Glowforge
Seattle, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 58 employees on LinkedIn · 5 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.
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DAN SHAPIROin𝕏Co-founder · CEOHe previously founded Photobucket and Ontela, created Robot Turtles board game, and held a CEO role at Google Comparison Inc. following Google's acquisition of Sparkbuy; he holds a B.S. in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College.
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MARK GOSSELINinCo-founder · CTO
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TONY WRIGHTinCo-founder · Head of Product, Software2014–2017Tony Wright is a product and design leader who previously served as Founder and Product Lead at Glowforge, where he designed the platform that led to a major crowdfunding campaign. He has held product roles at software startups backed by top-tier investors including Sequoia, Y Combinator, True Ventures, and others, and has founded multiple companies.
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$38.1M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2016
▶$27.9MraisedMar 2018 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$27.9MraisedMar 2018 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- 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)
▶$8.9MraisedMay 2015 · 39 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- 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)
▶$1.3MraisedFeb 2015 · 31 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- 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
3 people who came through Glowforge went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 2
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xTool2238 shared keywordsxTool makes CO₂ laser cutters and engravers, including the flagship 80W P3 model with automated feeding and rotary accessories for engraving materials such as wood, plastic, stainless steel, and aluminum. Its machines target creators and small production businesses.
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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.
- How much funding has Glowforge raised?
- Glowforge has disclosed $38.1M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Glowforge headquartered?
- Glowforge is headquartered in Seattle, US.