TheShape Sensing
Austin, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation
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Founders & leadership
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Ryan DeBoerExecutiveRyan DeBoer is CEO of The Shape Sensing Company, which develops fiber optic sensing technology for surgical devices and robotic systems to provide real-time 3D awareness during minimally invasive procedures.
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Pierrick VulliezNamed on SEC filing
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Justin BraunNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Sheng WangBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2022–2026
▶$100KraisedMay 2026 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$100KraisedMay 2026 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Sheng WangDirector
- Alex TongueExecutive Officer
- Ryan DeBoerExecutive Officer, Director
- Pierrick VulliezExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $100K
- First sale
- Apr 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.6MraisedAug 2022 · 11 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.6MraisedAug 2022 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Pierrick VulliezExecutive Officer, Director
- Sheng WangDirector
- Justin BraunDirector
- Offering amount
- $4.1M
- Amount sold
- $2.6M
- First sale
- Aug 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- How much funding has TheShape Sensing raised?
- TheShape Sensing has disclosed $2.7M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is TheShape Sensing headquartered?
- TheShape Sensing is headquartered in Austin, US.
