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Shapeways

Eindhoven, NL · Founded 2008 · Delaware corporation · 95 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Shapeways provides digital manufacturing services including 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining for hardware teams building robotics, drones, medtech, electronics, and defense products. The platform enables production from prototype to scale without tooling delays and offers design optimization, lifecycle support, and global fulfillment capabilities.

Founders & leadership

Shapeways was founded in 2008 by Marleen Vogelaar and Peter Weijmarshausen.

MVMarleen Vogelaar
Marleen VogelaarCo-founder · Chief Executive Officer & Co-OwnerCEO of Shapeways, a digital manufacturing platform offering 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining services for hardware development.
PWPeter Weijmarshausen
Peter WeijmarshausenBoard Director / Co-founder2017–2021Co-founder and CEO of Shapeways, a digital manufacturing platform offering 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining services. He has also co-founded Humane Genomics and Sangine, with background in biotech, software engineering, and startup operations.
RSRobert Schouwenburg
Robert SchouwenburgFounderRobert Schouwenburg is CTO of Shapeways, a digital manufacturing platform offering 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining services for hardware teams developing products including drones, robotics, and medtech devices.
MM
Martin MeyerExecutive

Board

JWJosh Wolfe
Josh WolfeBoard DirectorPartner and Co-Founder at Lux Capital
CDChris Dixon
Chris DixonBoard directorFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen Horowitz
BHBenjamin Holmes
Benjamin HolmesBoard Member2010–2017Angel
RJRobert Jan Galema
Robert Jan GalemaNon Executive Board Member2015–2023Partner at MOTANKA Venture Capital
AWAlbert Wenger
Albert WengerDirector2010–2020Union Square Ventures partner, technology investor, and author of The World After Capital

Investors · 8

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$52.1M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2010–2018

▶$21.6MraisedMay 2018 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peter WeijmarshausenDirector
  • Michael WeinbergExecutive Officer
  • Robert Jan GalemaDirector
  • Gregory KressExecutive Officer, Director
  • Josh WolfeDirector
  • Albert WengerDirector
Offering amount
$36.6M
Amount sold
$21.6M
First sale
Apr 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$30.5MraisedJun 2015 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peter WeijmarshausenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Martin MeyerExecutive Officer
  • Josh WolfeDirector
  • Chris DixonDirector
  • Benjamin HolmesDirector
  • Robert Jan GalemaDirector
  • Albert WengerDirector
Offering amount
$34.5M
Amount sold
$30.5M
First sale
Jun 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Shapeways went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Shapeways do?
Shapeways provides digital manufacturing services including 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining for hardware teams building robotics, drones, medtech, electronics, and defense products. The platform enables production from prototype to scale without tooling delays and offers design optimization, lifecycle support, and global fulfillment capabilities.
Who founded Shapeways?
Shapeways was founded by Marleen Vogelaar, Peter Weijmarshausen in 2008.
Who are Shapeways's investors?
Shapeways's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Inkef, Lux Capital, Mosaic Ventures, Presidio Ventures, SQN Venture Partners, LLC, Union Square Ventures (USV).
How much funding has Shapeways raised?
Shapeways has disclosed $52.1M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Shapeways headquartered?
Shapeways is headquartered in Eindhoven, NL.