting in Bilbao in 2023 and is preparing for approximately 50 pilot phases across Europe.
• PROFEEL ProgrammecoreOthers · 1 January 2019Bimeo participated in the PROFEEL program (sponsored by the French energy transition agency) from 2019 to 2020, receiving funding to develop new features in its application. This program contributed to strengthening bimeo's core functionality and enabled the iPad Pro version release.
• CSTB' Lab (Incubator)minorOthers · 1 January 2019Bimeo joined the CSTB' Lab startup incubator (CSTB's technology incubator) in 2018, gaining access to CSTB's expertise and network in the building and construction sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk Revit: Autodesk Revit is the dominant BIM authoring platform with which bimeo integrates via IFC export. Revit serves the same engineering/architect audience but as a broad design toolset, not a specialized energy-audit data acquisition solution.
• Graphisoft Archicad: Graphisoft Archicad is an established BIM platform widely used by architects and engineers in Europe. It is comparable to bimeo as part of the broader BIM ecosystem but is a general-purpose design tool rather than an audit-specific capture platform.

Emerging players

• OpenSpace: OpenSpace provides 360-degree construction site capture and AI-driven progress tracking for general contractors. While focused on construction progress rather than energy audits, it targets similar engineering-firm and design-office buyers as bimeo's engineering segment.
• Dalux: Dalux provides BIM coordination, field management, and facility management software commonly used by European contractors and building owners. It overlaps with bimeo's BIM integration and engineering-firm target audience and is a relevant European competitor.
• Realsee: Realsee (formerly Kujiale) offers AI-enabled 3D capture and virtual tour technology with growing real estate and property-management adoption. It overlaps with bimeo's property manager segment (e.g., Nexity use cases) and represents an emerging alternative for non-energy-audit building capture.
• NavVis: NavVis provides mobile indoor spatial mapping and digital twin solutions for AEC and facility management. It competes with bimeo's Scan module for high-end 3D building capture and serves a partially overlapping engineering/property management customer base.
• PlanRadar: PlanRadar offers mobile-first SaaS for construction and real estate defect management, inspections, and field reporting. It competes with bimeo's web platform for engineering firms and property managers handling building documentation workflows, though without bimeo's energy-audit specialization.

Direct peers

• Matterport: Matterport is a leading 3D spatial data capture platform used across real estate, construction, and facility management. It competes directly with bimeo's LiDAR-based Scan mode for digital building capture, although it lacks bimeo's 3CL energy audit specialization and native BatiAudit integration.
• Leica BLK (Hexagon): Leica BLK (within Hexagon Geosystems) provides professional LiDAR-based 3D laser scanning hardware and software for building documentation and BIM workflows. It targets the same auditor/engineering-firm audience as bimeo's Scan mode but as a higher-end hardware-led system rather than mobile SaaS.

Others

• Perrenoud (BatiAudit / DPEWin): Perrenoud is the leading French energy-audit software vendor (BatiAudit, DPEWin) and is now both a distribution partner and bundled product within bimeo's PRO+ Pack. While the relationship is primarily partner-led rather than competitive, the strategic complementarity makes Perrenoud the most relevant comparable in the French energy-audit value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bimeo_fr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWpOMmKhZNvghqYcmGulyNQ
• Facebookfr-fr.facebook.com/SASBIMEO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bimeo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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