ioLabs AG

What ioLabs AG does

ioLabs AG is a Swiss private stock corporation founded in 2017, headquartered in Küsnacht (Canton Zürich) with a wholly-owned subsidiary in Liberec, Czech Republic. The company develops software for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, primarily serving customers in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Its product portfolio centers on three core offerings: ioSync, a CDE data synchronization platform connecting 15+ platforms including Autodesk Construction Cloud, SharePoint, and smino; ioFM, a Minimal BIM solution for facility management that converts floor plans, drawings, sketches, and 3D point clouds into lightweight room-centric models; and ioFramework, a proprietary .NET/TypeScript/React development platform with 57 pre-built packages that reduces upfront AEC software development investment by up to 80%. Free community tools include EVA (an embeddable 3D model viewer) and the basic ioFM offering, both distributed via the Autodesk App Store.

The underlying technology stack combines BIM and GIS integration, IFC file processing, Autodesk Forge APIs (with an in-house strongly-typed client reportedly 30x more efficient than Autodesk's original package), AI/ML capabilities for document and 3D geometry processing via third-party models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama), and an MCP server released in April 2026 that allows AI agents to interact directly with ioFM. The company maintains ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications (since 2017, renewed for 2025) and is an Autodesk Sustainability Tech Partner, a buildingSMART Switzerland member, and an Esri partner.

ioLabs generates revenue through a hybrid model: (1) professional services billed on a time-and-materials basis for custom software, BIM consulting, and GIS integration projects; (2) recurring subscription licensing for ioFramework (priced by modules used) and ioSync (subscription or usage-based); (3) freemium distribution of ioFM and EVA via the Autodesk App Store. The team comprises an estimated 7–15 software developers, engineers, and CAD specialists. Notable enterprise customers include Armasuisse, Roche, Siemens, Bühler, Flughafen Zürich, Implenia, Sartorius, Andritz, and ETH Zürich, with multiple relationships maintained since 2017.

Name

ioLabs AG

Legal name

ioLabs AG

Website

https://iolabs.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ioLabs AG is a Swiss AEC software company providing CDE data synchronization (ioSync), Minimal BIM facility management (ioFM), and a proprietary development platform (ioFramework) to architecture, engineering, and construction firms, primarily enterprise customers in the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AEC Software Solutions

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

AI/ML Solution Integration & MLOps Enablement (BPAEAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Platforms (HDAEAKAJ), AI/ML Engineering & Model Development Services (BPAEAHAF)

Keywords

• CDE data synchronization
• BIM facility management
• AEC software development
• Building information modeling
• Digital twin solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Küsnacht

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: Bespoke software development for AEC companies, delivered in weeks rather than months using ioFramework. Services include web applications, desktop tools, project management dashboards, document workflows, and system integrations. Billed on a time-and-materials basis with a monthly invoicing model.
2. ioFramework Licensing: Licensing of the ioFramework proprietary development platform with monthly fees correlated to the number of modules used. Includes 0.5 person-days of support per month. After at least one year of use, customers may acquire intellectual property rights. Annual payment options available at a discount.
3. ioSync (CDE Data Operations): Subscription or usage-based model for CDE data synchronization, migration, backup, archiving, and disaster recovery services. Covers 15+ connected platforms.
4. ioFM (Facility Management BIM): Minimal BIM solution for facility management, delivered as a web application. Available through the Autodesk App Store.
5. EVA (Embeddable Viewer App): Free for the community; no commercial revenue model indicated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ioLabs AG develops and sells specialized software products and custom software development services for the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry. Core offerings include ioSync (automated CDE data synchronization across 15+ platforms), ioFM (minimal BIM solution for facility management), ioFramework (proprietary development platform with pre-built packages), and EVA (free embeddable 3D viewer), supported by BIM/GIS consulting and custom software development services billed on time-and-materials.

Product overview

ioLabs AG offers a unified product portfolio centered on three core products: ioSync (CDE synchronization across 15+ platforms including ACC, SharePoint, and smino), ioFM (minimal BIM for facility management), and ioFramework (proprietary development platform). Add-on products include EVA (free embeddable 3D viewer) and Custom Software development services. The portfolio is unified by ioFramework, which provides reusable packages and libraries that accelerate all product development and enable custom solutions. Services include BIM consulting, GIS integration, and data management, all targeting the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry in the DACH region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ioSync: CDE platform synchronization tool that automates data management across 15+ platforms including Autodesk Construction Cloud, SharePoint, and smino.
• ioFM
• ioFramework
• EVA (Embeddable Viewer App)

