Dassault Systèmes
Dassault Systèmes is a French software corporation that specializes in 3D design, 3D digital mock-up, and product lifecycle management software. It is a subsidiary of the Dassault Group and serves various industries including aerospace, automotive, and industrial equipment.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
France
HQ City
Vélizy-Villacoublay
Founded
1981
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Euronext Paris
Tax Domicile
FR
Ultimate Parent
Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault
Data Hosting
FR
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
reporting
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1981
Company inception
Dassault Systèmes was founded as a subsidiary of the Dassault Group to develop CAD software.
1996
Initial Public Offering
The company listed its shares on the Paris Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.
2014
Acquisition of Accelrys
The company expanded into the scientific software market through the acquisition of Accelrys (later BIOVIA).