We’re seriously invested.
Alliance with Dassault Systèmes boosts blueKiwi to world leader status in Social
Entreprise Software.
Dassault Systèmes
In June 2009, Dassault Systèmes invested 4.7 million euros in blueKiwi Software, bringing not only an influx of investment dollars, but also their knowledge and expertise as a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions to the table.
This strategic alliance will enable us to accelerate our international expansion and focus on innovation and developing new technological solutions for our clients.” - Carlos Diaz, President and CEO of blueKiwi Software |
blueKiwi Software and Dassault Systèmes share the same 'Social Innovation' vision that aims to revolutionize relationships between individuals, ideas and experiences. By combining the unique strengths of both companies, we are quickly becoming the world's leading publishers of Social Entreprise Software". |
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| Dassault Systèmes are a pioneer in the 3D software market, having been in the market since 1981. They help develop and market PLM application software and services that support industrial processes, and provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products, from conception to maintenance--even to recycling. Their services bring value to the products of more than 100,000 customers in 80 countries worldwide. Dassault Systèmes use CATIA for designing the virtual products, SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design, DELMIA for virtual production, SIMULIA for virtual testing, ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for creating life-like 3D experiences online. Shares for Dassault Systèmes are listed on Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA). Dassault Systèmes’ ADRs may be traded on the US Over-The-Counter (OTC) market (DASTY). For more information on Dassault Systèmes, visit : www.3ds.com |
Sofinnova
In June of 2007 Sofinnova Partners invested US$5.3 million in blueKiwi. That’s some serious cash from some serious believers. Sofinnova funding enables the management of blueKiwi Software to complete its strategic international development, and provide an additional guarantee of viability, a key element of choice for Global 1000 customers. In addition, it reinforces the company’s leading position in technology and product innovation by strengthening the investment in research and development.
In just a year, we have proven that our initial positioning was the right one, and that our software solution was on target and appealed to the most demanding Global 1000 companies (Dassault Systèmes, BNP Paribas, French Postal Services, and more). Today, Sofinnova Partners’ financial backing represents an important step forward, allowing us to accelerate our success abroad”. |
Providing user-friendly tools enabling people to collaborate within their company, to leverage their knowledge, and to enable better and more interactive communication, that's what BlueKiwi is all about. The blueKiwi team understands the best of the Web 2.0 trends and has adapted them to the corporate world to provide an easy solution for companies. We are enthusiastically backing this first-class team at a moment when the market is just about to boom.”
- Olivier Sichel, Associate Partner of Sofinnova Partners. |
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| Sofinnova Partners was established in Paris in 1972 and is one of Europe’s leading independent venture-capital firms. With EUR 900m under management, Sofinnova Partners invests in start-ups and early-stage companies in information technology and life sciences. Its investment strategy consists in investing early in teams and projects with high potential, in most cases acting as leading investor. Sofinnova Partners also has a longstanding relationship with Sofinnova Ventures, its sister company in San Francisco. The Sofinnova Partners team is made up of 10 professionals who contribute valuable market insight and technical expertise to portfolio companies. For more information on Sofinnova Partners: www.sofinnova.fr |
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