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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 operates in Consumer & Commerce and is based in Seattle, Washington. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series E Extension round in May 2023.

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

3D Printing, Consumer Electronics, D2C Brands

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Hardware Sales, Hardware + Subscription, Marketplace Commission

AI Layer

Application

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Glowforge Comparables

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Glowforge Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

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
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Dan Shapiro

CEO

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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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Glowforge Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Glowforge a public or private company?

Glowforge is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Glowforge?

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How much is Glowforge worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Glowforge is not publicly available.

Can I buy Glowforge stock?

Glowforge shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

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.

How can I track Glowforge secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSeattle, Washington
Employee Range52
Year Founded2014
Last FundingMay 17, 2023

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