What CSoft does

CSoft (Группа компаний «СиСофт») is a privately held Russian engineering software group founded in 2002 and headquartered in Moscow, operating as a vertically integrated developer, authorized distributor, and implementation services provider for CAD, BIM, CAM, CAE, PLM, and PDM software across Russia and CIS countries. The group's portfolio combines more than 60 proprietary products with distribution rights for leading Russian engineering software vendors, organized around four core platforms: Model Studio CS (comprehensive 3D BIM for industrial and civil construction), TechnologiCS (integrated PLM/MDM/PDM/CAPP/MES/APS/WMS/EAM system for manufacturing), CADLib (engineering data and 3D model management with IFC and proprietary XPG format support), and NS Project (project and document management with SQL database backend integration). Additional proprietary offerings include СПРУТКАМ (CAD/CAM with AI-assisted G-code generation), POLIGONSOFT (casting and heat treatment simulation), EnergyCS (electrical network calculation suite), and a 500+ component BIM library. CSoft distributes third-party Russian platforms including the nanoCAD family from Nanosoft, T-FLEX CAD/PLM from Top Systems, SCAD Office for structural analysis, CAE Fidesys, and NormaCS regulatory database from AO Kodeks.

The company serves two primary verticals: industrial manufacturing (defense contractors, aerospace, machinery, transportation equipment) and civil construction and infrastructure (engineering institutes, infrastructure developers, utilities, government construction projects). Named enterprise customers include AO Shcheglovsky Val and AO Tulatochmash (defense), PAO Elektropribor (Rostec aerospace), AO Murom Railway Switch Plant (railway manufacturing), Mosinzhproekt Institute (Moscow Metro infrastructure), AO Mosvodokanal (urban water utilities), and FAU FCC (government construction). Revenue is generated through software licensing (perpetual and subscription), professional services (technology audit, specification, installation, training, pilot projects, turnkey implementation), and a dedicated technical training center. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with an authorized partner network spanning 15+ Russian regional offices plus Turkmenistan. Following the departure of Western CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM vendors from Russia around 2022, CSoft has positioned its portfolio as the domestic import-substitution alternative, with products included in the Unified Registry of Russian Software. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure.

Name

CSoft

Legal name

АО «СИЭС Групп»

Website

https://csoft.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

CSoft is a Russian engineering software group founded in 2002 that develops and distributes over 60 CAD, BIM, CAM, CAE, and PLM products across Russia and CIS, serving defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and construction enterprises through a 16-office regional network and authorized vendor partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Software (CAD/BIM/PLM/CAM/CAE)

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Software Publishers (51321), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific Low-Code Platforms (Vertical App Platforms) (HDAEAKAL)

Keywords

• Engineering software solutions
• CAD BIM PLM software
• Industrial design automation
• Construction information modeling
• Manufacturing execution systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Distribution: Primary revenue stream from distribution of proprietary and third-party engineering software (CAD, BIM, CAM, CAE, PLM) via authorized partner model across Russia and CIS. Includes both one-time perpetual licenses and annual subscription licenses with technical support.
2. Implementation and Consulting Services: Services including technology audit, CAD/engineering software concept development, software specification, installation, configuration, user training, pilot project execution, and turnkey implementation.
3. Technical Training: In-house training center provides courses on proprietary and partner software products for engineering design, BIM, PLM, and manufacturing process management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CSoft Group develops, distributes, and implements engineering software for industrial manufacturing and civil construction across Russia and CIS. The company combines its own proprietary products (Model Studio CS, TechnologiCS, CADLib, NS Project, POLIGONSOFT, СПРУТКАМ) with distribution of third-party Russian CAD/BIM/PLM platforms (nanoCAD, T-FLEX, SCAD Office, CAE Fidesys, NormaCS). It also provides turnkey implementation, training, and consulting services through an authorized partner network of 16+ regional offices.

Product overview

CSoft is a comprehensive engineering software group offering a portfolio of over 60 proprietary products and distributing solutions from major Russian CAD/BIM/PLM vendors. The portfolio operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on Model Studio CS (comprehensive 3D BIM system), TechnologiCS (integrated PLM/MES/APS system), СПРУТКАМ (AI-powered CAD/CAM), NS Project (project and document management), CADLib (engineering data management), and the Платформа nanoCAD (CAD platform with specialized BIM modules including nanoCAD BIM Вентиляция, nanoCAD BIM ВК, nanoCAD BIM ОПС, nanoCAD BIM Электро, nanoCAD BIM Строительство, and nanoCAD BIM Конструкции). The ecosystem also includes specialized solutions for electrical engineering (EnergyCS, ElectriCS), structural analysis (SCAD Office, CAE Fidesys, T-FLEX, STARK ES), piping and process engineering (Model Studio CS Трубопроводы, САПР ГАММА), casting simulation (POLIGONSOFT), geodetic and geological work (GeoniCS, nanoCAD GeoniCS), document management (TDMS, NormaCS), and raster-to-vector conversion (RasterDesk, RasterID). CSoft distributes software from vendors including СиСофт Девелопмент, Нанософт Разработка, СПРУТ-Технология, Топ Системы, НТП Трубопровод, SCAD Soft, Фидесис, and ЕВРОСОФТ.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Model Studio CS: Comprehensive Russian 3D design system for industrial and civil construction, BIM modeling, and engineering data management
• TechnologiCS
• CADLib
• NS Project
• Платформа nanoCAD
• POLIGONSOFT
• СПРУТКАМ (SprutCAM)

