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Adobe provides content creation, document management, and digital marketing and advertising software and services to creative professionals and marketers for creating, managing, delivering, measuring, optimizing, and engaging with compelling content multiple operating systems, devices, and media. The company operates with three segments: digital media content creation, digital experience for marketing solutions, and publishing for legacy products (less than 5% of revenue).

Synopsys is a provider of electronic design automation software and intellectual property products. EDA software automates and aids in the chip design process, enhancing design accuracy, productivity, and complexity in a full-flow end-to-end solution. Synopsys’ comprehensive portfolio is benefiting from a convergence of semiconductor companies moving up the stack of technologies toward systems-like companies, and systems companies moving down-stack toward in-house chip design. The resulting expansion in EDA customers alongside secular digitalization of various end markets benefits EDA vendors like Synopsys.

Cadence Design Systems is a provider of electronic design automation software, intellectual property, and system design and analysis products. EDA software automates and aids in the chip design process, enhancing design accuracy, productivity, and complexity in a full-flow end-to-end solution. Cadence offers a portfolio of design IP, as well as system design and analysis products, which enables system-level analysis and verification solutions.

Founded in 1982, Autodesk is a multinational software company best known for pioneering computer-aided design, or CAD, with its AutoCAD product. Nowadays, Autodesk provides design software for a variety of verticals, including architecture & construction, manufacturing, and media & entertainment. Autodesk products have been used in some of the world's most iconic landmarks, like Burj Khalifa, and well-known movie titles like Avatar.

Dassault Systèmes is a leading provider of computer-assisted design and product lifecycle management software, serving customers like Boeing and Volkswagen throughout the production process. The company’s flagship product, Catia, primarily serves the transportation, industrial equipment, and aerospace and defense industries. In life sciences, Dassault’s Medidata cloud platform optimizes clinical trial efficiency and is the leader in electronic data capture.

PTC is a US-based global company that offers high-end computer-assisted design, product lifecycle management, and augmented reality solutions that industrial manufacturers commonly use on factory floors. Founded in 1985, PTC is a major player in parametric design and serves some of the world’s most well-known equipment manufacturers, such as Caterpillar, Garmin, and Thermo Fisher.

Figma Inc is engaged in transforming ideas into digital products and experiences. The group focuses on the entire software creation lifecycle, enabling it to quickly launch new products on Figma's browser-based platform and reinforcing its belief that design extends well beyond a single step or role. The company adopts an expansive view, as design is more than how something looks, feels, or works. It derives its revenue from sales of subscriptions for access to its platform.

Unity Software Inc provides a software platform for creating and operating interactive, real-time 3D content. The platform can be used to create, run, and monetize interactive, real-time 2D and 3D content for mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices. The business is spread across the United States, Greater China, EMEA, APAC, and other Americas, and key revenue is derived from the EMEA region. Its products are used in the gaming industry, retail, automotive, architecture, engineering, and construction.

Bentley Systems is a software vendor that caters to civil engineers, constructors, and geospatial professionals by enabling design, simulation, and data management of infrastructure assets such as roads and bridges. While Bentley is smaller than many other design software companies, it is a market leader across a handful of specialty areas, including public works, electricity grids, and transit.

Nemetschek is a German company that makes software products for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, mainly, but also for the media and entertainment industry. Its software solutions cover the entire life cycle of building and infrastructure projects (design, build, and manage). In media and entertainment, it is one of the world’s leading providers of software for the creation of 3D animation and visual effects in movies, TV shows, and gaming.

Empyrean Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the development, sales, and related services of EDA tool software for integrated circuit design and manufacturing. It also provides technology development and foundry design enablement services, serving the IC design, manufacturing, and packaging sectors.

Shanghai Suochen Information Technology Co Ltd takes simulation to lead the future, achieve customer innovation as its corporate vision, and develops engineering simulation software and related solutions independently. Suochen Technology is a high-tech enterprise focusing on CAE software R&D, sales and service. Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) refers to the use of computer software to simulate the working status and behavior of products/engineering projects based on physical models in the product/engineering design stage to predict their functional availability, reliability, efficiency and safety. performance, etc., to achieve product/engineering design optimization, to ensure that the product/project achieves the expected function and meets various performance indicators.

PDF Solutions Inc provides products and services designed to empower organizations across the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem to connect, collect, manage, and analyze data about design, equipment, manufacturing, and test to improve the yield and quality of their products and operational efficiency. The Company's products, services, and solutions include proprietary software, physical intellectual property (IP) for integrated circuit (IC) designs, electrical measurement hardware tools, methodologies, and professional services.

Zwsoft Co Ltd (Guangzhou) is a reliable and innovative engineering software provider with its flagship products ZWCAD, ZW3D, and ZWSim.

Smarter Microelectronics (Guangzhou) Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, design and sales of RF front-end chips and modules.

Lectra is engaged in the design and development of software, CAD/CAM equipment, and associated services designed for industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles, and composite materials to manufacture products. The company serves fashion and apparel, automotive, and furniture markets, as well as other industries, such as aeronautical, marine and wind power industries. It operates in EMEA, the Americas, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally of which the majority of its revenue is derived from the Europe region.

