What Mirye Software does

Mirye Software is the software publishing and content distribution division of Proactive International, LLC, established in 2008 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. The business operates a direct-to-consumer digital storefront (the Mirye Store) that aggregates two product categories: proprietary perpetual-license software tools and licensed third-party 3D content assets. Proprietary software includes Shade 3D (a 3D modeling, rendering, animation, and 3D-printing tool with STL, Poser, and Unity export), Valentina Studio (database management and reporting for Windows, Linux, and macOS), LiveCode (cross-platform application development), and Photo ExpressViewer (image viewing). Distributed third-party content centers on Meshbox Design (themed 3D environments, vehicles, and characters in historical, fantasy, horror, and holiday genres) and Toon People (Chunk, Norm, Slim, and Meat base characters with modular paid add-ons), which are formatted for Poser, DAZ Studio, Blender, Vue, Bryce, 3DS Max, iClone, Unity, and Anime Studio.

The revenue model is one-time licensing for software and per-asset purchases (priced free to approximately $15) for 3D content, delivered exclusively as digital downloads through the Mirye Store; no third-party resellers, retail distribution, or subscription tiers are disclosed. Customer segments are horizontal and persona-based — 3D artists and animators, photographers, content creators, and software developers — accessed through the company website, Facebook and Twitter social channels, community forums, email, and an active blog. Marketing also includes content-driven sponsorships such as Meshbox Design's Toon Santa funding the NORAD Tracks Santa Program.

Name

Mirye Software

Legal name

Proactive International, LLC

Website

https://mirye.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mirye Software is the Beaverton, Oregon-based publishing division of Proactive International that directly sells perpetual-license creative software (Shade 3D, Valentina Studio, LiveCode, Photo ExpressViewer) and distributes themed 3D content assets for hobbyist and professional designers, 3D artists, photographers, and developers through its Mirye Store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Sales: Direct sales of proprietary and distributed software products including Shade 3D, SILKYPIX, Valentina Studio, and LiveCode through the Mirye Store e-commerce platform with downloadable software distribution
2. 3D Content Licensing: Sale of 3D content assets and character packs from vendors like Meshbox Design and Toon People, available in multiple 3D software formats, with individual product and bundle pricing
3. Content Distribution Services: Platform services distributing third-party creative content including 3D models, textures, backgrounds, and themed asset collections for various 3D software applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mirye Software develops, publishes, and distributes professional creative software tools (Shade 3D, Valentina Studio, LiveCode, Photo ExpressViewer) and aggregates licensed third-party 3D content assets (Toon People characters, Meshbox Design themed packs) for designers, 3D artists, photographers, and software developers. Products are sold as one-time perpetual licenses or per-unit content packs via the Mirye Store e-commerce platform with digital download delivery.

Product overview

Mirye Software is the software publishing division of Proactive International, launched in 2008 to publish high-end vertical market content creation tools for designers, developers, and content creators. The portfolio includes SILKYPIX professional RAW photography software, Photo ExpressViewer for photo viewing, Valentina Studio for database management, LiveCode cross-platform development environment, and Shade 3D 3D modeling/rendering software. Additionally, Mirye distributes 3D content through Meshbox Design (themed building sets, vehicles, environments) and Toon People (cartoon character series) brands. The company also distributes content in various 3D software formats (Poser, DAZ Studio, Blender, 3D Studio MAX, Vue, Bryce) and previously distributed SILKYPIX until ending distribution in September 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Meshbox Design: 3D content brand offering Toon Santa series, character models, and architectural assets for Poser, DAZ Studio, Blender, and other 3D software.
• Toon People
• SILKYPIX
• Valentina Studio
• LiveCode
• Shade 3D
• Photo ExpressViewer

Products and services

• Valentina Studio Professional database management, reporting, and data visualization tool for Windows, Linux, and macOS, used by developers and data professionals.
• LiveCode Cross-platform application development environment enabling deployment to multiple operating systems and devices from a single codebase, for software developers.
• Shade 3D 3D modeling, rendering, and animation software for Windows and macOS with features for 3D printing (STL export), Poser integration, and Unity export, used by 3D artists and animators.
• Photo ExpressViewer Photo viewing application for quick image preview and basic editing operations, for individual photographers and photo enthusiasts.
• Toon People Series of 3D cartoon character products including Chunk, Norm, Meat, and Slim base characters with themed clothing and props, compatible with Poser and DAZ Studio, used by 3D artists and animators.
• Meshbox Design 3D Content Library of themed 3D content packs including historical, fantasy, horror, and holiday themes covering buildings, vehicles, characters, and environments, available in multiple 3D software formats, used by 3D artists and content creators.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Meshbox DesigncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2025Meshbox Design is a primary content creator whose products (Toon Santa series, themed 3D content packs) are distributed exclusively through Mirye Software. The company creates 3D characters and scene assets including the popular Toon People series with Chunk 3D character. Mirye distributes Meshbox content in formats compatible with Poser, DAZ Studio, Blender, Vue, and other 3D platforms. Meshbox Design's Toon Santa 25 (Barista Santa) and Toon Santa 24 were announced through Mirye's news channel in late 2024/early 2025.
• Ichikawa Soft Laboratory (SILKYPIX Developer)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Ichikawa Soft Laboratory is the original developer of SILKYPIX RAW photography software. Mirye Software serves as the North American distributor for SILKYPIX products, having announced distribution of SILKYPIX 6 in USA and Canada. Mirye Software ended its distribution of SILKYPIX products in September 2023, reverting distribution rights to the original developer.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Smith Micro Software: Small-cap creative and mobile software publisher with comparable portfolio breadth across creative/utility tools and similar direct-to-consumer digital distribution model.
• Renderosity: Operates a Poser/DAZ Studio community marketplace for 3D content. Mirye's Meshbox Design and Toon People products are explicitly compatible with this ecosystem, making Renderosity a marketplace-format peer.
• e-on Software: Publishes Vue (3D landscape/nature rendering), a direct functional alternative to Shade 3D for 3D modeling, rendering, and animation workflows, with format overlap.
• Avanquest Software: Independent software publisher distributing creative, productivity, and utility software via direct e-commerce—closely mirrors Mirye's small-publisher, multi-product, perpetual-license model.
• Paradigma Software: Original developer of Valentina Studio and Valentina Reports. Mirye distributes these products in North America, making Paradigma a direct peer for the database/reporting line.
• Nova Development: Multi-product software publisher targeting consumers and creatives with perpetual licenses, analogous to Mirye's portfolio breadth and direct-to-consumer storefront.
• DAZ Productions: Direct competitor in 3D character and content distribution; Toon People and Meshbox products are specifically formatted for DAZ Studio, putting Mirye in direct format and content overlap with DAZ's marketplace.
• Indigo Rose (True North Software): Publishes cross-platform development and installer tools, overlapping with Mirye's LiveCode cross-platform development offering and similar small-publisher developer-tools positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Adobe: Dominant creative software incumbent whose Photoshop, Lightroom, and 3D tools compete with SILKYPIX and Shade 3D. Adobe's Creative Cloud subscription model represents the industry trajectory Mirye's perpetual-license model does not match.
• Corel: Established creative software incumbent offering PaintShop Pro and other consumer creative tools that overlap with Mirye's photography and design vertical, but at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mirye
• Facebookfacebook.com/miryesoftware

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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