Monumental Labs is a technology company.
Monumental Labs has raised $10.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Monumental Labs has raised $10.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Monumental Labs is a portfolio company developing an AI-powered robotic fabrication platform for stone carving, enabling mass production of intricate sculptures and architectural elements at reduced costs.[1][2][5] It serves artists, collectors, architects, developers, and restorers by solving the high cost and time barriers of traditional hand carving—reducing fabrication expenses by up to 90% through robotic milling combined with hand finishing.[2][4][5] The company has shown strong growth momentum since starting operations in July 2023 with one robot, expanding to a team of over 19 members and planning a 40,000 sq. ft. workshop in New York City housing a dozen robots by spring 2025.[2][6]
Founded in 2022 by Micah Springut, a tech entrepreneur and marble-carving hobbyist, Monumental Labs emerged from Springut's vision to automate stone sculpture production, making it faster and cheaper than manual methods.[1][2] Sebastian Marino serves as CTO, leading the technical development.[2] Operations began in July 2023 with a single robot and stone carver in Mount Vernon, New York; early traction included high-profile projects like a Stripe statue, marking their first corporate customer.[1][2] The company quickly scaled, growing its team and securing seed VC funding while committing to revive American stone craftsmanship.[1][2][6]
Monumental Labs rides the wave of AI-robotics convergence in construction and manufacturing, automating labor-intensive crafts amid labor shortages and rising demand for sustainable, durable materials like stone—the world's greenest construction option.[2][5] Timing aligns with post-pandemic architecture trends favoring ornate, historical revival (e.g., Florence-style or Art Deco) over minimalist modernism, fueled by market forces like green building mandates and tech investments in humanoid/general-purpose robotics.[1][2][3] It influences the ecosystem by training new craftsmen, fostering patron communities, and competing with firms like Figure or Sunrise Robotics, potentially sparking a "stone renaissance" in urban development.[2][3][5]
Monumental Labs is poised to disrupt stone fabrication, with its spring 2025 NYC workshop launch enabling scaled production and broader adoption in art, restoration, and new builds.[2][6] Advancing AI for end-to-end automation—beyond current manual toolpath programming—will drive further efficiency, while trends in AI hardware (e.g., cheaper robots) and sustainable architecture amplify growth.[1][3][6] Its influence may evolve from niche sculptures to mainstream infrastructure, empowering architects to prioritize beauty and durability, ultimately reshaping cities with affordable, robot-crafted splendor.[2][5]
Monumental Labs has raised $10.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Monumental Labs's investors include Craft Ventures, Floodgate, Giant Ventures, LAUNCH, Slow Ventures, Y Combinator, Drew Houston, Emmett Shear, Kyle Vogt.
Monumental Labs has raised $10.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $9.0M Seed in July 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | $9.0M Seed | Craft Ventures, Floodgate, Giant Ventures, LAUNCH, Slow Ventures, Y Combinator, Drew Houston, Emmett Shear, Kyle Vogt | |
| Sep 1, 2023 | $1.0M Seed | Craft Ventures, Floodgate, Giant Ventures, LAUNCH, Slow Ventures, Y Combinator, Drew Houston, Emmett Shear, Kyle Vogt |