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Cincinnati, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 30 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Physna analyzes 3D models of parts and assemblies to make them searchable and comparable by geometry, helping identify duplicates, reuse opportunities, and sourcing options. It serves engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams in manufacturing.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaS

Founders & leadership

Physna was founded in 2019 by Paul J. Powers.

PJPaul J. Powers
Paul J. PowersFounderPaul Powers co-founded and serves as CEO of Physna, which uses AI to analyze 3D models for geometric comparison in manufacturing. He studied astrophysics at Harvard and law at the University of Heidelberg, and previously founded Thangs, a 3D model platform.
PWPaul W. Renzenbrink
Paul W. RenzenbrinkExecutive
DD
Dennis DemeyereFounder
GW
Glenn WarnerFounder
PP
Paul PowersFounder

Board

MW
Mike WengerBoard director
MKMark Kvamme
Mark KvammeBoard directorPartner at Drive Capital

Investors · 4

GV (Google Ventures)listed by GV (Google Ventures)Mountain View · $250K – $50M

How we know: GV (Google Ventures)'s portfolio page · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Next Play Ventureslisted by Next Play VenturesMenlo Park · $100K – $5M

How we know: Next Play Ventures's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

Sequoia Capitallisted by Sequoia CapitalMenlo Park · $100K – $50M

How we know: Sequoia Capital's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6.9M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2019–2021

▶$6.9MraisedAug 2019 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul W. RenzenbrinkExecutive Officer
  • Mike WengerDirector
  • Mark KvammeDirector
  • Paul J. PowersExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$6.9M
Amount sold
$6.9M
First sale
Jul 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2023$1M

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Physna do?
Physna analyzes 3D models of parts and assemblies to make them searchable and comparable by geometry, helping identify duplicates, reuse opportunities, and sourcing options. It serves engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams in manufacturing.
Who founded Physna?
Physna was founded by Paul J. Powers in 2019.
Who are Physna's investors?
Physna's investors include Drive Capital, GV (Google Ventures), Next Play Ventures, Sequoia Capital.
How much funding has Physna raised?
Physna has disclosed $6.9M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Physna headquartered?
Physna is headquartered in Cincinnati, US.