Products and services

• Model Studio CS Comprehensive Russian 3D information modeling system for industrial and civil construction covering all project stages and engineering disciplines (piping, electrical, HVAC, cable, lightning protection, structural, water supply, site planning), integrating with CADLib for model publishing and archiving.
• TechnologiCS Integrated information system combining PLM, MDM, PDM, CAPP, MES, APS, WMS, and EAM functionality for manufacturing process planning, production management, and operational control in industrial enterprises.
• СПРУТКАМ (SprutCAM) CAD/CAM system for CNC machine programming with AI chatbot for G-code explanation and simple control program generation, plus a generative AI system for automatic planning of machining operation sequences from 3D models.
• POLIGONSOFT Simulation system for analyzing steel heat treatment processes using numerical methods, including automated development of heat treatment technologies with an integrated model library.
• NS Project Russian project management and documentation control system for design, construction, and facility management, including electronic document archive, technical workflow, and project management modules with SQL database backends (Firebird, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server).
• Платформа nanoCAD Russian CAD platform for design and modeling supporting DWG and IFC formats, forming the foundation for multiple nanoCAD BIM and engineering modules distributed by CSoft.
• CADLib Модель и Архив Engineering data management system for centralized storage, management, and publishing of 3D models and project documentation with support for IFC and proprietary XPG formats, integrating with Model Studio CS.
• nanoCAD Инженерный BIM Package of five professional tools within the nanoCAD platform for engineering designers to perform quality design of engineering systems including ventilation, water supply, fire/security systems, heating, and structured cabling.
• nanoCAD BIM Строительство BIM building information modeling solution for construction documentation with parameter-based object handling and automated drawing production including annotation, window/door marking, and dimension placement.
• Model Studio CS Электротехнические схемы Electrical design module extending nanoCAD and AutoCAD for development of all types of electrical diagrams with integrated symbol database, built-in specifier, cable connection schemas, and single-line diagrams with automated export.
• CAE Fidesys Full-featured engineering stress analysis system developed by Fidesis (founded 2009 by Moscow State University specialists), member of NAFEMS international agency, providing finite element stress analysis.
• SCAD Office Comprehensive structural engineering software suite for steel and reinforced concrete constructions including SCAD finite element analysis, ARBAT reinforcement design, VeST load calculation, KRISTALL steel design, MONOLIT slab design, and OTKOS slope stability modules.
• T-FLEX CAD Professional Russian CAD program combining parametric 2D and 3D modeling with drawing and documentation creation per ESKD standards, distributed as part of the T-FLEX PLM suite from Top Systems.
• NormaCS Normative and technical documentation database system for engineering standards and regulatory documentation management, integrated with multiple CSoft design products for automated compliance checking.
• nano360 Cloud-based electronic document management (EDM) system launched by Nanosoft Development in March 2026 for centralized project information management.
• Implementation, Training, and Consulting Services Professional services including technology audit, software concept development, specification, installation, configuration, user training, pilot project execution, and turnkey implementation, plus an in-house training center delivering courses on engineering design, BIM, PLM, and manufacturing process management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 480 AutoCAD workstations at AO Atomenergoproekt migrated to nanoCAD platform with minimal impact on production processes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Nanosoft Development (Нанософт Разработка)coreTechnology or IntegrationNanosoft Development is a major Russian CAD platform developer creating nanoCAD. CSoft is an authorized partner distributing Nanosoft products on the territory of the Russian Federation. Products distributed include nanoCAD platform, nanoCAD BIM (Building, Ventilation, VK, OPС, Heating, SKC, Electrical, Structures), nanoCAD GeoniCS, nanoCAD Mechanical, nanoCAD SPDS, nanoCAD 3D Scanner, NSR Specification, TDMS Farvater, and more. The partnership enables CSoft to offer comprehensive Russian CAD/BIM solutions covering all major engineering disciplines.
• CSoft Development (СиСофт Девелопмент)coreTechnology or IntegrationCSoft Development (АО «СиСофт Девелопмент») is a Russian developer of engineering software including Model Studio CS (comprehensive 3D design system), CADLib (engineering data management), ElectriCS (electrical design), EnergyCS (power systems), TechnologiCS (PLM/MES), and specialized tools. CSoft Group distributes CSoft Development products as authorized partner. Products are included in the Unified Registry of Russian Software.
