# Shapeways

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/shapeways

- Industry: Materials
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.shapeways.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $107M
- Latest round: Series E (Apr 20, 2018)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Shapeways, Inc. is a US-based company specializing in 3D printing services that provides an online platform for customers to design, customize, and manufacture products using advanced additive manufacturing technologies.Founded in 2008 in New York, US, Shapeways enables users to create and print custom 3D products. The company raised USD 75 mn in PIPE funding on April 28, 2021, from investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Desktop Metal, Inc. The firm has completed 8 deals to date. The current CEO is Gregory Kress, while the founder is Ginger LvA.Shapeways specializes in 3D printing services, offering a platform that allows customers to create, customize, and manufacture products using various materials including plastics, metals, and ceramics. This service caters to industries such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods, providing solutions for both small-scale and mass production needs.Shapeways generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales and B2B partnerships by enabling clients to design and order custom 3D printed products. Revenue streams include one-time purchase fees for individual items and potential subscriptions for ongoing manufacturing support.In April 2021, Shapeways raised USD 75 mn in PIPE funding, valuing the company at USD 410 mn post-money. The funding will enhance additive manufacturing capabilities, facilitating expansion into key markets such as industrial, medical, automotive, and aerospace. CEO Gregory Kress will lead these initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Apr 20, 2018, $30M — Union Square Ventures, Lux Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Inkef
- Series D, Jun 12, 2015, $31M — Index Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Sumitomo Corporation, Lux Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Inkef, Presidio Ventures, Hewlett Packard Pathfinder
- Series C, Apr 23, 2013, $30M — Index Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Lux Capital, Andreessen Horowitz
- Series B, Jun 19, 2012, $6.2M — Index Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Lux Capital
- Series B, Nov 17, 2011, $5.1M — Index Ventures, Union Square Ventures
- Series A, Sep 23, 2010, $5M — Index Ventures, Union Square Ventures

## Investors

- Index Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/index-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- Union Square Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/union-square-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Lux Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lux-capital) — Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Andreessen Horowitz (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/andreessen-horowitz) — Series C, Series D, Series E
- Sumitomo Corporation — Series D
- Inkef (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/inkef) — Series D, Series E
- Presidio Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/presidio-ventures) — Series D
- Hewlett Packard Pathfinder (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hewlett-packard-pathfinder) — Series D