Sketchfab
Techstars '13New York City, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 71 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors
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.
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Cédric PinsonCo-founder
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Alban DenoyelCo-Founder & CEO
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Pierre-Antoine PassetCo-Founder & CPO
Board
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Investors · 6
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$9.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2015–2018
▶$2.5MraisedApr 2018 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$7MraisedJun 2015 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 3
by search overlapCGTrader39876 shared keywordsCGTrader is a global marketplace where 3D designers sell digital models to creators and enterprises in film, gaming, architecture, and 3D printing industries. The platform hosts over 2 million models and 12 million users, serving independent artists and Fortune 500 companies.
Steamcommunity22582 shared keywordsSteam Community is the online hub and social platform for Steam, the PC gaming distribution service operated by Valve, where players discuss games, share content, and connect with other users.
Meshy14928 shared keywordsMeshy is an AI-powered 3D model generator that turns text prompts and images into 3D models, with tools for texturing, rigging, animation, and export in industry-standard formats. It serves creators and enterprises across game development, film production, product design, 3D printing, VR/AR, education, and interior design, and offers plugins and a REST API for integration into 3D pipelines.
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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, Kima Ventures, Techstars, 10x Founders, Partech Ventures.
- 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.