What CAD Studio does

CAD Studio is an IT services company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Ostrava, Czech Republic, operating as the Czech operating entity (legal name: ARKANCE CZ) within the global ARKANCE network. The company specializes in CAD, BIM, and GIS software solutions, serving architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms as well as manufacturing enterprises. Its customer base spans large enterprises across construction (Strabag, Skanska, Linthorst, Koma Modular), energy (ČEZ Group, VF Nuclear), manufacturing (Toshulin, Warhorse, Lasvit), aviation (Prague Airport, RLP Air Traffic Control), and logistics (GLP).

The company's core technology stack centers on the Autodesk software ecosystem (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Forma) and Bluebeam Revu, supplemented by proprietary ARKANCE IP including the Be.Smart technology platform and the Forma-Bluebeam Connector that automates file transfer and revision tracking between Autodesk Forma and Bluebeam workflows. Additional offerings include twiGIS for GIS-CAD integration, Eagle Point Pinnacle for civil engineering and surveying, and Autodesk Forma cloud services. The company maintains Autodesk Platinum Partner and Bluebeam Platinum Partner status, the highest tier of reseller certification.

CAD Studio's business model combines software resale (recurring license and subscription revenue from Autodesk and Bluebeam) with professional services including consulting, implementation, integration, training, and support for CAD, PDM/PLM, CAM, and BIM solutions. It also offers EU funding assistance for technology adoption. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct customer engagement for complex technology deployments, supported by multi-channel marketing including website, social media, webinars, newsletters, and industry events. The company employs 101-250 staff and has grown via three acquisitions (A|W Graph in 2018, CAD CAM Systems in 2019, and VARINEX-CAD STUDIO in 2020), positioning itself as a roll-up consolidator of Central European CAD/BIM resellers within the broader ARKANCE global network spanning 16+ European countries and 3 Asia-Pacific countries.

Name

CAD Studio

Legal name

ARKANCE CZ

Website

https://cadstudio.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CAD Studio (legal name: ARKANCE CZ), founded 1991 in Ostrava, Czech Republic, is an IT services company and Platinum Partner for Autodesk and Bluebeam that sells, implements, and supports CAD, BIM, GIS, and PLM software solutions for architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD/BIM Software and Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• CAD software solutions
• BIM implementation services
• GIS software distribution
• Autodesk Platinum Partner
• Construction technology consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Ostrava

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Resale: Reselling Autodesk, Bluebeam, and other CAD/BIM software products as a Platinum partner. Revenue from software licenses, subscriptions, and renewals.
2. Professional Services: Consulting, implementation, integration, training, and support services for CAD/PDM/PLM/MES, CAM, and BIM solutions.
3. EU Funding Services: Assistance with EU fund subsidies for CAD technology adoption.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CAD Studio is an IT services company and Autodesk/Bluebeam Platinum Partner that resells CAD, BIM, and GIS software solutions and provides professional services including consultation, implementation, integration, training, and support for architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and manufacturing firms across Central Europe. The company leverages the ARKANCE Be.Smart technology platform to enable workflow automation and digital process optimization for its enterprise customers.

Product overview

CAD Studio/ARKANCE operates as a technology solutions provider and Platinum Partner for Autodesk and Bluebeam, offering a unified portfolio of design, engineering, and construction software products combined with implementation, consulting, training, and support services. The core product portfolio centers on Autodesk software solutions and Bluebeam Revu, supported by ARKANCE's proprietary Be.Smart technology platform that enables integrations like the Forma–Bluebeam Connector. Additional specialized offerings include twiGIS for GIS-CAD integration, Eagle Point Pinnacle for civil engineering, and Autodesk Forma cloud platform, all delivered alongside professional services spanning workflow optimization, BIM implementation, CAD/PLM services, CAM services, and technology consulting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Be.Smart: ARKANCE technology platform for construction connectivity
• CAD Forum

