Infor

What Infor does

Infor – Sociedade Portuguesa de Estudos e Informática, Lda. (operating as INFOR – Soluções BIM) is a privately-held Portuguese limited company founded in 1986 that distributes Building Information Modeling (BIM) software and provides related services to architecture, engineering, and construction professionals in Portugal. Headquartered in Matosinhos with a secondary office in Algés, INFOR is the certified Graphisoft distribution and training partner for the Portuguese market, with a product portfolio centered on Archicad (Graphisoft's flagship BIM authoring platform) and extended by Graphisoft add-ons (BIMcloud for real-time collaboration, BIMx for mobile presentation), Nemetschek/Graphisoft's DDScad for MEP engineering, and third-party tools including Solibri (BIM quality assurance), Bluebeam Revu (document management), and the CHAOS visualization suite (Enscape, V-Ray, Corona, Veras, Envision, Enscape Impact). Specialized Archicad add-ons cover structural wood/steel design (ArchiFrame), point cloud processing (BIMmTool), terrain modeling (ArchiTerra and Land4), and reinforcement detailing.

INFOR's revenue model blends one-time software license sales (quote-based, with optional perpetual or subscription tiers — Archicad Studio vs. Archicad Collaborate), recurring Annual Support Subscription (SSA) contracts that bundle updates and a 24-business-hour 'Ajuda na Hora' technical support guarantee, fee-based certified training (€120–€280 per course plus VAT), and multi-year BIM implementation consulting engagements of approximately 72 hours. Distribution is direct, primarily through the infor.pt website, customer portal, and direct contact, supported by classroom, online synchronous/asynchronous, and on-site client training delivery. Customer segmentation is persona-based — architects and architectural firms (primary), BIM coordinators, MEP engineers, structural engineers/timber-frame contractors, and general AEC firms — with no publicly disclosed named enterprise customers or revenue figures.

Differentiators include Portugal-localized content (templates, libraries, BIM objects, manuals produced in-house and gated behind the customer portal), certified Graphisoft trainers with professional project experience, a proprietary 72-hour CAD-to-BIM implementation methodology, and bundled distribution of complementary BIM, visualization, and document-management tools under a single Portuguese-language vendor relationship. INFOR does not develop proprietary AI/ML capabilities; its only AI exposure is reselling CHAOS's Veras generative design exploration tool.

Name

Infor

Legal name

Infor – Sociedade Portuguesa de Estudos e Informática, Lda.

Website

https://infor.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Infor is a Portuguese BIM solutions provider distributing Graphisoft's Archicad and complementary BIM, MEP, visualization, and document-management tools to architects, engineers, and construction professionals in Portugal since 1986, supported by certified training and implementation consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural BIM Software Distribution

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• BIM software distribution
• Building information modeling
• Architectural design software
• CAD-to-BIM migration
• AEC technology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Matosinhos

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: INFOR distributes BIM software licenses including Archicad, DDScad, Solibri, Bluebeam, and CHAOS products. Revenue is generated through perpetual and subscription licensing models depending on the product tier chosen by customers.
2. Annual Support Subscriptions (SSA): Support and Update Subscription providing software updates, technical support, and 25% discount on training courses for active subscribers.
3. Training Services: Certified Graphisoft training programs including Archicad courses (Phases 1-3), OpenBIM coordination, and BIM quantification. Offered in classroom, online synchronous/asynchronous, and at client facilities. Prices range from 120€ to 280€ per course plus VAT.
4. BIM Implementation Consulting: Integrated implementation program for organizations transitioning from CAD to BIM, approximately 72 hours of training with both online and in-person sessions tailored to the client's project methodology.
5. Technical Support Services: Dedicated technical support with 'Help at the Hour' service guaranteeing response within 24 business hours for clients with active support contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

INFOR distributes and supports Graphisoft Archicad and complementary BIM software tools in Portugal, including collaboration (BIMcloud), presentation (BIMx), MEP engineering (DDScad), structural design (ArchiFrame), terrain modeling (ArchiTerra, Land4), reinforcement detailing, point cloud processing (BIMmTool), model verification (Solibri), document management (Bluebeam Revu), and the CHAOS visualization suite. The company provides certified training, technical support with 24-hour response guarantees, and CAD-to-BIM implementation consulting for Portuguese architecture, engineering, and construction firms.

