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Sketchfab

Techstars '13

New York City, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 71 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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Sketchfab is a platform for sharing and showcasing 3D models and artwork. It serves 3D creators, designers, artists, architects, engineers, brands, museums, and game studios who need a medium to display their 3D work beyond static screenshots.

Founders & leadership

Sketchfab was founded in 2013 by Cédric Pinson, Alban Denoyel, and Pierre-Antoine Passet.

CPCédric Pinson
Cédric PinsonCo-founder and CTO2011–2022Cédric Pinson has over a decade of experience in 3D software and web graphics, with prior roles in the video game industry at Nemosoft and Mekensleep, and as a 3D client technology lead at OutFlop. He co-founded Sketchfab in 2012 and serves as CTO.
ADAlban Denoyel
Alban DenoyelCo-founder & CEO2012–2023French entrepreneur who co-founded Sketchfab in 2012, a 3D model sharing platform that was acquired by Epic Games in 2021; currently an angel investor in several startups and funds.
PPPierre-Antoine Passet
Pierre-Antoine PassetCo-founder & Chief Product Officer / CTOPierre-Antoine Passet is co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Sketchfab, a 3D model sharing platform acquired by Epic Games in 2021. He previously co-founded Reedian and served as CTO at Prodcast, and worked as a management consultant advising major organizations on organizational strategy and business processes.

Board

MTMatt Turck
Matt TurckBoard directorPartner at FirstMark Capital
JWJames Wise
James WiseBoard directorPartner at Balderton Capital

Investors · 7

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$9.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2015–2018

▶$2.5MraisedApr 2018 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Pierre-Antoine PassetExecutive Officer
  • Matt TurckDirector
  • James WiseDirector
  • Cedric PinsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alban DenoyelExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$2.5M
First sale
Apr 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7MraisedJun 2015 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Matt TurckDirector
  • Cedric PinsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alban DenoyelExecutive Officer, Director
  • Pierre-Antoine PassetExecutive Officer
  • James WiseDirector
Offering amount
$7M
Amount sold
$7M
First sale
Jun 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Sketchfab do?
Sketchfab is a platform for sharing and showcasing 3D models and artwork. It serves 3D creators, designers, artists, architects, engineers, brands, museums, and game studios who need a medium to display their 3D work beyond static screenshots.
Who founded Sketchfab?
Sketchfab was founded by Cédric Pinson, Alban Denoyel, Pierre-Antoine Passet in 2013.
Who are Sketchfab's investors?
Sketchfab's investors include Balderton Capital, FirstMark Capital, Karma Ventures, Kima Ventures, Partech Ventures, Techstars, 10x Founders.
How much funding has Sketchfab raised?
Sketchfab has disclosed $9.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Sketchfab headquartered?
Sketchfab is headquartered in New York City, US.