Chat3D

About Chat3D

Chat3D operates in the generative artificial intelligence sector, specializing in the conversion of text, images, and sketches into three-dimensional models. The company was founded in Lyon, France, in July 2023 by Félix Balmonet (CEO) and Glenn Avezoux (CTO), who were engineering students at the time. Their initial work on making 3D printers more accessible evolved when they identified that the primary bottleneck was not the hardware, but the complexity of 3D modeling software.

The company's core product is an AI-powered platform that significantly reduces the time required for 3D asset creation, claiming to cut modeling time by up to 95% compared to traditional methods. Users can input a text prompt, a reference image, or a sketch to generate a 3D model within minutes. The platform supports iterative editing, allowing users to refine geometry and textures through re-prompting. The resulting models can be exported in various standard formats such as FBX, GLB, OBJ, and USDZ, making them compatible with major industry software like Blender, Maya, Unity, and Unreal Engine.

Chat3D targets a diverse client base, including video game studios, animation and VFX professionals, product designers, and companies in industrial sectors for creating virtual replicas of equipment for training and maintenance. The business model has two main pillars: a subscription-based SaaS offering and custom development programs for enterprise clients. The SaaS model includes several tiers, from a free plan with limited credits to professional and enterprise plans offering features like API access, dedicated support, and higher generation volumes. The company also offers an API for businesses to integrate the technology directly into their workflows.

In September 2025, Chat3D announced a funding round of €3 million from investors including Mesh Ventures, Campus Fund, Innov'Alpes, and Bpifrance. This capital is intended to accelerate research and development, expand the team, and support international market entry, particularly in North America and Asia. The firm has also established a strategic partnership with Nvidia to advance its generative AI technology. Chat3D emphasizes a responsible AI approach, training its models on ethically sourced datasets and ensuring client data is not used for further training, with data hosted on EU-based servers to guarantee intellectual property protection.