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Shapeways

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Shapeways.com is the world’s leading 3D printing marketplace and community. The NY start-up harnesses 3D printing to help anyone turn ideas into a physical reality, making product design more accessible, personal, and inspiring.

Shapeways prints everything on-demand, which means that every order is customized and personalized. By providing a platform for community members to gain access to cutting edge 3D printing technology and share their designs with the world, Shapeways is democratizing creation for everyone.

Headquartered in New York with offices in Eindhoven and Seattle, Shapeways is a spin-out of the lifestyle incubator of Royal Philips Electronics. Investors include Union Square Ventures in New York and Index Ventures in London.

For more information, go to: www.shapeways.com

Recent Milestones

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  Shapeways received $30M in Series C funding. (4/23/13)
  Posted 4/24/13 at 6:09pm via techcrunch.com
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  Shapeways received $1.2M in Debt funding. (3/1/13)
  Posted 3/19/13 at 1:04pm via shapeways.com
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  Shapeways received $6.2M in Series B funding. (6/19/12)
  Posted 6/19/12 at 6:10pm via techcrunch.com
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  Shapeways received $5.1M in Series B funding. (11/17/11)
  Posted 11/17/11 at 12:48pm via techcrunch.com
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  Shapeways received $6M in Series A funding. (9/23/10)
  Posted 9/28/10 at 11:01pm via venturebeat.com
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  Shapeways added Marleen Vogelaar as CFO and Co-Founder. (5/1/08)
  Posted 10/8/09 at 8:04am
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  Shapeways added Robert Schouwenburg as CTO and Co-Founder. (9/1/07)
  Posted 10/8/09 at 8:04am
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  Shapeways added Peter Weijmarshausen as CEO and Co-Founder. (3/1/07)
  Posted 7/30/09 at 9:44am
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  Shapeways added Simon Levene as Investor, board observer.
  Posted 10/24/10 at 1:40pm
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  Shapeways added Chris Dixon as Board.
  Posted 4/29/13 at 4:51am

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1. Shapeways lands $5 million for 3D printing (venturebeat.com) [edit]
2. 3D Printing Startup Shapeways Raises $5.1 Million, Plans NYC Production Facility (techcrunch.com) [edit]
3. After Printing Over 1M 3D Objects, Shapeways Raises $6.2M Round Led By Lux Capital (techcrunch.com) [edit]
4. Partnership Fund Invests $1.2 Million for LIC Factory Build Out (shapeways.com) [edit]
5. 3D Printing Company Shapeways Raises $30 Million C Round Led By Andreessen Horowitz (techcrunch.com) [edit]

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