Addlink Software Cientifico

What Addlink Software Cientifico does

Addlink Software Científico, S.L. is a privately-held Spanish specialty software distributor founded in 1991 and headquartered in Madrid with offices in Barcelona. The company acts as the authorized Iberian reseller for a curated portfolio of high-end scientific and technical software, including COMSOL Multiphysics (multiphysics simulation), Maple and MapleSim (symbolic and physical modeling), Minitab Statistical Software and Workspace (data analysis, predictive analytics, ML, and SPC), BIOVIA Discovery Studio, Materials Studio, and Notebook (life sciences and materials modeling), Witness and Simul8 (process simulation), and ChemDraw/Signals Notebook (chemistry ELN), plus complementary environmental modeling tools and a small publishing line under the Addlink Media brand.

The business is a value-added reseller rather than a software developer. Addlink's offering is built on three revenue streams: (1) licensing and royalties from software distribution, (2) professional services including customized and open training courses, technical consulting, and ongoing support, and (3) one-time license revenue from technical publications sold in print and digital formats. Go-to-market combines a transactional e-commerce storefront at addlink.es with sales-led outreach to enterprise and academic customers, supported by technical webinars, the Iberian COMSOL Multiphysics Conference series, university workshops, an email newsletter, and social/video channels.

The company serves R&D departments, research laboratories, universities, and industrial customers across Spain and Portugal, with international shipments limited to Portugal and Andorra. It is GDPR/LGPD compliant, holds no disclosed patents of its own, and has no parent company, institutional investors, or acquisition history identified in the available data.

Name

Addlink Software Cientifico

Legal name

Addlink Software Científico, S.L.

Website

https://addlink.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Addlink Software Científico is a privately-held Spanish specialty distributor, founded in 1991, that resells and supports high-end scientific and technical software (COMSOL, Maple, Minitab, BIOVIA, Witness) for R&D, academic, and industrial customers in Spain and Portugal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scientific Software Distribution

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI)

Keywords

• Scientific software distribution
• Multiphysics simulation software
• Statistical analysis software
• Computational chemistry tools
• Engineering simulation software

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Software Distribution: Primary revenue stream from distributing scientific and technical software applications including COMSOL Multiphysics, Maple, Minitab, BIOVIA, Witness, and related modules. The company acts as an authorized distributor for these software vendors in Spain and Portugal, earning commissions or margins on software licenses sold.
2. Professional Services: Revenue generated from training services (custom courses, open courses, online courses), technical consulting for software implementation, and specialized technical support services. Training is delivered to companies, professionals, professors, and students in the sector.
3. Technical Publications: Revenue from publishing and selling technical books under the Addlink Media brand, including printed and digital formats available through Google Play. Books are written by experienced users from academic and enterprise sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Addlink Software Científico is a value-added distributor that selects, imports, distributes, promotes, and supports high-performance scientific and technical software applications in Spain and Portugal. The company resells third-party software (COMSOL Multiphysics, Maple, Minitab, BIOVIA, Witness, ChemDraw, and others) and complements it with professional training, technical consulting, and technical support services. The company's value lies in its technical expertise in selecting, implementing, and supporting these specialized software tools for Spanish and Portuguese markets.