Product overview

INFOR is a Portuguese BIM (Building Information Modeling) solutions provider established in 1986, representing Graphisoft and Nemetschek products in Portugal. The company's portfolio is organized as a core platform (Archicad) supplemented by multiple specialized add-on modules and tools. The core Archicad BIM authoring software is complemented by collaboration tools (BIMcloud for real-time team collaboration, BIMx for project presentation), MEP engineering solutions (DDScad for electrical/plumbing/HVAC systems), and specialized add-ons for structural design (ArchiFrame for wood/steel, Reinforcement for concrete), terrain modeling (ArchiTerra and Land4), point cloud processing (BIMmTool for Scan-to-BIM), and model verification (Solibri). Additionally, INFOR distributes the CHAOS visualization suite including Enscape (real-time rendering and VR), Veras (AI-powered design exploration), Envision (animation and storytelling), Enscape Impact (sustainability analysis), V-Ray and Corona Renderer (photorelistic rendering). Document management is covered through Bluebeam Revu. The company also provides associated services including training (certified Graphisoft instructors), technical support (with 24-hour response guarantee), and BIM implementation consulting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Archicad Advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) software for architects and teams of any size, covering the entire design process from conception to construction with automated documentation, photorealistic rendering, and detailed project analysis. Distributed in Portugal by INFOR as the core Graphisoft product.

Quantifiable outcome

• Technical support response within 24 business hours for active support contract holders
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GRAPHISOFTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINFOR is a certified GRAPHISOFT partner in Portugal, responsible for distributing Archicad licenses, providing localized Graphisoft Learn training, and representing Graphisoft products in the Portuguese market. They completed the localization for Portugal of the Graphisoft Learn training portal.
• GRAPHISOFTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFOR collaborates with GRAPHISOFT on product localization and training content development, adapting Archicad training materials and certification programs for the Portuguese market and project standards.
• SOLIBRIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINFOR distributes Solibri BIM verification software in Portugal, providing advanced model quality control and coordination solutions to Portuguese architects and construction professionals.
• BluebeamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINFOR distributes Bluebeam Revu document management and collaboration software in Portugal, serving the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.
• CHAOSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINFOR distributes the complete CHAOS visualization product suite including Enscape, V-Ray, Corona, Veras, and Envision, providing photorealistic rendering and real-time visualization solutions.
• Nemetschek (DDScad)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINFOR distributes DDScad MEP solutions from Nemetschek/Graphisoft for electrical, hydraulic, and ventilation system design in Portugal.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Microdesk: BIM consulting and software services firm supporting architecture, engineering, and construction firms with technology adoption and implementation. Comparable to INFOR's CAD-to-BIM implementation consulting and training services model.
• Microsol Resources: AEC and manufacturing software VAR specializing in Autodesk and architecture software distribution, training, and consulting. Closely matches INFOR's reseller-plus-implementation-services business model for AEC professionals.
• Construsoft: European Trimble (Tekla) BIM software distributor offering software, training, and support across multiple European countries. Highly comparable VAR model to INFOR, though focused on Trimble rather than Graphisoft products.
• IMAGINiT Technologies: North American Autodesk and AEC software value-added reseller offering software licenses, training, technical support, and implementation services. Highly comparable to INFOR's VAR-plus-services model distributing Graphisoft in Portugal, though operating in a larger geography.

Broad incumbents

• Graitec: Structural BIM and engineering software vendor and Autodesk partner with European distribution and consulting. Comparable as a European BIM software specialist with VAR-adjacent services, though focused on structural engineering rather than architecture.
• Autodesk: Global leader in AEC software (Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D), a direct Graphisoft/Archicad competitor. Important contextual peer shaping the BIM software market in which INFOR's customers operate.
• Nemetschek Group: Parent company of Graphisoft, offering a broad portfolio of AEC software (Allplan, Vectorworks, Bluebeam, Solibri, dRofus) globally. Relevant because Nemetschek controls the primary product INFOR distributes and could choose to internalize distribution in Portugal.

Regional players

• Cadac Group: Netherlands-based CAD/BIM software distributor and Autodesk Platinum Partner offering training, support, and implementation services. Comparable European VAR-plus-services model targeting AEC professionals.
• ACDI (Archicad Distribution Pty Ltd): Authorized Archicad distributor for Australia and New Zealand, offering localized training, support, and add-ons. Directly comparable business model to INFOR — same vendor, same niche, different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ArchiCAD.Infor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/infor-bim-archicad

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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