Addnode Group AB is a supplier of software and services for design, construction, and product data information clients in Sweden. Its operations are divided into three business divisions: The Design Management business, which accounts for the maximum share of revenue; The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and The Process Management business. The company has operations in Sweden, the UK, the USA and Germany.

Mensch und Maschine Software SE is a Germany-based company engaged in the provision of Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), product data Management, and Building Information Management solutions. The company's business model is based on two segments: M+M Digitization business and M+M software. The M+M Digitization segment developed tailor-made software solutions for customers in D/A/CH and other European countries. The M+M software segment develops standard software for CAD/CAM, BIM/Engineering, Garden/ Landscaping, and CAE. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the M+M Digitization segment.

ZUKEN Inc is a Japanese based company specializing in software and consulting services for electrical and electronic engineering. It is engaged in research and development of a variety of software solutions that support the optimization of product design and engineering operations for manufacturing industries, and marketing of the software solutions with consulting services. It has market presence in Japan, Europe, Asia, and North America. It offers various products including electronic design, automotive design, electrical and control cable design, design data management and product lifecycle management.

Nagarro SE is a digital engineering company. The company offers digital product engineering, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud solutions, digital marketing, managed services, and others. The company's geographical segment includes North America, Central Europe, Rest of Europe, and Rest of World.

Perfect Presentation for Commercial Services Co is a software development company that provides Custom Application Development (CAD), which develops websites, applications, and portals based on the client's preference. Its services include UI and UX design, robot technologies, VR and AR technologies, application development, artificial intelligence technologies, FinTech solutions, provision of management and control of communication and information networks, design and programming of custom software, systems analysis, provision of SMS services, provision of call center services; registration for cloud computing services, data technologies, data science and analysis, repair and maintenance of PCs and laptops, among others.

Rand Worldwide Inc provides design automation, engineering, facilities, and data management software marketplace. The company provides value-added services, such as training, technical support, and other consulting and professional services to businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions. The firm operates in five divisions namely, IMAGINiT Technologies, Rand 3D, Rand Simulation, Facilities Management and ASCENT.

Gstarsoft Co Ltd Is engaged in research & development, promotion, and sales of CAD-related software. It provides users with Haochen CAD, Haochen 3D, and Products such as Haochen CAD Viewer and related services surrounding the aforementioned products.

Netcad Yazilim AS a developer of software in this field in Turkey focused on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), CAD, engineering and smart-city solutions. Its solutions involve Smart Cities, Smart Planning, Digital Mapping, Land Management, Smart Mining, Smart Grid Management, and Smart Transportation.

Beijing YJK Building Software Co Ltd develops and provides building structure design software and consulting services. The company's building structure design software system includes building structure calculation software, basic design software, masonry structure design software, structural construction drawing design software and interface software and others.

Fukui Computer Holdings Inc is engaged in architecture, surveying, development, and sale of various types of computer-aided design (CAD) software. It supplies services for two segments which are architecture and information technology respectively. The architectural business includes the 3D architectural designing system that supports total design work from design to presentation, various applications, integration / estimation, after-sales management. The Measurement Civil Engineering CAD segment is engaged in the development, sale, and maintenance of measurement CAD software and civil engineering CAD software. The Information Technology (IT) Solution segment offers solution services, including other system development, Web application and hosting services.

Moschip Technologies Ltd is a fabless model semiconductor company. Its principal activity includes software development and designing. The firm is engaged in the business of development and manufacturing of System on Chip (SOC) technologies. It focuses on providing value-added services in very-large-scale integration (VLSI) design, application specific integrated circuits, software development, and developing SOC for aerospace and defense, consumer and industrial applications, and Internet of Things/Everything (IoT/E) products and services across various industries. The company offers products, which include I/O Connectivity and SoCs. Its operating segment includes Semiconductor and Embedded. The company generates maximum revenue from the Semiconductor segment.

Materialise NV is a provider of 3D printing services. The products and services of the group are organized in three segments: Medical segment, which develops and delivers medical software solutions, medical devices, and other related products and services; Software segment, which develops and delivers additive manufacturing software solutions and related services; and Manufacturing segment, which delivers 3D printed products and related services. Its geographical segments are the United States, the Americas (excluding the USA), Belgium, Germany, France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Other Europe, and the Asia Pacific.

SmartCraft ASA is a software company that provides modern SaaS solutions to help craftsmen and construction companies become more efficient and profitable. Geographically, it operates in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and UK.

Silvaco Group Inc is a provider of technology computer aided design (TCAD) software, electronic data automation (EDA) software and semiconductor intellectual property (SIP). TCAD, EDA and SIP solutions enable semiconductor and photonics companies to increase productivity, accelerate their products’ time-to-market and reduce their development and manufacturing costs. It is developing the technology behind the chip and providing solutions that span from atoms to systems, starting with providing software for the atomic level simulation of semiconductor and photonics material for devices, to providing software and SIP for the design and analysis of circuits and system level solutions.

