Autodesk Inc., whose 3-D design software is used in manufacturing, architecture, construction and entertainment, is launching a $100 million venture fund as part of a new effort called Forge.
Design - tech makers , Autodesk , has announced the launch of a $ 100 m venture capital fund for Internet of technology start - ups , as part of its effort , Forge , to create an open - access platform for developers and designers to access both cloud and local versions of the software . The company 's IoT effort is centered on its acquisition of SeeControl in August , a remote device management platform , which is being integrated into Autodesk 's product portfolio . The company launched a similar investment fund in October , offering $ 100 m to nascent 3-D printing start - ups .