Products and services

• Autodesk Software Solutions Resale and distribution of Autodesk design, engineering, and construction software including AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, and other tools, delivered as an Autodesk Platinum Partner with full implementation and support services.
• Bluebeam Revu Bluebeam Revu software for PDF markup, collaboration, and document management in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, distributed as a Bluebeam Platinum Partner.
• Be.Smart Technology Platform ARKANCE proprietary technology platform that powers the Forma-Bluebeam Connector and other innovative workflow automation and digital process optimization solutions for AEC and manufacturing sectors.
• twiGIS GIS extension tool for CAD operations, enabling geographic information system integration and spatial data handling for infrastructure and civil engineering workflows.
• Autodesk Forma (formerly ACC) Cloud-based collaboration and design review platform formerly known as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), providing project management and coordination services for construction teams.
• Eagle Point Pinnacle Civil engineering and survey software solutions for design and documentation workflows.
• Forma-Bluebeam Connector Connector powered by Be.Smart technology that automates file transfer between Forma and Bluebeam, preserves revision notes between document versions, and maintains connected review workflows for construction teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• From isolated systems to digital process in 6 months (Linthorst case study)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• AutodeskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAD Studio is an Autodesk Platinum Partner, reselling the full suite of Autodesk design, engineering, and construction software including AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, and construction technology solutions.
• BluebeamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAD Studio holds Bluebeam Platinum Partner status, distributing Bluebeam Revu and related document management solutions for construction and design collaboration.
• ARKANCE SystemsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAD Studio operates under the ARKANCE brand, part of a global network of CAD/BIM specialists. ARKANCE provides the Be.Smart technology platform and connected ecosystem including Forma-Bluebeam Connector and other proprietary solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Graitec: European Autodesk Platinum Partner and developer of BIM/structural analysis software. Directly comparable to CAD Studio as a long-established Autodesk reseller with proprietary add-on software and engineering services across AEC and manufacturing verticals.
• Symetri: Nordic and Northern European Autodesk Platinum Partner offering CAD/BIM software, training, and consultancy. Comparable to CAD Studio as a regional Autodesk specialist with strong vertical focus on AEC, infrastructure, and manufacturing customers.
• IMAGINiT Technologies: North American Autodesk Platinum Partner providing software, training, and implementation services for AEC and manufacturing. Closely mirrors CAD Studio's reseller-plus-services model and Autodesk/Bluebeam partnership structure.
• Microsol Resources: US-based Autodesk Platinum Partner with AEC and manufacturing focus, reselling Autodesk, Bluebeam, and related solutions alongside professional services. Direct counterpart to CAD Studio in the Americas market.
• KETIV Technologies: Autodesk partner specializing in manufacturing and engineering software (CAD/CAM/PLM) with strong focus on discrete manufacturing. Comparable to CAD Studio's manufacturing segment and CAM/PLM services offering.
• GoEngineer: North American reseller and services provider for SOLIDWORKS, Stratasys 3D printing, and related design-engineering tools. Comparable as a multi-vendor CAD/engineering channel partner serving manufacturing and product design customers.

Broad incumbents

• Tata Technologies: Global engineering services and product development digital firm with deep CAD/CAM/PLM expertise serving automotive and manufacturing. Operates at much larger scale than CAD Studio and competes for enterprise digital engineering mandates.
• Nemetschek Group: European-listed vendor of AEC software brands including Allplan, Vectorworks, Bluebeam (acquired), Graphisoft, and Solibri. Competes indirectly with CAD Studio via its owned software portfolio and also partners with major Autodesk resellers.
• Bricsys: Developer of BricsCAD and related AEC software, part of Hexagon's Geosystems division. Provides a competing CAD platform to Autodesk that CAD Studio's customers may consider as an alternative.

Regional players

• Proceed Group: European BIM consultancy and software solutions provider serving construction and infrastructure clients with digital transformation services. Comparable as a regional BIM services specialist, though geographically distinct from CAD Studio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CADstudioCZ
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ArkanceSystemsCZ
• Facebookfacebook.com/CADstudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/Arkance
• Instagraminstagram.com/arkancecz

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&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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