Speckle
Speckle is an open-source platform for collaborating on and managing 3D data for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. It allows users to exchange data in real-time between various software applications, track changes with an object-based version control system, and automate workflows.
- CEO / Founder
- Dimitrie Stefanescu
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $19.2M
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- Addition, Frontline Ventures, Foundamental, Matrix Partners, Foreword, dbt Labs' Tristan Handy
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Speckle Server","Speckle Connectors (for software like Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Civil3D, Blender, and more)","Speckle Viewer","Speckle Automate"]
Technological Advantage
The open-source model accelerates development and adoption, with contributions from a global community. The platform's focus on interoperability through a rich ecosystem of connectors addresses a major pain point in the fragmented AEC software landscape, giving it a significant advantage over closed, proprietary systems.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
To provide a seamless and open-source solution for data interoperability and collaboration in the AEC industry, breaking down data silos and enabling more efficient, automated, and transparent workflows.
How They Differentiate
Speckle differentiates itself by being open-source, having an object-based data structure (vs. file-based), and providing a more flexible and developer-friendly platform for AEC data automation and interoperability. This allows for custom workflows that are not possible with its competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Architects, engineers, designers, computational specialists, and BIM managers in the AEC industry, from small firms to large enterprises.
Industry Verticals
["Architecture","Engineering","Construction","Real Estate"]
Competitors
Autodesk Construction Cloud, SketchUp, Blender, Rhinoceros
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 30,000 active users and a large open-source community with hundreds of contributors.
Major Milestones
["Raised $12.5M in Series A funding in October 2024.","Raised Seed rounds totaling $6.7M between 2021 and 2022.","Launch of Speckle 2.0, a significant platform upgrade.","Establishment of a large and active open-source community."]
Notable Customers
Arup, Mott Macdonald, Aurecon, Royal HaskoningDHV, Bollinger+Grohmann