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Formlabs

Somerville, US · Founded 2011 · 792 employees · 14 known investors

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Formlabs designs and manufactures professional desktop 3D printers using stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) technologies, along with proprietary materials and software. Its customers span industries including medical research, footwear, automotive and aerospace manufacturing, as well as entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Founders & leadership

Formlabs was founded in 2011 by Natan Linder, Maxim Lobovsky, and Max Lobovsky.

NLNatan Linder
Natan LinderCofounder & ChairmanHe previously held roles at Samsung, Sun Microsystems, and Rethink Robotics, and holds a PhD from MIT Media Lab and an S.M. in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT.
MLMaxim Lobovsky
Maxim LobovskyCo-founder and CEOFounder at Somerville, MA
MLMax Lobovsky
Max LobovskyCo-founder & CEO
SPShirley Paley
Shirley PaleyChief Legal Officer2019–2024Executive Officer at Somerville, MA
DLDávid Lakatos
Dávid LakatosChief Product OfficerChief Product Officer at Somerville, MA
NGNick Graham
Nick GrahamChief Revenue OfficerNick Graham leads global sales and customer service at Formlabs as Chief Revenue Officer. He brings experience as an engineer, management consultant, and operator across go-to-market strategy and organizational execution.
DODan O'Shaughnessy
Dan O'ShaughnessyChief Financial OfficerChief Financial Officer at Somerville, MA
OOOkan Okutgen
Okan OkutgenChief Operating OfficerHe brings experience in operations, finance, and sales, with a background in building teams and managing supply chain, manufacturing, and go-to-market functions across start-up and scaling environments.
JR
Jennifer Raines-LoringChief People Officer
DC
David CranorFounder

Board

BSBarry Schuler
Barry SchulerBoard directorFounder and Managing Partner at DFJ
BFBrad Feld
Brad FeldBoard directorAdvisor at AO Ventures (Tennis Australia's venture capital fund)

Investors · 14

SoftBank GroupreportedTokyo

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$84M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2016–2024

▶$392.9KraisedJul 2024 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Barry SchulerDirector
  • Brad FeldDirector
  • Maxim LobovskyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Shirley PaleyExecutive Officer
  • Chris CaposselaDirector
  • Nadia ShourabouraDirector
  • Carl BassDirector
  • Natan LinderDirector
Offering amount
$392.9K
Amount sold
$392.9K
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
04
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$15MraisedAug 2018 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Maxim LobovskyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Carl BassDirector
  • Natan LinderExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeffrey ImmeltDirector
  • Barry SchulerDirector
  • Brad FeldDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$15M
First sale
Jul 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$30MraisedApr 2018 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Natan LinderExecutive Officer, Director
  • Barry SchulerDirector
  • Maxim Boris LobovskyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Carl BassDirector
  • Brad FeldDirector
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$30M
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$38.6MraisedAug 2016 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brad FeldDirector
  • Natan LinderExecutive Officer, Director
  • Barry SchulerDirector
  • Maxim Boris LobovskyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$40.6M
Amount sold
$38.6M
First sale
Jul 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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12 people who came through Formlabs went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Formlabs do?
Formlabs designs and manufactures professional desktop 3D printers using stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) technologies, along with proprietary materials and software. Its customers span industries including medical research, footwear, automotive and aerospace manufacturing, as well as entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Who founded Formlabs?
Formlabs was founded by Natan Linder, Maxim Lobovsky, Max Lobovsky in 2011.
Who are Formlabs's investors?
Formlabs's investors include Acequia Capital (AceCap), C4 Ventures, Founder Collective, Foundry, Kapor Capital, Kima Ventures, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), SoftBank Vision Fund and 6 more.
How much funding has Formlabs raised?
Formlabs has disclosed $84M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Formlabs headquartered?
Formlabs is headquartered in Somerville, US.