Visiativ Benelux

What Visiativ Benelux does

Visiativ Benelux B.V. is the Dutch operating subsidiary of the French Visiativ Group, headquartered in Zaltbommel (Netherlands) with a secondary office in Erembodegem (Belgium). It is the largest SOLIDWORKS reseller in Europe and one of only 20 SOLIDWORKS Elite Resellers worldwide, holding the right to distribute and support the full Dassault Systèmes portfolio — including SOLIDWORKS Design (Standard, Professional, Premium, Ultimate), SOLIDWORKS xDesign, CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, DELMIA, ENOVIA, DriveWorks, nTopology and DraftSight. The company also develops and resells proprietary tools (Visiativ PLM, myCADtools, myPDMtools, Spare Parts Platform) and runs the myCAD Community platform for peer engagement and knowledge sharing across the Benelux installed base.

The firm serves manufacturing companies ("maakbedrijven") and engineering bureaus in the Netherlands and Belgium, with named enterprise customers spanning consumer goods (Quooker, Brabantia, Secrid), industrial manufacturing (VDL, Aertsbouwen/Faymonville, INALFA), food processing (Marel, Rademaker, Meyn), wind energy (Suzlon) and medical devices (DORC). Its revenue model blends four streams: (1) software licenses and subscriptions resold via direct quotes and Dassault Systèmes' e-commerce platform, with annual tiers priced €2,400–€5,496 per seat (e.g., xDesign €2,400, Standard €3,480, Professional €4,152, Premium €5,496); (2) instructor-led and virtual training at €495/day to €2,450 per 6-day package, eligible for OOM (NL) and KMO (BE) subsidies; (3) implementation consultancy covering PLM, PDM, CPQ, Design Automation and Digital Twins; and (4) recurring support and maintenance contracts with weekday helpdesk access. GTM combines enterprise field sales, inside sales for mid-market, an event-driven motion (MyCAD Day, webinars), a marketplace listing for self-serve cloud CAD, and a community-led post-sale engagement layer. The company markets AI capabilities within SOLIDWORKS Design and is positioning around cloud migration to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, with the SOLIDWORKS 2026 release (mid-November 2025) and a new Product Design & Manufacturing Collection (October 2025) as the most recent product moves.

Name

Visiativ Benelux

Legal name

Visiativ Nederland BV

Website

https://www.visiativ.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Visiativ Benelux is the Benelux arm of the French Visiativ Group and the largest SOLIDWORKS reseller in Europe, distributing Dassault Systèmes' CAD, PLM and 3DEXPERIENCE portfolio alongside proprietary PLM tools to manufacturing companies and engineering bureaus in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD/PLM Software Solutions

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

Keywords

• CAD software solutions
• PLM software
• 3D design tools
• Engineering software
• Digital manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaltbommel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Revenue from reselling SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, and other Dassault Systèmes products. Customers purchase annual or quarterly subscriptions through Dassault Systèmes platforms or via quotes from Visiativ. Pricing varies by product tier (Standard, Professional, Premium) with annual subscriptions being the primary model.
2. Training Services: Revenue from SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE training programs. Training is delivered in virtual classrooms and at physical locations (Zaltbommel, Erembodegem). Training prices range from €495 for single-day courses to €2,450 for 6-day basic training packages. Training materials are self-developed and subsidies may be available through OOM (Netherlands) and KMO (Flanders) schemes.
3. Consultancy and Implementation: Revenue from implementation services including initial inventory, diagnostic exercises, advice, go-live support, integration, and on-site follow-up care. Consultancy covers PDM, PLM, CPQ (Configure Price Quote), Design Automation, and Digital Twins.
4. Support and Maintenance: Helpdesk support for customers with maintenance contracts. Support is available on weekdays where experts assist with any issues encountered. Maintenance contracts are automatically renewed unless cancelled 3 months before expiry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Visiativ Benelux is a value-added reseller and integrator of CAD, PLM, and cloud-based product design and manufacturing solutions. The company distributes Dassault Systèmes software (SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, DELMIA, ENOVIA) along with complementary tools (DriveWorks, DraftSight, nTopology), and develops its own proprietary add-on platforms (Visiativ PLM, myCADtools, myPDMtools, Spare Parts Platform). It also delivers training, consultancy, and helpdesk support services to industrial and manufacturing customers across the Netherlands and Belgium.

