SolidFace
Cloud-native 3D parametric CAD software with real-time multi-user collaboration, powered by Siemens Parasolid kernel; enables product design teams to iterate faster and reduce design cycle time by 30%+ vs. legacy CAD tools.
- CEO / Founder
- Oscar Leite de Lima Jr.
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.5M
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- TURN8
Technology & Products
Key Products
SolidFace 3D CAD (2D/3D parametric modeling, assembly, direct modeling); SolidFace Cloud Collaboration (real-time multi-user design, file vault, access control); SolidFace PDM (Bill of Materials, product data management, supplier/vendor sharing); SolidFace Parametric Modeler (Steam distribution for indie designers)
Technological Advantage
Core moat: Parasolid licensing agreement with Siemens (critical proprietary asset). Legacy: 15 years of UNICAD development (proven 3D modeling expertise). Network effect: Growing installed base (freelancers → enterprises) with cloud-first architecture reducing switching costs. Data advantage: Accumulated design patterns & best practices from 4,000+ legacy UNICAD users.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Affordable, user-friendly alternative to enterprise CAD (SOLIDWORKS, Fusion 360) with identical Parasolid kernel technology, built-in cloud collaboration, real-time multi-user editing, and 40% lower licensing cost; reduces design iteration cycles via centralized PDM and instant change propagation.
How They Differentiate
SolidFace: Parasolid kernel (equal to SOLIDWORKS/Inventor) + affordable pricing (40% cheaper) + built-in collaboration (vs. Fusion 360's weak PDM). Weakness: Limited ecosystem (fewer plugins, smaller user community). Strength: Superior multi-user real-time sync vs. competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Product designers, mechanical engineers, manufacturers (SMB to mid-market enterprises)
Industry Verticals
Product Design & Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing (tooling, prototyping); Aerospace/Defense (component design); Additive Manufacturing (3D printing workflow optimization); Industrial Equipment Design
Competitors
Autodesk Fusion 360 (cloud CAD, $680/yr, stronger app ecosystem); SOLIDWORKS (premium 3D CAD, ~$2K-$5K/yr, industry standard); FreeCAD (open-source, limited cloud features); Onshape (cloud CAD, similar positioning, $150/mo for teams); DraftSight (2D CAD focused, Dassault)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue: $2M (2025, per RocketReach); 2 investors mentioned (source: Tracxn) but no investor names disclosed; Estimated $1.5M R&D investment (Gust); $2.5M invested in new product development (from company history)
Major Milestones
Sep 2013: SolidFace Technology Inc. incorporated; 2015: Online part library integration (TraceParts partnership); 2017: Named '20 Most Promising Simulation Solution Provider' (CIOReview); 2023+: Steam release (Parametric CAD Modeler, consumer market entry); 2025: $2M annual revenue achieved