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Glowforge

Glowforge

Private
Seattle, WashingtonConsumer & Commercehttps://glowforge.com/

Last Round

Series E

Extension

May 17, 2023

Total Funding Raised

$123.2M

Company Overview

Glowforge is a manufacturing company that produces laser printers designed to cut, engrave, and shape a wide range of materials, including wood, rubber, fabric, food, and leather, using advanced software and sensor technology.

Sector

Consumer & Commerce

Verticals

Consumer Electronics, 3D Printing, D2C Brands, Content Creation

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Hardware Sales, Hardware + Subscription, Marketplace Commission

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

laser cutterlaser engraverdesktop lasermaker machinecrafting toolslaser cuttingdigital fabricationcloud-based softwareDIY laserhome manufacturingdesign softwarelaser materialssmall business toolsmaker spacehobbyist electronics

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Glowforge Comparables

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Glowforge Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series E ExtensionMay 17, 2023
Series EJun 22, 2022
Series DDec 20, 2018
VC RoundApr 23, 2018
Series BAug 1, 2016
Crowdfunding
Oct 24, 2015

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Dan Shapiro

CEO

Executive Team

Glowforge Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Glowforge investors
InvestorRounds
Revolution VenturesSeries E, Series E Extension
Revolution GrowthSeries E, Series E Extension
Revolution LLCSeries E
DFJ GrowthSeries E, Series E Extension
Chris DiBonaSeed, Series A
Foundry GroupSeries E, VC Round, Series A, Series E Extension, Series B
True VenturesSeries E, Series E Extension, VC Round, Series A, Series B

Market signals

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  • Sep 8, 2025

    Seattle manufacturing facility closing, impacting an unspecified number of workers.

  • May 17, 2023

    $20M round led by DFJ Growth and Foundry Group.

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Is Glowforge a public or private company?

Glowforge is a private company.

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When was Glowforge's last funding round?

Glowforge's most recent funding round was Series E Extension on May 17, 2023.

Who are the main investors in Glowforge?

Key investors in Glowforge include DFJ Growth, Foundry Group, True Ventures.

Will Glowforge IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Glowforge.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSeattle, Washington
Employee Range53
Year Founded2014
Last FundingMay 17, 2023

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