• SPRUT-Technology (СПРУТ-Технология)coreTechnology or IntegrationSPRUT-Technology develops СПРУТКАМ CAD/CAM system for CNC machine programming. Latest versions incorporate AI chatbot for G-code explanation and generative AI for automatic machining operation planning from 3D models. CSoft distributes СПРУТКАМ as authorized partner, offering comprehensive CAM capabilities integrated with the broader CSoft engineering software ecosystem.
• Top Systems (Топ Системы)coreTechnology or IntegrationTop Systems (ЗАО «Топ Системы») develops T-FLEX CAD (2D/3D parametric modeling), T-FLEX DOCs (document management), T-FLEX Analysis (CAE), T-FLEX Dynamics, T-FLEX VR, T-FLEX Printed Circuit Boards, and T-FLEX Electrotechnics. CSoft distributes T-FLEX PLM solutions as authorized partner, enabling comprehensive Russian PLM/CAD/CAE ecosystem for industrial manufacturing.
• NP Truboprovod (НТП «Трубопровод»)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationScientific-Technical Enterprise Truboprovod performs industrial safety expertise, non-destructive testing, and develops piping/process engineering software: Gidrosistema (thermal-hydraulic calculations), Izolyatsiya (thermal insulation), PASSAT (vessel strength), Predklapan (safety valve selection), STARTS (thermophysical properties), START-Prof (pipeline strength), and Shtutser-MKE (nozzle FEA).
• SCAD SoftsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSCAD Soft develops SCAD Office, a comprehensive structural engineering software suite certified by Gosstroy and Gosatomnadzor of Russia. Products include SCAD (finite element analysis), ARBAT (reinforcement design), VeST (load calculation), KRISTALL (steel design), MONOLIT (monolithic slabs), OTKOS (slope stability), and other structural analysis tools.
• Fidesis (Фидесис)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationEngineering company Fidesis, founded in 2009 by specialists from Moscow State University, develops CAE Fidesys — a full-featured engineering stress analysis system. Member of NAFEMS international agency and ARPP Association of Software Developers. Resident of Skolkovo Innovation Center.
• Eurosoft (ЕВРОСОФТ)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationRussian scientific-production enterprise founded in 1992 developing building structure design software. Products include STARKON (structural design), STARK ES (structural analysis), DXFModel (drawing recognition), Poseidon (structural modeling), TouchAt (project management), Metal (steel calculations), Odyssey (seismic processing), and SpIn (engineering calculator).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ASCON: ASCON is the leading Russian developer of CAD/PLM/MES software (KOMPAS-3D, KOMPAS-Shaft, VERTEX, LOADER), directly competing with CSoft's distributed portfolio in the Russian industrial manufacturing market. Both companies target the same import substitution demand for domestic engineering software.
• SCAD Soft: SCAD Soft develops SCAD Office, a structural analysis and design suite that CSoft distributes as authorized partner. The companies have a vendor-distributor relationship but also compete in the broader Russian engineering software ecosystem through overlapping customer relationships.
• Nanosoft Development: Nanosoft develops the nanoCAD platform that CSoft distributes as authorized partner. Nanosoft is both a CSoft supplier and a competitive Russian CAD/BIM developer, making it a partially overlapping peer in the domestic engineering software ecosystem.
• Top Systems: Top Systems develops T-FLEX CAD, T-FLEX DOCs, T-FLEX Analysis, and T-FLEX PLM as a direct domestic competitor to CSoft's distributed and proprietary CAD/PLM offerings. CSoft distributes T-FLEX products but the two compete for the same Russian engineering software customers.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Digital Industries: Siemens Digital Industries Software offers NX, Solid Edge, Teamcenter PLM, and Tecnomatix MES solutions globally. CSoft's TechnologiCS PLM/MES offering and CAE Fidesys compete directly with the Siemens portfolio for industrial digital transformation customers in Russia/CIS.
• Hexagon AB: Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division provides CAD/CAM/CAE solutions (EDGE, VISI, MSC Software) competing with SprutCAM and CAE Fidesys. Hexagon's geographic breadth and industrial metrology focus make it a broad incumbent in CSoft's addressable market.
• Autodesk: Autodesk is the global leader in CAD/BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Fusion 360). CSoft explicitly positions its nanoCAD and Model Studio CS as domestic alternatives to Autodesk's portfolio, particularly for enterprises exiting foreign vendor arrangements.
• Bentley Systems: Bentley Systems provides infrastructure engineering software (OpenBuildings, OpenRoads, MicroStation) that competes with CSoft's Model Studio CS for BIM and infrastructure design customers. Bentley's iTwin platform represents a cloud-native alternative to CSoft's desktop-centric portfolio.
• Dassault Systèmes: Dassault Systèmes provides CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform covering CAD/PLM/MES capabilities that CSoft's TechnologiCS and nanoCAD ecosystem targets to substitute for Russian industrial customers in aerospace, defense, and machinery sectors.
• PTC: PTC offers Creo (CAD), Windchill (PLM), and ThingWorx (IoT) competing with CSoft's CAD and TechnologiCS PLM offerings. PTC's recent pivot to SaaS (Onshape, Atlas) represents a cloud-native competitive direction that CSoft's portfolio is still developing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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