Product overview

Visiativ Benelux operates as a Dassault Systèmes partner and the largest SOLIDWORKS reseller in Europe, offering a comprehensive portfolio of 3D CAD, PLM, simulation, and manufacturing solutions. The core product line includes SOLIDWORKS Design in three tiers (Standard, Professional, and Premium/Ultimate), supplemented by cloud-based SOLIDWORKS xDesign running on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Additional offerings span CATIA, DELMIA for manufacturing, ENOVIA for enterprise PLM, and proprietary tools including Visiativ PLM, myCADtools, and myPDMtools. The portfolio extends through specialized add-ons like SOLIDWORKS Simulation, Visualize, Composer, Electrical, Inspection, DriveWorks for automation, and nTopology for generative design. Services include training (SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE), consultancy for implementation, and helpdesk support. AI capabilities are integrated into SOLIDWORKS Design to enhance CAD workflows. The company serves manufacturing companies and engineering bureaus in the Benelux region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOLIDWORKS
• CATIA
• 3DEXPERIENCE platform
• DELMIA
• ENOVIA
• DriveWorks
• DraftSight
• nTopology
• Visiativ PLM
• myCADtools
• myPDMtools
• Spare Parts Platform
• Training Services
• Consultancy Services
• Helpdesk Support

Named customers12 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

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Dassault SystèmesflagshipTechnology or IntegrationVisiativ Benelux is an official Dassault Systèmes Partner delivering and supporting the complete portfolio of Dassault Systèmes products including CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, DELMIA, ENOVIA, and more. This partnership enables them to serve customers from sole proprietorships to multinationals with enterprise-grade CAD, PLM, and simulation solutions. As a partner, they facilitate software licensing, implementation, and support for the entire Dassault Systèmes ecosystem.
• SOLIDWORKS (Dassault Systèmes subsidiary)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVisiativ is a recognized SOLIDWORKS Reseller for decades, holding Elite Reseller status as one of only 20 worldwide. They sell all SOLIDWORKS products (Standard, Professional, Premium, Ultimate), provide training and certification, and offer technical support. As Elite reseller, they have access to exclusive resources, early access to new releases, and priority support from SOLIDWORKS.
• OOM (Opleidings- en Ontwikkelingsfonds Metaalbewerkingsbedrijf)minorOthersVQIv training programs are eligible for subsidies through the OOM scheme (Netherlands) which supports training and development in metalworking companies. This enables Visiativ to offer subsidized training options for eligible Dutch manufacturing companies.
• KMO (Kleinhandels- en Middelgrote Ondernemingen)minorOthersVisiativ training programs are eligible for subsidies through the KMO scheme (Flanders, Belgium) which supports small and medium-sized enterprises with training and development funding. This enables subsidized training options for eligible Belgian companies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HCLTech: HCLTech is a global IT and engineering services company with a large PLM, digital engineering and Industry 4.0 practice serving manufacturers and product companies. Provides similar upstream CAD/PLM consulting/managed services at greater scale across multiple geographies.
• PTC: PTC is a major global PLM/CAD vendor (Creo, Windchill, Onshape) that competes with Dassault Systemes for industrial design and product data management software. Operates a complementary channel partner program similar in shape to Visiativ's relationship with Dassault.
• Tata Technologies: Tata Technologies is a global engineering services and digital transformation firm serving automotive, aerospace and industrial manufacturers, with deep PLM and CAD implementation capabilities. Overlaps with Visiativ on enterprise PLM/engineering consulting for manufacturers.

Direct peers

• TriMech: TriMech is a leading North American SOLIDWORKS Elite Reseller providing CAD/PLM/3D printing software, training and engineering services to manufacturers. Closest scaled comparator to Visiativ in terms of full-service CAD/PLM reseller model and Dassault Elite partner status.
• Solid Solutions: Solid Solutions is one of the largest SOLIDWORKS Platinum/Elite resellers in the UK & Ireland, combining software resale, certified training, technical support and consulting for manufacturers. Operates the same model as Visiativ Benelux (Dassault Systemes reseller + services) but across the British Isles.
• GoEngineer: GoEngineer is a major US SOLIDWORKS Elite Reseller offering SOLIDWORKS, 3D printing, PLM, training and implementation services to manufacturers. Direct functional peer to Visiativ on the Dassault reseller-plus-services model in North America.
• Innova Systems: Innova Systems is a UK SOLIDWORKS Platinum Reseller providing software sales, certified training and consultancy to UK manufacturers. Competes in the same Dassault Systemes partner ecosystem with a similar training-and-services value proposition.
• CAD Micro: CAD Micro is a Canadian SOLIDWORKS reseller specializing in 3D CAD, simulation and PLM solutions with accompanying training and technical services for manufacturing and engineering customers. Comparable business model to Visiativ at smaller scale in a different geography.

Regional players

• PROCAD: PROCAD is a SOLIDWORKS Elite Reseller operating in Finland and the Baltics, supplying CAD/PLM software, training and engineering services to Nordic manufacturers. Closest geographic cousin to Visiativ in Northern Europe with an equivalent Dassault-centric services model.

Emerging players

• Tacton: Tacton is a Swedish software vendor specializing in Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) and design automation for complex manufactured products - the same adjacent space as Visiativ's DriveWorks and Visiativ PLM offerings. Overlaps on configuration/sales-config automation for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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