# Shapeways

> 3D printing marketplace and manufacturing network for designers.

## Why it is interesting

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

## Profile

- **Stage:** public
- **Status:** acquired
- **Industries:** generalist-tech
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## 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

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/union-square-ventures
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/lux-capital
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/index-ventures

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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