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Altair
AI · Troy, United States · Founded 1985 · IPO 2017
Enterprise analytics and engineering software MoreLess
Altair is a global technology company specializing in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI). The company serves a diverse range of clients, including those in the automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and financial services sectors. Altair operates in the technology and engineering markets, providing software and cloud solutions that enable organizations to enhance product design, optimize performance, and make data-driven decisions. The business model is primarily subscription-based, offering software licenses and cloud-based services. Revenue is generated through software subscriptions, consulting services, and training programs. Altair's solutions are designed to improve productivity, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation for its clients.
Keywords: simulation, AI, HPC, product design, cloud solutions, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, financial services, innovation.
Company overview
Altair company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 1985
- Headquarters
- Troy, United States
- Employees
- 2,692
- Open positions
- 12
- Dealroom signal
- 62.3
- Investment activity
- 34 companies · latest Oct 2024
- Capital deployed
- $153M
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
Altair funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANT✓Other financing | Sep 2025 | $1.7M | — | UK Research and Innovation | — |
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Oct 2024 | $11B | $11B | Siemens | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Dec 2023 | $0 | — | UK Research and Innovation | ↗ |
| POST IPO EQUITY✓Other financing | Aug 2023 | $4.4M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| IPO✓Exit | Nov 2017 | $156M | $785M | Undisclosed | — |
| GROWTH EQUITY VC✓Equity / VC | Oct 2004 | General Atlantic | — | ||
| POST IPO EQUITYOther financing | Jan 2002 | Walerud Ventures | — |
Financials
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Growth signals
Altair website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Altair is 680K monthly website visits, up 19.3% over the last three months. Altair's team declined 33.8% over the past year.
Hiring
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Capital deployed
Altair investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
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$310Mvaluation
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Talent graph
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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