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Zverse has raised $3.8M across 2 funding rounds.
Key people at Zverse.
Zverse has raised $3.8M in total across 2 funding rounds.
ZVerse develops software solutions for 3D content creation and production, serving digital manufacturing and 3D printing. The company provides on-demand CAD design and engineering support, translating concepts into production-ready 3D files. Its technology addresses the barrier of accessible 3D assets, facilitating broader adoption of additive manufacturing.
Co-Founder and CEO John Carrington established ZVerse in 2013. Carrington identified that a scarcity of suitable 3D design files hindered widespread digital manufacturing. He envisioned a platform democratizing advanced manufacturing access by simplifying the design process, bridging a technical gap for businesses leveraging 3D printing.
ZVerse supports diverse clientele, from creators to large enterprises, accelerating product development and manufacturing cycles. The company's mission is to simplify and scale digital manufacturing through efficient 3D content solutions. ZVerse aims to evolve its offerings, meeting modern production demands and making advanced manufacturing attainable for its user base.
Zverse has raised $3.8M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Zverse's investors include Jill Sorensen, Scot Wingo, Walter Alessandrini, Capital A Partners, Wei-Chun Tai.
Key people at Zverse.
ZVerse is a technology company specializing in 3D design and digital manufacturing solutions, offering an on-demand platform and designer marketplace that bridges the gap between ideas and manufacturable 3D files.[1][4] It serves digital manufacturers, designers, and end customers by automating content creation for production applications like rapid prototyping, low-rate production, and volume manufacturing using CAD, 3D printing, and related technologies.[1][7] The platform solves the content creation challenge in manufacturing-as-a-service (MaaS) by combining machine learning with a network of elite 3D designers, processing thousands of design requests daily and enabling frictionless transitions from concepts to production.[1][4] Early innovations like the Layr app converted 2D content into 3D printable products, targeting content owners in industries such as promotional products.[2]
Founded in 2013 in South Carolina, ZVerse emerged to address the content scarcity in 3D printing by developing software to convert existing 2D content into 3D printable assets.[2][8] Co-Founder and CMO Kevin Maloney highlighted the mission to "make the world’s content 3D printable," demonstrated in 2014 through partnerships like BrandFuel for licensed content and the Layr app launch.[2] Key early traction included rapid growth via content licensing deals, positioning ZVerse as a pioneer in automated 3D design.[2] By 2021, it ranked #67 on Inc Magazine's list of fastest-growing companies, evolving from software-focused tools to a full-service Automated 3D Design Cloud.[1][8] CEO John Carrington has led recent expansions, such as the 2019 strategic partnership with Carbon to scale production pipelines.[1][6]
ZVerse rides the wave of digital manufacturing and additive manufacturing trends, where demand for on-demand, customized production outpaces traditional design capabilities.[1][7] Its timing aligns with advancements in 3D printing technologies like Carbon's DLS, addressing design bottlenecks that limit scalable applications in industries needing mass customization and on-demand inventory.[1] Market forces such as the growth of MaaS ecosystems and the $20 billion promotional products sector favor ZVerse by amplifying 2D content libraries into 3D opportunities.[2] It influences the ecosystem by increasing production pipelines for partners, fostering sustainable growth through ethical tech leverage, and enabling "previously un-makeable products."[1][3]
ZVerse is poised to expand its Automated 3D Design Cloud amid rising AI-driven manufacturing, potentially deepening integrations with hardware innovators like Carbon and scaling to new verticals like consumer goods.[1][7] Trends in programmable resins, machine learning automation, and sustainable digital supply chains will shape its trajectory, boosting demand for frictionless design services.[1][3] Its influence may evolve from niche enabler to ecosystem leader, driving broader adoption of 3D technologies by humanizing complex creation processes—echoing its origins in making everyday 2D content printable and manufacturable.[2]
Zverse has raised $3.8M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $300K Other Equity in April 2018.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2018 | $300K Venture Round | Jill Sorensen | — | Announced |
| Jul 23, 2015 | $3.5M Series A | — | Scot Wingo, Walter Alessandrini, Capital A Partners, WEI Chun TAI | Announced |
