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CADFEM Group
CADFEM Group began in 1985 when Dr.-Ing. Günter Müller established CADFEM GmbH in Grafing bei München. The firm built its position through a long-term...
CADFEM Group
CADFEM Group began in 1985 when Dr.-Ing. Günter Müller established CADFEM GmbH in Grafing bei München. The firm built its position through a long-term distribution agreement with Ansys that later passed to Synopsys after the 2025 acquisition. CADFEM distributes Ansys software and provides related engineering services. Its footprint covers Europe and India with additional operations in Switzerland. The firm participates in industry groups including asc(s) since January 2022, ASAM e.V. and NAFEMS. Markus Dutly serves as managing director and shareholder of the Swiss subsidiary. No public investment deployment figures or portfolio holdings appear in available records.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Investor
Year founded
1985
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Grafing bei München
Corporate office
Am Schammacher Feld 37, 85567 Grafing near Munich, Germany
Additional offices
Aadorf, Switzerland · Hyderabad, India
Principals
Dr.-Ing. Günter Müller
Founder of CADFEM GmbH and Managing Director of CADFEM International AG
Markus Dutly
Managing Director and shareholder of CADFEM (Suisse) AG
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at CADFEM Group?
Dr.-Ing. Günter Müller founded the firm and continues as managing director of CADFEM International AG. Markus Dutly holds the same role at the Swiss subsidiary.
How is CADFEM Group related to Ansys?
CADFEM operates as an Elite Channel Partner distributing Ansys technology. The relationship transferred to Synopsys after its 2025 acquisition of Ansys.
Does CADFEM Group participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
No fund commitments or direct investment activity are disclosed in public records.
Where does CADFEM Group maintain offices?
Headquarters sit in Grafing near Munich, Germany. Additional offices operate in Aadorf, Switzerland and Hyderabad, India.
What industry associations does CADFEM Group belong to?
CADFEM is a founding member of TechNet Alliance and joined asc(s) in January 2022. It also holds membership in ASAM e.V. and NAFEMS.
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