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Altair

SoftwareStuttgart, GermanyFounded 1985· One of 361 Software companies tracked by AMPulse

Global simulation and optimization software leader providing AI-powered portfolio for industrial simulation, HPC, data science, and AI—now part of Siemens (post-acquisition).

CEO / Founder
Dr. Pietro Cervellera
Team Size
1001-5000
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$10.6B
Latest Round
Acquisition by Siemens AG
Key Investors
Siemens AG (Acquirer)

Technology & Products

Key Products

Altair HyperWorks (design/simulation), OptiStruct (topology optimization), Altair HPCWorks (HPC platform), Altair RapidMiner (data science), Altair One (cloud platform), 180+ products

Technological Advantage

Advanced topology optimization algorithms; integration with CAD workflows; cloud platform infrastructure; 16,000+ enterprise clients

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Industry-leading AI-powered simulation and topology optimization software enabling engineers to identify and redesign parts for additive manufacturing

How They Differentiate

Most comprehensive product portfolio; leading optimization algorithms; trusted by 16,000+ organizations; now integrated into Siemens' industrial software and AI portfolio.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Engineers at large corporations (Boeing, Airbus, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, GE, Honeywell, NASA JPL, NVIDIA), aerospace suppliers, automotive manufacturers, industrial companies

Industry Verticals

Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, Electronics, Energy, Industrial Manufacturing

Competitors

ANSYS, Dassault Systèmes (CATIA), Siemens NX (pre-acquisition)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

16,000+ organizations globally; 180+ products in portfolio

Major Milestones

Acquired by Siemens; recognized as Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader (June 2024)

Notable Customers

Boeing, Airbus, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, GE, Honeywell, NASA JPL, NVIDIA