Carbon
Redwood City, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 523 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
Carbon provides 3D printing hardware, photopolymer resins, and computational design software that brands use to design, develop, and manufacture high-performance products. Its technology targets applications in comfort and protection products across consumer and industrial markets.
Founders & leadership
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Joseph M. DeSimoneCo-founder
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Joseph DeSimone, PhDinCo-Founder & Board Member
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Philip DeSimoneinCo-founder & Office of the CEO
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Steve NelsoninLaunch CEO & Co-founder
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Ed Samulski, PhDinAdvisor & Co-founder
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Alex Ermoshkin, PhDinCo-founder
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Craig CarlsonOffice of the CEO (former CTO)
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Jason Rolland, PhDChief Technology Officer
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Shay CantySVP of People
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Karrie RexfordSVP, General Counsel
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Chris Van WertSVP of Operations
Investors · 7
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$501.2M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2015–2019
▶$120MraisedApr 2019 · 11 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$120MraisedApr 2019 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Joseph M. DeSimoneExecutive Officer, Director
- Robert E. Long, Jr.Director
- Eric LiedtkeDirector
- James J. GoetzDirector
- Alan S. MulallyDirector
- Ellen KullmanDirector
- Deborah MessemerDirector
- Elisa de MartelExecutive Officer
- Josh GreenExecutive Officer
- Adam GrosserDirector
- Fang ZhengDirector
- Offering amount
- $300M
- Amount sold
- $120M
- Sales commissions
- $3M
- Placement agents
- Allen & Company LLC
- First sale
- Mar 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$200MraisedFeb 2018 · 17 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$200MraisedFeb 2018 · 17 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alan S. MulallyDirector
- Adam GrosserDirector
- Luke KellyExecutive Officer
- Josh GreenExecutive Officer
- Elisa de MartelExecutive Officer
- Andy WheelerDirector
- Eric LiedtkeDirector
- Ellen KullmanDirector
- Robert E. Long, Jr.Director
- Joseph M. DeSimoneExecutive Officer, Director
- Fang ZhengDirector
- James J. GoetzDirector
- Offering amount
- $200M
- Amount sold
- $200M
- First sale
- Dec 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$81.1MraisedSep 2016 · 15 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$81.1MraisedSep 2016 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James J. GoetzDirector
- Joseph M. DeSimoneExecutive Officer, Director
- Ellen KullmanDirector
- Andy WheelerDirector
- Josh GreenExecutive Officer
- Adam GrosserDirector
- Robert E. Long, Jr.Director
- Alan S. MulallyDirector
- Luke KellyExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $81.1M
- Amount sold
- $81.1M
- First sale
- Jul 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$100.1MraisedAug 2015 · 17 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$100.1MraisedAug 2015 · 17 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James J. GoetzDirector
- Joseph M. DeSimoneExecutive Officer, Director
- Andy WheelerDirector
- Adam GrosserDirector
- Lars Steven NelsonDirector
- Alan S. MulallyDirector
- Offering amount
- $100.1M
- Amount sold
- $100.1M
- First sale
- Aug 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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3 people who came through Carbon went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 4
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Xometry217 shared keywordsXometry operates an on-demand manufacturing marketplace connecting buyers—from startups to global enterprises—with a vetted global network of suppliers for precision components across prototyping and high-volume production. It offers an instant quoting engine and supply chain tools for custom parts from design through final delivery.
3D Systems202 shared keywords3D Systems provides 3D printing solutions—including printers and materials—for producing wax and plastic patterns used in metal investment casting, aimed at eliminating tooling and reducing costs in prototyping and production workflows. It serves manufacturers and foundries producing metal components across industrial casting applications.
3Ds143 shared keywordsDassault Systèmes provides a unified 3D design and simulation platform (3DEXPERIENCE) that enables manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, and infrastructure companies to create virtual twins of products and systems for innovation and optimization.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Carbon do?
- Carbon provides 3D printing hardware, photopolymer resins, and computational design software that brands use to design, develop, and manufacture high-performance products. Its technology targets applications in comfort and protection products across consumer and industrial markets.
- Who founded Carbon?
- Carbon was founded by Joseph M. DeSimone, Joseph DeSimone, PhD, Philip DeSimone, Steve Nelson, Ed Samulski, PhD, Alex Ermoshkin, PhD, Nikita Ermoshkin in 2013.
- Who are Carbon's investors?
- Carbon's investors include Sequoia Capital, BMW i Ventures, Eshelman Ventures, LLC, Founders Circle Capital, G2 Venture Partners, Next Legacy Partners, Silver Lake Partners.
- How much funding has Carbon raised?
- Carbon has disclosed $501.2M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is Carbon headquartered?
- Carbon is headquartered in Redwood City, US.