Autodesk Investments

Corporate VC Active United States Est. 1982
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
3
in our dataset
Rounds participated
3
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$32.8M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
B Round, A Round, G Round, C Round, Seed, F Round, E Round, D Round

About

Autodesk Investments is the corporate venture capital arm of Autodesk, a leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has continued to develop the broadest portfolio of 3D software for global markets. Autodesk Investments aims to build great companies that bring the promise of 3D design and innovation one step closer to reality. Autodesk Investments provides more than just capital; it teams with start-ups to help grow their ideas into successful products, and those products into successful businesses. Its portfolio companies can tap into its 30+ years of business and technology resources, insight, and experience. They also have access to Autodesks global network of innovators, executives, and partners to build key industry relationships and secure initial reference customers.

Portfolio · 3

Jumper Labs
IoT Development Platform
1 round $2.0M committed Latest: 2017-02
XJet
Additive Manufacturing of Ceramic and Metal Parts
1 round $25.0M committed Latest: 2016-03
Genome Compiler
Personalized Synthetic Genome Design
1 round $5.8M committed Latest: 2015-06

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Industrial Technologies2
Health Tech & Life Sciences1
Energy Tech1
Business Software1

Q&A

What is Autodesk Investments' primary focus as a corporate venture capital arm?
Autodesk Investments is the corporate venture capital arm of Autodesk, focusing on building companies that advance 3D design and innovation. They provide capital and resources to help startups grow their ideas into successful products and businesses.
Which investment stages does Autodesk Investments typically participate in?
Autodesk Investments participates in a wide range of investment stages, including Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round.
Can you name some notable portfolio companies of Autodesk Investments?
Notable portfolio companies include XJet, which is in additive manufacturing, and Seebo, a predictive quality and yield solution provider.
Has Autodesk Investments had any exits from its portfolio?
Yes, Autodesk Investments had an exit in April 2016 when Genome Compiler, a personalized synthetic genome design company, was acquired by Twist Bioscience.
What sectors does Autodesk Investments primarily focus on for its portfolio companies?
Autodesk Investments shows a concentration in Industrial Technologies and also has investments in Health Tech & Life Sciences, Energy Tech, and Business Software.
What is the typical check size for Autodesk Investments?
Autodesk Investments typically invests in the range of $500K or more.
What kind of support does Autodesk Investments offer to its portfolio companies beyond capital?
Beyond capital, Autodesk Investments offers portfolio companies access to its 30+ years of business and technology resources, insight, and experience. They also provide access to Autodesk's global network of innovators, executives, and partners.
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