Products and services

• ioSync CDE data synchronization platform that automatically synchronizes data between Autodesk Construction Cloud, SharePoint, smino, and 15+ other CDE platforms. Supports daily, hourly, or real-time sync with AI-powered data operations for content changes, document sorting, and data path optimization. Covers migration, backup/archiving, and disaster recovery. Targeted at AEC companies managing projects across multiple CDE platforms.
• ioFM Minimal BIM solution for facility management that transforms floor plans, drawings, historical sketches, or 3D scan point clouds into lightweight, room-centric 3D models. Includes asset management, issue reporting/ticketing, area inventory, and sensor integration. Delivered as a web application with open, API-capable architecture. Free for the community, available via the Autodesk App Store.
• ioFramework Proprietary development platform for rapid AEC application development. Includes pre-built packages, reusable libraries, and proven patterns across multiple scopes including IAM, Payment Gate, Autodesk Forge, Documents, CAD, Microsoft integrations, AI, and Headless browser. Reduces upfront investment by up to 80%. Licensed monthly based on modules used, with option to acquire IP rights after at least one year.
• EVA — Embeddable Viewer App Free lightweight embeddable 3D model viewer for Revit and IFC models. Integrates via iframe or JavaScript library directly into websites, with custom branding options and support for latest model versions from BIM 360 Docs or ACC. Listed in the Autodesk App Store.
• Custom Software Development Custom web application and desktop tool development for AEC companies, from project management dashboards to document workflows and system integrations. Delivered in weeks rather than months using ioFramework. Billed on a time-and-materials basis with monthly invoicing.
• BIM Services BIM consulting and implementation including digital twin creation, comprehensive model building with families and libraries setup, and robust BIM configuration for project efficiency. Includes Revit, Archicad, and Vectorworks support.
• GIS Services GIS data integration and processing services connecting digitization with tangible value, part of the digital infrastructure for scalable digital twins. Includes Esri partnership-based GIS data integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces upfront investment in AEC software development by up to 80%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutodesk partner with multiple dimensions: Sustainability Tech Partner, developer partner, and app publisher. ioLabs products ioFM and EVA are listed in the Autodesk App Store. ioLabs presents at Autodesk DevCon and Forge Village. ioFramework includes deep Autodesk Forge API integration tools (30x more efficient than the original Autodesk package).
• auxaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership-based collaboration with auxalia GmbH to develop new solutions for BIM-based building operations and to further expand customer-specific collaboration and cloud workflows. ioLabs CEO Martin Loucka presents at auxalia Keynotes 2026 on ioFM digitization of existing buildings.
• EsricoreTechnology or IntegrationioLabs is a proud Esri partner member. Deepening the GIS-BIM direction is a strategic goal. Partnership enables integration of GIS data with BIM models. Chris Haeberli guided the onboarding process.
• SiemenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed the development of SecurityBIM workflow under Siemens leadership, streamlining the design of security systems. ioLabs participated as a partner in the Siemens Transform Event 2025. Active collaboration on BIM-based digital solutions.
• SwissPropTechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of SwissPropTech, Switzerland's leading innovation network for digitalization of real estate and construction sectors. Community connecting startups and companies to accelerate digital transformation.
• buildingSMART SwitzerlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of buildingSMART Switzerland, contributing to open BIM standards and digitalization of the construction industry.
• SIA (Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of SIA, contributing to Swiss engineering and architecture professional community.
• Vermessungsbüro Rink GbRminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGerman surveying firm collaborating with ioLabs on automated processing of point clouds for precise 3D models of motorways, combining surveying expertise with ioLabs software development.
• Lang&Lang GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGerman partner collaborating with ioLabs on AEC digitalization projects.
• Source Data Solution GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSwiss implementation partner for ioLabs solutions.
• HSLU (Hochschule Luzern)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLucerne University of Applied Sciences partnership for Digital Construction program. ioLabs CEO gives guest lectures, company sponsors student projects (Hypermotion pavilion), and participates in thesis presentations. Martin Loucka attended AAG 2023 conference at University of Stuttgart.
• Mensch und MaschineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner on ioLabs website, representing a channel partner relationship for Autodesk-related solutions.
• ComputerWorksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner on ioLabs website, representing a channel partner relationship for the DACH region.
• IDCminorOthersListed as a partner on ioLabs website.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dalux: CDE, BIM coordination and facility management software provider with strong DACH and Nordic footprint. Overlaps with ioLabs across CDE data ops and BIM-to-FM workflows (ioFM).
• Asite: CDE and supply chain collaboration platform commonly used on large infrastructure and capital projects. Comparable to ioSync's CDE sync, migration and disaster recovery positioning.
• ThinkProject: European-headquartered CDE and project collaboration platform supporting BIM-centric construction workflows. Directly comparable to ioSync's CDE sync/migration/DR use cases across multi-vendor project environments.
• Bimplus (by ALLPLAN): BIM collaboration platform within the Nemetschek Group supporting model-based issue, model coordination and CDE workflows. Direct functional overlap with ioSync and ioLabs' broader BIM/Forge integration work.

Broad incumbents

• Nemetschek Group: European AEC software group owning Graphisoft (Archicad), Allplan, Solibri, Bimplus and dRofus. Broad incumbent whose portfolio overlaps with ioLabs' CAD/BIM/FM scope but with vastly greater scale.
• Solibri: Model-checking and BIM quality assurance tool owned by Nemetschek. Comparable in adjacent model-quality and AEC workflow automation, though focused on QA rather than ioLabs' integration scope.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud: The dominant AEC collaboration platform (BIM 360/ACC) on which ioLabs' ioSync and ioFramework integrations depend. Comparable as a CDE competitor, but at vastly larger scale and with native integration advantages.
• Trimble Connect: Trimble's CDE and model collaboration offering as part of a much broader AEC hardware/software portfolio. Comparable to ioLabs as a CDE interoperability layer, but part of a much wider product suite.

Emerging players

• BIMcollab: Issue and clash coordination platform for BIM workflows. Comparable to elements of ioLabs' model coordination and BIM issue management use cases at smaller scale.

Regional players

• Mensch und Maschine: DACH-based Autodesk Platinum partner and AEC software reseller. Already listed as a channel partner of ioLabs; comparable as a regional AEC SI/PLM partner serving overlapping German/Swiss customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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