Kitware

Develops open-source software for scientific computing

Town of Clifton Park, New York, United States

About Kitware

Kitware develops software solutions for scientific and technical computing, focusing on high-performance computing, visualization, and data analysis. Their main products include ParaView, VTK, ITK, and CMake, which assist in large-scale data visualization, image analysis, and software building. These tools are open-source, allowing a community of users and developers to contribute to their improvement. Kitware differentiates itself by offering consulting services, custom software development, and support contracts, ensuring clients can effectively use their tools. The company's goal is to provide advanced software solutions that enhance data processing and visualization capabilities across various sectors, including medical imaging and geospatial analysis.

Town of Clifton Park, New YorkHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$90.2MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

100% Employee Owned
Flexible Schedules
Generous PTO
comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurances
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability and ADHD Insurance
401k
Immigration and Visa Processing
Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Computer Hardware Allowance

Risks

Increased competition from other open-source companies may impact Kitware's market share.
Rapid AI advancements require significant R&D investment to maintain competitiveness.
Reliance on government contracts exposes Kitware to funding priority changes.

Differentiation

Kitware specializes in open-source software for scientific and technical computing.
The company offers widely-used platforms like ParaView, VTK, ITK, and CMake.
Kitware fosters community-driven innovation through its open-source business model.

Upsides

Growing demand for open-source solutions boosts Kitware's market potential.
AI-driven data analysis tools create opportunities in medical imaging for Kitware.
Cloud-based computing services align with Kitware's scalable software offerings.

Funding

Total raised$90.21 M
Latest valuation$5.00 M
StageGRANT