Forward Industries Inc is a provider of carrying and protective solutions. The company operates in two segments: design and digital assets. The design segment consists of two operating segments (IPS and Kablooe, which have been aggregated into one reportable segment) that provide a full spectrum of hardware and software product design and engineering services to customers predominantly.

Celsys Inc is engaged in UI/UX and creator support businesses. It develops UI development solution products, such as exbeans UI Conductor, an UI authoring tool; exbeans Affinity, a Web application platform; Higlyph, a scalable font rendering engine; and graphics rendering related products to various device manufacturers, including communication carriers, mobile devices and digital home appliances. The company also researches and develops graphics technology products comprising Clip Studio, Retas Studio, And Clip Studio for producing graphics-related content, such as illustration, manga, animation, and the Internet; and provides services to support creative activities.

Computer Modelling Group Ltd is a software and consulting technology company engaged in developing and licensing reservoir simulation and seismic interpretation software. The company also provides professional services consisting of highly specialized support, consulting, training, and contract research activities. The firm has operations in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Digimarc Corp is engaged in digital watermarking technologies. The Digimarc Illuminate platform is a distinctive software as a service (SaaS) cloud-based platform for digital connectivity that provides the tools for the application of digital watermarks and dynamic Quick Response (QR) codes, software (digital twins) that enables various systems and devices to interact with those data carriers and a centralized platform for capturing insights about digital interactions and automating activities based on that information. The company generates revenue through commercial and government applications of its technology. The company derives its revenue from software development services, subscriptions for products and related services, and licensing of patents.

Hybrid Software Group PLC is a software development company focused on productivity tools for the graphic arts industry. The company's segment includes Printing Software; Printhead Solutions and Enterprise Software. It generates maximum revenue from the Enterprise Software segment. Enterprise Software segment includes file preparation and workflow automation for print manufacturing. Printhead solutions includes electronics and software for industrial inkjet devices. Printing software includes graphic processing engines for fast and high-quality digital output. With UK, company also operates in Europe(excluding UK), North & South America, and Asia.

Arent Inc is engaged in finding advanced tacit knowledge that has been turned into a black box by individuals, unraveling it with high mathematics and deep industry knowledge, and commercializing it. The company aims to solve niche issues mainly in the construction industry, by Developing new BIM and SaaS systems together with partner companies who are customers and replacing the old, inefficient systems (legacy systems) that are still in use. The company's products include Lightning BIM and Plant Stream.

Otsuka Information Technology Corp is engaged in designing network, trading, maintenance, import and export of hardware, software, computers, and related accessories, as well as providing measurement service for electronic components. Its products portfolio includes Digital transformation, Digital products, Digital construction, and Entertainment industry. It derives revenue from CAD, designing, valuable and multiple CAD integration and consulting services.

Genesys International Corp Ltd is engaged in providing geographical information services (GIS) comprising of photogrammetry, remote sensing, cartography, data conversion, terrestrial and 3 dimensional (3D) geo-content including location, and other computer-based related services. The company's services are used by an enterprises, government, and consumers. Geographically, the company generates revenue from exports as well as domestic operations.

Oxford Metrics PLC is a smart sensing and software company that enables organisations to capture, analyse, and act on motion and measurement data to improve performance, efficiency, and decision-making. The Group operates through two divisions, Motion Capture and Smart Manufacturing, serving life sciences, entertainment, engineering, and smart manufacturing markets. Motion Capture involves the development, production, and sale of computer software and equipment, and contributes the majority of revenue, while Smart Manufacturing focuses on vision inspection systems. The Group operates in the UK, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and other regions, with the majority of revenue generated from North America.

BIMobject AB is a provider digital content management system for BIM objects. The company's solutions help manufacturers to develop, host, maintain, syndicate and publicise digital replicas of manufactured products - BIM objects. Its products include BIMobject API, BIMobject EVO, Object Creation & Process, BIMsupply, BIMobject Marketing Campaign, BIMscript, BIMobject Mosquito and BIMobject Cloud, among others.

Terranet AB develops software for radio-based solutions and three-dimensional image analysis for driver-assistance systems and autonomous vehicles (ADAS and AV). It is pioneering breakthrough safety technology for the ADAS and AV industries in Lund, Sweden, and its development sites in Kiev, Ukraine, and Stuttgart, Germany.

Aerometrex Ltd is an aerial mapping company. It is specialized in aerial photography and mapping, aerial LiDAR surveys, 3D modelling, and MetroMap. The firm generates its revenue in the form of subscription revenue from the MetroMap aerial imagery subscription service or Data as a Service. Its geographical segment includes Australia and USA. The company derives a majority of revenue from Australia.

Modelon AB offers systems modeling and simulation software that accelerates product innovation, development, and operations in a range of industries. The company's flagship product, Modelon Impact, is a cloud-native system simulation software platform featuring a collaborative browser-based interface and thousands of models and components spanning a broad range of applications.

i2S Corp SA is engaged in the business of designing, creating, and marketing imaging systems and equipment.