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Glowforge
Seattle, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 58 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors
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Glowforge manufactures desktop laser cutting and engraving machines for crafters, makers, and businesses. The company's lasers cut, engrave, and score hundreds of materials including wood, leather, and metal, serving hobbyists, educators, and professional makers.
Founders & leadership
Glowforge was founded in 2014 by DAN SHAPIRO, MARK GOSSELIN, and TONY WRIGHT.
Investors · 6
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$38.1M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2014–2018
▶$27.9MraisedMar 2018 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- DAN SHAPIROExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- MARK GOSSELINExecutive Officer, Promoter
- BRADLEY FELDDirector
- TOM MUNROExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $32.5M
- Amount sold
- $27.9M
- First sale
- Jul 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$8.9MraisedMay 2015 · 39 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- DAN SHAPIROExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- ANTHONY DAMON WRIGHTExecutive Officer, Promoter
- BRADLEY FELDDirector
- MARK GOSSELINExecutive Officer, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $9.4M
- Amount sold
- $8.9M
- First sale
- May 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.3MraisedFeb 2015 · 31 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- DAN SHAPIROExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- MARK GOSSELINExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- TONY WRIGHTExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $1.3M
- First sale
- Nov 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
The Glowforge mafia →6 people who came through Glowforge went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Glowforge do?
- Glowforge manufactures desktop laser cutting and engraving machines for crafters, makers, and businesses. The company's lasers cut, engrave, and score hundreds of materials including wood, leather, and metal, serving hobbyists, educators, and professional makers.
- Who founded Glowforge?
- Glowforge was founded by DAN SHAPIRO, MARK GOSSELIN, TONY WRIGHT in 2014.
- Who are Glowforge's investors?
- Glowforge's investors include Foundry, Lauder Partners, Revolution, Anthos Capital, Foundation Capital, True Ventures.
- How much funding has Glowforge raised?
- Glowforge has disclosed $38.1M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is Glowforge headquartered?
- Glowforge is headquartered in Seattle, US.