Product overview

Addlink Software Científico is a leading distributor of scientific and technical software for Spain and Portugal, founded in 1991. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of third-party software products including COMSOL Multiphysics (multiphysics simulation platform), Maple (symbolic mathematics with AI capabilities), Minitab Statistical Software (data analysis and quality improvement), Witness (process simulation), BIOVIA Discovery Studio and Materials Studio (molecular modeling), Signals ChemDraw and ChemDraw (chemical drawing), MapleSim (physical modeling), and numerous specialized modules and environmental modeling tools. The portfolio also includes books and technical publications under Addlink Media, as well as professional services including technical training, consulting, and support. The product ecosystem includes AI-powered features (Maple AI Assistant, COMSOL chatbot with OpenAI integration, COSMON Nexus AI agent for engineering), integrations with CAD tools (SOLIDWORKS, MATLAB, Simulink, Revit), GPU acceleration via NVIDIA CUDA, and connectivity with manufacturing equipment for real-time quality monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• COMSOL Multiphysics Comprehensive multiphysics simulation platform for virtual prototyping and analysis of physical phenomena defined by partial differential equations. Supports coupling multiple physics domains including structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, electromagnetics, acoustics, and chemical reactions. Sold to R&D departments, engineering teams, and academic researchers in Spain and Portugal.
• Maple Mathematical computation tool providing symbolic algebra, numeric calculus, differential equation solving, plotting, and animations. Includes AI-powered features through the Elite Maintenance Program (EMP) such as an AI Assistant, NaturalLanguage package, and Maple Learn integration. Used by mathematicians, engineers, and researchers for technical computation and academic teaching.
• Minitab Statistical Software Data analysis and process improvement tools based on Minitab technology. Provides statistical analysis, predictive analytics, machine learning, design of experiments (DOE), and real-time statistical process control (SPC) for manufacturing quality and operational excellence. Used by quality engineers, Six Sigma practitioners, and data scientists in industrial and academic settings.
• Witness Logistics and manufacturing process simulation software. Enables modeling and simulation of production lines, material flow, and operational processes for manufacturing optimization and bottleneck identification. Used by industrial engineers and operations managers.
• BIOVIA Discovery Studio Comprehensive suite for modeling and simulations in life sciences. Provides tools for molecular modeling, protein simulation, and bioinformatics analysis for pharmaceutical and biotechnology research. Used by life sciences researchers in pharmaceutical and biotech organizations.
• BIOVIA Materials Studio Multiscale modeling environment for chemical and materials research. Provides a complete range of simulation methods for solving key research problems in chemistry and materials science. Used by materials scientists and chemists in industrial R&D and academic research.
• BIOVIA Notebook Fully integrated and extensible electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) with integration to BIOVIA Lab Services and Pipeline Pilot for research data management. Used by pharmaceutical, biotech, and chemical research organizations for ELN workflows.
• Signals ChemDraw Innovative solutions for the electronic laboratory of chemists and biologists. Suite for drawing and analysis in chemistry and biology. Used by chemists and biologists in research laboratories.
• ChemDraw Drawing and analysis suite for chemistry and biology. Provides chemical structure drawing, analysis tools, and integration with PerkinElmer Signals notebook for electronic laboratory management. Used by chemists, researchers, and biology professionals.
• MapleSim Physical modeling and simulation tool for multidomain engineering systems. Enables model-based design using the Maple mathematical engine for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and thermal systems. Used by control and mechanical engineers in industrial R&D.
• COSMON Nexus AI agent designed to collaborate with engineering and simulation teams. Integrates with COMSOL Multiphysics to accelerate model configuration, automate repetitive tasks, improve design space exploration, and facilitate decision-making under user supervision. Used by engineering and simulation professionals.
• Simul8 Process simulation software for visualizing, testing, and optimizing business and manufacturing processes. Integrates with Minitab Workspace for virtual testing of process changes before implementation. Used by operations and process improvement professionals.
• AERMOD View Environmental modeler for air quality analysis. Meteorological and geographic data required for simulations must be obtained from third-party providers. Used by environmental engineers and consultants for air quality assessment.
• CALPUFF View Environmental modeler for puff-type dispersion assessment. Simulates atmospheric transport, dispersion, and deposition of pollutants using three-dimensional gridded meteorological fields. Used by environmental scientists and engineers for regulatory and impact studies.
• AUSTAL View Environmental modeler based on Lagrangian particle-tracking dispersion model for air quality assessment and pollutant dispersion modeling. Used by environmental engineers and consultants.
• CALRoads View Environmental modeler for estimating traffic-generated pollution. Assesses road traffic emissions and dispersion impacts on air quality. Used by environmental and transportation engineers.
• SigmaPlot Scientific graphing and data analysis software for creating publication-quality graphs and performing statistical analysis. Used by scientists and researchers for data visualization in publications.
• NAG Numerical algorithms library providing a comprehensive collection of mathematical and statistical routines for scientific and engineering computing. Used by developers and computational scientists.
• TURBOMOLE Quantum chemistry software for ab initio electronic structure calculations used in computational chemistry and molecular modeling research. Used by academic and industrial computational chemists.
• Technical Training Professional training services including customized courses, open enrollment courses, and online training for scientific and technical software. Training is directed at companies, professionals, professors, and students to reduce learning curves and accelerate software implementation.
• Technical Support Virtual and on-site technical support services for distributed scientific and technical software products. Provided alongside software distribution to enable comprehensive solutions for customers.
• Consulting Services Implementation consulting services to recommend the best software solutions based on client needs and infrastructure. Provided by qualified staff including engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and IT professionals with deep knowledge of distributed products.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• COMSOL Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAddlink serves as the authorized distributor for COMSOL Multiphysics and its extensive module ecosystem (AC/DC, Acoustics, CFD, Battery Design, etc.) in Spain and Portugal. The partnership includes distribution, training, and technical support services.
• MaplesoftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Maple, MapleSim, and related mathematical computation products in the Spanish and Portuguese markets, providing sales, training, and technical support.
• Minitab LLC.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Minitab statistical software, Minitab Workspace, Simul8, and related data analysis solutions in Spain and Portugal.
• Dassault Systèmes (BIOVIA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for BIOVIA Discovery Studio, BIOVIA Materials Studio, BIOVIA Notebook, and related life sciences and materials simulation products.
• Haskoning (Witness)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Witness process simulation software by Haskoning in the Spanish and Portuguese markets.
• Lakes Environmental SoftwareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for CALPUFF View, AERMOD View, CALRoads View, and AUSTAL View environmental modeling software.
• Revvity Signals (ChemDraw)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for ChemDraw, Signals Notebook, and related chemistry and biology software solutions.
• COSMON Inc. (Nexus)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for COSMON Nexus AI agent designed to collaborate with engineering and simulation teams, integrated with COMSOL Multiphysics demonstrations at Iberian conferences.
• Universities and Research InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong relationships with Spanish and Portuguese universities and research institutions including CSIC institutes, serving as a preferred software provider for academic computing needs. Hosting events and workshops at university campuses.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Maplesoft: The principal principal/vendor for Maple and MapleSim—Addlink is one of Maplesoft's authorized distributors. Included as the upstream counterpart whose product strategy and channel choices directly determine Addlink's revenue trajectory.
• COMSOL Inc. Principal principal/vendor for COMSOL Multiphysics, Addlink's flagship line. Comparable in product/customer overlap but as the upstream software owner whose direct-channel decisions shape Addlink's economics.
• Minitab LLC: Principal principal/vendor for the statistical software line distributed by Addlink. Included as the counterparty in Addlink's largest enterprise/statistics mandate serving Iberian industrial and academic customers.
• SigmaPlot / SYSTAT distribution channels: Specialty scientific-graphing/statistics software publisher that runs its own (and partner) distribution networks. Comparable as another niche scientific-software publisher whose channel strategy parallels Addlink's principal vendors.

