What Bimeto Gmbh does

Bimeto GmbH is a Freiburg, Germany-based company founded in 2022 as a spin-off from Fraunhofer IPM (Institute of Applied Materials Research) to commercialize AI-based conversion of 3D point cloud scans into BIM building models and CAD plans. The company operates an AI-powered scan-to-BIM platform that ingests laser scan data in E57 format and produces geometry at LOD 200–300, with outputs natively compatible with Revit, Allplan, ArchiCAD, Vectorworks, and the IFC standard. Human-in-the-loop review by in-house German BIM experts provides quality assurance over the automated ML pipeline, and data is processed and stored exclusively on servers in Germany.

The business runs a tiered commercial model combining pay-per-use services priced per square meter (€0.30–€2.50/m² across BIM-Basis-Modell, BIM-Modell-Service, and Rundum-Sorglos-Paket tiers), recurring monthly subscriptions (Starter €899, Professional €4,299, Enterprise custom), a Nachmodellierung rework service at €12.34/m², and a bimeto plugin listed on the Autodesk Marketplace. Customers include surveying offices, architects, real estate developers, and 3D scanning service providers, served through a hybrid motion of self-serve web onboarding and direct sales engagement for enterprise accounts.

The company is privately held, controlled by four managing directors (Bastian Stahl, Simon Stemmler, Dr. Marco Stefan Auer, Frank Rauch), and operates with a small team of roughly seven named individuals spanning software development, AI development, architecture/quality control, and key account management. No funding rounds, revenue figures, or institutional ownership stakes are publicly disclosed.

Name

Bimeto Gmbh

Legal name

bimeto GmbH

Website

https://bimeto.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bimeto GmbH is an AI-powered scan-to-BIM platform that converts 3D point clouds into BIM models and CAD plans, serving surveying offices, architects, real estate developers, and 3D scanning service providers across German-speaking and global markets via usage-based and subscription pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

BIM Automation Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Augmented Analytics & AI-Assisted BI (NLQ/NLG, Insights) (HDAEAMAD), Data Platform, BI & Analytics Integration (BPAEAAAI)

Keywords

• Scan-to-BIM conversion
• Point cloud processing
• AI building modeling
• BIM automation software
• 3D laser scanning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Freiburg Im Breisgau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pay-Per-Use Point Cloud Processing: Customers pay per square meter of gross floor area processed. Three tiers: BIM-Basis-Modell (€0.30/m², fully automated, LOD 200), BIM-Modell-Service (€1.05/m² + €250 project base, expert-reviewed LOD 300), and Rundum-Sorglos-Paket (€2.50/m², includes on-site 3D capture and full project support). Also Nachmodellierung at €12.34/m² of point cloud area.
2. Subscription Plans: Monthly subscription tiers offering recurring revenue: Starter Abo (€899/month, 3 buildings, up to 5,000 m²), Professional Abo (€4,299/month, 6 buildings, up to 10,000 m², LOD 300, priority support, monthly consultation), and Enterprise Abo (unlimited, custom pricing, dedicated account manager, SLA, 24/7 support). All subscriptions are month-to-month with no setup fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bimeto operates an AI-powered scan-to-BIM platform that converts 3D point cloud scans (E57 format) into precise BIM models and CAD plans. Customers upload scans via a self-serve web application or through the Autodesk Marketplace plugin and receive Revit, IFC, Allplan, ArchiCAD, or Vectorworks-compatible deliverables at LOD 200-300, supported by human-in-the-loop quality review by in-house BIM experts. The platform is offered through pay-per-use tiers, monthly subscriptions, and a full-service package that includes on-site 3D capture.

Product overview

Bimeto is an AI-powered point cloud to BIM conversion platform that transforms 3D laser scan data into precise BIM models and CAD plans. The core product portfolio consists of three main service tiers: BIM-Basis-Modell (fully automated AI conversion, €0.30/m²), BIM-Modell-Service (AI-assisted with human expert review, €1.05/m² base + per m²), and Rundum-Sorglos-Paket (complete service with on-site 3D capture, €2.50/m²). These are supplemented by subscription plans (Starter at €899/month, Professional at €4,299/month, and Enterprise), the bimeto Plugin for Autodesk Marketplace, and Nachmodellierung post-processing services. The platform processes E57 format 3D scans and outputs models compatible with Revit, Allplan, ArchiCAD, Vectorworks, and AutoCAD via IFC standard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BIM-Basis-Modell
• BIM-Modell-Service
• Rundum-Sorglos-Paket
• bimeto Plugin for Autodesk
• Nachmodellierung

Quantifiable outcome

• BIM-Basis-Modell delivery: 6-24 hours; BIM-Modell-Service: 3-5 working days; Rundum-Sorglos-Paket: 1-2 weeks depending on project size
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fraunhofer IPMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraunhofer IPM (Institute of Applied Materials Research) is the founding research institution of bimeto. The company was spun off from Fraunhofer IPM in 2022 to commercialize years of research in optical metrology and 3D scanning technology. Fraunhofer IPM's expertise in precise optical measurement technology is leveraged to automate scan-to-BIM processes for the construction industry.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Trimble (Trimble RealWorks / Trimble Connect): Construction technology vendor offering point cloud processing (RealWorks) and BIM collaboration (Trimble Connect). Comparable to bimeto as a broad AEC platform integrating scan data into BIM workflows.
• Bentley Systems (ContextCapture / iTwin): Infrastructure and AEC software platform with ContextCapture for reality modeling and iTwin for digital twins. Overlaps with bimeto on point cloud to BIM workflows, particularly for infrastructure and large existing-asset digitization projects.
• Autodesk (ReCap / Revit / Autodesk Construction Cloud): Dominant CAD/BIM platform vendor with ReCap for point cloud processing and Revit as the de facto BIM authoring tool. Directly comparable to bimeto on scan-to-BIM and CAD interoperability, but as part of a much broader AEC portfolio rather than a focused automation service.
• Leica Geosystems (Hexagon) / Leica Cyclone: Leading 3D laser scanning hardware vendor with Cyclone and Register 360 software for point cloud registration and BIM-ready deliverables. Compares to bimeto as an upstream/complementary scan-to-BIM workflow provider.

Emerging players

• Reconstruct: AI-driven digital twin platform for facility management and construction, converting scans into BIM-compatible models. Adjacent competitor to bimeto with overlap in building documentation and as-built modeling.
• Cupix: 3D site capture and documentation platform using AI to convert 360°/scan data into spatial intelligence. Comparable to bimeto on automated scan-to-model workflows for AEC and facility management.

Direct peers

• OpenSpace: Construction documentation platform combining 360°/3D capture with AI to auto-generate as-built records. Comparable to bimeto in automating the path from scan capture to structured building documentation for AEC customers.
• Vercator: Cloud-based point cloud processing SaaS for surveyors and AEC professionals. Competes with bimeto on automated point cloud management, registration, and downstream BIM/CAD deliverable generation.
• Matterport: AI-powered 3D spatial capture platform that converts scans into structured digital twins with BIM/CAD export. Competes with bimeto on automating the scan-to-model pipeline for real estate, architecture, and facility management use cases.
• ClearEdge3D: Specialized software for converting point clouds into as-built BIM models (EdgeWise, Verity). Direct scan-to-BIM competitor targeting the same AEC and surveying office customers as bimeto, with comparable LOD 200–300 outputs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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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