Startup profile for Shapeways: what they do, why they are interesting, stage (public), industries, and links to our funding articles. Part of the Venture Capital Tracker startup directory.

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Shapeways

3D printing marketplace and manufacturing network for designers.

Stage

public

Status

acquired

Coverage

full

Why Shapeways is interesting

Early consumer/industrial 3D-printing marketplace — a16z Series C before SPAC era and restructuring.

Key facts

  • Series C (Apr 2013): $30M led by a16z; USV, Index, Lux participated (TechCrunch)
  • Series E (Apr 2018): $30M led by Lux; USV and a16z among participants (Global Venturing)

Investors in our directory

Funds linked from Shapeways's profile — open a fund page for stage focus and related deal articles.

Industries

Generalist Technology

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Related funding articles

Venture Capital Tracker pieces that cover Shapeways's financing or category context.

Last updated: 2026-07-24