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The iconic 3D laser printer

Seattle, United StatesFounded 2014Robotics
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2023
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About GLOWFORGE

Glowforge operates in the educational technology market, providing laser cutting and engraving solutions that cater to both K-12 and higher education institutions. The company’s core product is a desktop laser cutter that allows users to create intricate designs and projects with ease. Glowforge serves educators, students, and makers by offering a platform that simplifies the process of creating custom items from a variety of materials, including wood, acrylic, and fabric.

The business model revolves around the sale of its laser cutting machines, which come in different models such as the Basic, Plus, and Pro, each with varying capabilities and price points. Additionally, Glowforge generates revenue through the sale of materials and accessories compatible with its machines, as well as offering a subscription service for premium design content and cloud-based software features.

Glowforge’s market includes educational institutions looking to integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities into their curriculum. The company also targets individual educators and hobbyists who seek to enhance their creative projects. By providing a user-friendly interface and extensive educational resources, Glowforge makes it easy for users to get started and become proficient in laser cutting and engraving.

The company’s competitive advantage lies in its ability to offer a comprehensive ecosystem that includes hardware, software, and educational content, making it a one-stop solution for creative and educational needs.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Seattle, United States
Employees
59
Open positions
1
Dealroom signal
64.0/100
Industry
Robotics
Sector
Robotics, Interior Design, Furniture, Crowdfunding, 3D Printing, Arts & Culture, Cooling Tech, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
Technology
Hardware, 3D Technology
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

8 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES EOther financing May 2023 $20M $215M True Ventures · Foundry · Revolution · DFJ Growth ↗
SERIES EOther financing Jun 2022 $43M $172M Foundry · Revolution · DFJ Growth · True Ventures ↗
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Growth signals

GLOWFORGE website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for GLOWFORGE is 370K monthly website visits, down 17.8% over the last three months. GLOWFORGE's team declined 18.1% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits370K 3-month web change-17.8% 1-year team growth-18.1%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.

Investors

7 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed2 investors entered at this stage

  • Tom Williams
  • Vault Capital

Series A3 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage

Team profiled 39 named & role-tagged
Founders Hidden — book a demo/100 quality score
Key operators 4 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
Startup mafia Hidden — book a demo alumni-founded startups
Talent movements Hidden — book a demo in · Hidden — book a demo out past 12 months

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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
5 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States91.2%
🇧🇩 Bangladesh3.5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom1.8%
🇯🇵 Japan1.8%
🇲🇽 Mexico1.8%
5 countries shown

Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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Source: X recent search ranked by engagement (likes + retweets) · Synthesis by Claude · Cached for 1 hour

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