Just came across this while looking for something else.

ViaCAD Pro 9 which was recently released includes sub division mesh modelling tools.
There is a future addon (coming) called Power Pack Pro which includes a convertor from mesh to nurbs. Looks like it does a pretty good job with even high poly models.
http://www.masterviacad.com/powerpack/page9/page36/page36.html

Unfortunately, it hasn't be released yet but sounds like they are about to start alpha testing.
http://forum.punchcad.com/showthread.php?t=4906&highlight=power+pack&page=5

Exciting technology anyway and worth keeping any eye on.