SolidFace Technology is a technology company.
SolidFace Technology has raised $50K across 1 funding round.
SolidFace Technology has raised $50K in total across 1 funding round.
SolidFace Technology has raised $50K in total across 1 funding round.
SolidFace Technology's investors include AME Cloud Ventures, BITKRAFT Ventures, Brkfst Club, Kevin Ding, FJ Labs, Fusion Fund, Goodwater Capital, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Hardware Club, Jigsaw VC, KRM Interests LLC, Hans Tung.
SolidFace Technology is a SaaS enterprise company developing 3D collaborative modeling software that enables engineers and designers to work simultaneously on the same 3D models in real-time, regardless of location or software used—often described as "Google Docs for 3D models."[1][2][6] It serves engineering teams, designers, vendors, and partners in industries requiring product design and validation, solving collaboration challenges like version control, file compatibility, and remote access by offering cloud-based tools with parametric solid modeling, assembly, detailing, and secure sharing.[1][3][5][6] The platform builds on the Parasolid Siemens 3D modeler core combined with 15 years of prior 2D/3D development from UniCAD, providing offline/online access, IP control, and affordability with hundreds of paying customers; it's bootstrapped with $1.5M in R&D investment and maintains a small team of under 25 employees in Austin, TX.[1][2][3][4]
Founded in September 2013 as a C-Corp in Austin, TX, SolidFace emerged from the expertise of its team, including co-founder and CTO Oscar Leite, who previously built and ran a successful CAD company from 1994 to 2008.[1][2][4] The idea stemmed from 15 years of UniCAD 2D/3D development, integrating the Parasolid Siemens kernel to create a disruptive cloud collaboration tool amid the CAD industry's shift toward real-time teamwork and cloud tech.[2][3] Early traction included bootstrapping $1.5M for R&D, reaching full product readiness, and gaining hundreds of paying customers, with recognition like the 'G-Startup Worldwide Tokyo Top 25' for its innovative, affordable 2D/3D solutions.[1][3]
SolidFace rides the wave of cloud-native CAD transformation, fueled by remote work, distributed teams, and Industry 4.0 demands for faster product development in manufacturing, aerospace, and engineering.[2][3][6] Its timing aligns with explosive growth in collaborative software, disrupting legacy CAD giants by prioritizing real-time teamwork over siloed desktops, especially as 3D printing and digital twins proliferate.[1][4] Market forces like rising SaaS adoption and need for IP-secure, multi-vendor collaboration favor it, positioning SolidFace to influence ecosystems through accessible tools that boost productivity for SMEs and enterprises alike.[3][5]
SolidFace is primed for expansion in the maturing cloud CAD market, potentially scaling via partnerships or funding to enhance AI-driven simulations and broader integrations amid trends like digital manufacturing and metaverse design.[3][6] Its bootstrapped resilience and loyal customer base suggest sustained growth, evolving from niche disruptor to standard-setter as hybrid work persists. This "Google Docs for 3D" pioneer could redefine collaborative engineering, delivering efficiency gains that echo its founder's prior CAD success.[1][2]
SolidFace Technology has raised $50K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $50K Seed in October 2016.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2016 | $50K Seed | AME Cloud Ventures, BITKRAFT Ventures, Brkfst Club, Kevin Ding, FJ Labs, Fusion Fund, Goodwater Capital, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Hardware Club, Jigsaw VC, KRM Interests LLC, Hans Tung, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Primitive Ventures, Tiger Global Management, UpHonest Capital, Nimit Maru |