Glowforge
Seattle, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors
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 SHAPIROCo-founder
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MARK GOSSELINCo-founder
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TONY WRIGHTCo-founder
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.
Competitors · 2
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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.