Dassault Systèmes SE, founded in 1981 as part of the Dassault Aviation group, is a French public company headquartered in Vélizy‑Villacoublay. It is a global leader in 3D design, digital mock‑up, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software. Employing around 25,000 people across 184 sites, the firm supports over 370,000 customers in 159 countries across industries like aerospace, automotive, energy, life sciences, consumer goods, and architecture
Through a portfolio that includes CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, ENOVIA, DELMIA, SIMULIA, BIOVIA, GEOVIA, and Medidata, Dassault offers comprehensive solutions for product design, engineering, simulation, digital twin creation, and clinical trial management. Its 3DEXPERIENCE platform fosters integrated lifecycle innovation—from concept to operations .
Under CEO Pascal Daloz, the company reached €6.21 billion in revenue in 2024, with 41% investment in R&D, and generated strong growth in software subscription and platform adoption. Its virtual twin solutions are now used by 100% of EV manufacturers and over half of all clinical trials
Dassault continues to pursue solid growth: Q4 2024 software sales rose 9%, and it forecasts 6–8% revenue growth in 2025 despite global market challenges, with full‑year EPS guidance of €1.36–1.39 and an incremental operating margin increase of 50–70 bps amid margin pressure from tariffs