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon (MSC Software division): Global simulation/CAE software owner (Nastran, Adams, Marc). Comparable in that both sell enterprise-grade engineering simulation into Spanish industrial accounts, but Hexagon is a vendor-software owner with its own direct-sales force, not a distributor.
• Wolfram Research: Developer/publisher of Mathematica, sold by Addlink's peers in other regions and competing for the same Spanish-language technical-computing budgets. Comparable as a mathematical-computation software provider active in Iberian academia.
• Dassault Systèmes (BIOVIA): Owner of the BIOVIA life-sciences/materials suite Addlink distributes. Comparable in that Addlink's BIOVIA mandate brings them into direct customer overlap with Dassault's enterprise direct-sales organization across Spanish pharma and industrial accounts.
• Addnode Group: Swedish-listed group operating multiple design/engineering software VARs across Europe, including Spanish-market acquisitions. Comparable business model (acquired-region design software distribution and services) but operates at a much larger scale and is publicly listed.

Direct peers

• Adept Scientific: Long-standing UK/European distributor of scientific and engineering software (TecPlot, MathType, VisSim). Directly comparable as a regional specialist VAR for technical computing tools targeting academic and industrial R&D customers.
• WinSoft (Scientific Software Distribution): European distributor for scientific/engineering software (PVsyst, photogrammetry suites) primarily serving Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Comparable as a niche European VAR for technical software with overlapping European academic and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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