NEXUS DESIGN SOFTWARE LIMITED

What NEXUS DESIGN SOFTWARE LIMITED does

Nexus Design Software Limited is a privately held UK software company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sheffield, operating under the NexusCAD brand. The company develops and sells VR (virtual reality) interior design software in three specialized modules: kitchen design, bedroom design, and bathroom design. Each module is offered in multiple versions (Standard v9.0/v9.1 and Plus/v9.6) and is delivered as a downloadable desktop application activated by a license code. The company's website positions NexusCAD as "the original VR Kitchen/Bathroom/Bedroom" design solution.

The business operates on a self-serve, product-led growth model with a free trial available via website sign-up and an annual subscription license fee of £96 per year plus a one-time setup fee. Customers manage accounts through a dedicated license portal (my.nexuscad.com). Sales and support are handled directly via a single UK phone number (0114 2508889) and email ([email protected]). The company serves a horizontal mix of interior design professionals and DIY/home users who need accessible VR-based visualization tools for kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom renovations, and the product line addresses the pain point of visualizing interior layouts before physical construction or refurbishment.

The company is founder-owned, has no disclosed institutional investors, no M&A activity, no subsidiaries, no patents or trademarks, and operates exclusively in the UK market. Its single public-facing channel is the company website; there is no app store listing, social media presence, or paid acquisition infrastructure visible. The business is GDPR-compliant (Privacy Notice updated 2018-05-23) and remains operating, with copyright extending through 2026.

Name

NEXUS DESIGN SOFTWARE LIMITED

Legal name

Nexus Design Software Limited

Website

https://nexuscad.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nexus Design Software Limited is a UK-based, privately held software company founded in 1997 that develops and sells VR interior design software for kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms. It serves design professionals and DIY consumers via a self-serve download model with annual licenses at £96 per year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Software License: Annual subscription-based licensing model for NexusCAD VR design software. Customers pay an annual license fee of £96 per year plus a one-time setup fee to access the software. License codes are required to activate the software and can be managed through the license portal.

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Core offering

Nexus Design Software Limited develops and sells NexusCAD, a suite of downloadable 3D virtual reality design software applications for kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom interior spaces. The software is distributed via annual license at £96 per year plus a one-time setup fee, with free trial downloads available via the company website and license management handled through a dedicated license portal.

Product overview

NexusCAD offers a suite of VR-based 3D interior design software products. The core product, NexusCAD VR Software, is marketed as 'The original VR Kitchen/Bathroom/Bedroom' design solution. The product portfolio consists of three specialized applications for kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom design, each available in multiple versions (v9.0, v9.1 Standard, v9.6, and Plus variants). The software operates on an annual license model at £96 per year plus a setup fee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NexusCAD VR Kitchen: Virtual reality kitchen design software
• NexusCAD VR Bathroom
• NexusCAD VR Bedroom

Products and services

• NexusCAD VR Kitchen Design Software 3D virtual reality design software enabling users to create and visualize kitchen layouts. Sold as a downloadable desktop application activated by license code, available in Standard and v9.6 versions.
• NexusCAD VR Bedroom Design Software 3D virtual reality design software enabling users to create and visualize bedroom layouts. Sold as a downloadable desktop application activated by license code, available in Standard and v9.6 versions.
• NexusCAD VR Bathroom Design Software 3D virtual reality design software enabling users to create and visualize bathroom layouts. Sold as a downloadable desktop application activated by license code, available in Standard (v9.0), Plus, and v9.6 versions.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Has API

No

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Direct peers

• Planner 5D: Planner 5D offers 2D/3D home design with VR/AR viewing on web, iOS, and Android. Competes with NexusCAD's interior visualization value proposition but with cross-platform reach and a freemium model that has scaled globally.
• HomeByMe: HomeByMe is an online 3D home design platform from Dassault Systèmes enabling users to create floor plans and furnish interiors in 3D. Overlaps with NexusCAD on kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom planning for consumers and design enthusiasts.
• Cedreo: Cedreo offers 3D home design software specifically for home builders, remodelers, and interior designers. Overlaps with NexusCAD on kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom planning for residential professionals, though Cedreo is a modern cloud/SaaS product.
• Chief Architect: Chief Architect produces home design software (Chief Architect Premier, Interiors) targeting residential designers, builders, and remodelers. Comparable target customer (home design professionals) with similar room-by-room interior design focus including kitchens and bathrooms.
• RoomSketcher: RoomSketcher provides online floor plans and 3D interior visualizations for homeowners and professionals. Directly comparable to NexusCAD's room-by-room design focus (kitchen, bedroom, bathroom) but delivered via a modern web-based platform.
• 2020 Design: 2020 Design (now part of Catalyst Solutions / 2020 Spaces) provides kitchen, bathroom, and closet design software for retailers, manufacturers, and designers. Directly comparable to NexusCAD's Kitchen and Bathroom design modules with overlapping vertical specialization in K&B visualization.

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk Homestyler: Autodesk Homestyler is a free browser-based home design tool from Autodesk. Competes in the same kitchen/bath/bedroom design space as NexusCAD but backed by Autodesk's scale, photorealistic rendering, and extensive content libraries.
• SketchUp: SketchUp (owned by Trimble) is a broad 3D modeling platform widely used by architects, interior designers, and kitchen/bath professionals. Comparable in delivering 3D visualization for interior spaces but as a general-purpose tool rather than a room-specialized application.

Market position

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Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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