Lux Capital

Lux Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2000, with offices in New York City and Silicon Valley. The firm specializes in founding, seed, early-stage, and growth investments, primarily in the physical and life sciences, as well as sectors such as biochemistry, material science, aerospace, and advanced technologies like machine learning and synthetic biology. Lux Capital actively supports entrepreneurs in developing successful businesses, leveraging its extensive expertise to enhance the connectivity and competitive edge of its portfolio companies. With assets under management totaling approximately $4 billion, the firm has played a significant role in founding over 20 companies, focusing on high-growth opportunities and innovative solutions across diverse industries.

Steve Brody

COO

Herb Goronkin Ph.D

Venture Partner

Peter Hebert

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Grace Isford

Partner

Lan Jiang

Associate, Investments

Alex Nguyen

Principal

Segolene Scarborough

CFO

Zack Schildhorn

Partner

Deena Shakir

General Partner

Shaq Vayda

Principal

David K. Yang

Investor

Past deals in 3D Printing

Womp

Seed Round in 2022
Womp is an all-in-one platform that leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate the creation of CAD and 3D models, catering specifically to the needs of 3D printing and new media applications such as web 3D, augmented reality, and virtual reality. The company specializes in 3D scanning, modeling, and printing services, enabling users to create physical objects from digital designs. Womp's technology captures the dimensions of an object, transforming it into a 3D mesh file, which can be printed in a variety of sizes and materials. This comprehensive approach allows customers to easily build intuitive and functional physical representations from their digital models.

Bild

Seed Round in 2021
Bild is an on-demand manufacturing platform that provides companies access to quick-turn prototyping manufacturers. Through the platform, users will also have access to the tools needed to efficiently engage and manage designs with manufacturing partners, enabling them to prototype faster and get to validation earlier.

Shapeways

Post in 2021
Shapeways, Inc. operates a 3D printing marketplace that allows users to create, buy, and sell custom products across various categories, including art, fashion, home goods, gadgets, games, jewelry, and miniatures. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Eindhoven and Seattle, the company emphasizes on-demand printing, ensuring that each order is personalized and tailored to individual needs. By providing access to advanced 3D printing technology, Shapeways fosters a community where members can share their designs and launch businesses globally. Its platform aims to make product design more accessible and inspiring, effectively democratizing the creation process.

Matterport

Post in 2021
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

Varda

Series A in 2021
Varda Space Industries, Inc. is a space manufacturing startup founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on creating products in space that can be utilized for terrestrial applications, leveraging the advantages of low gravity. Varda aims to establish an infrastructure that facilitates the harvesting of materials from space, particularly through asteroid mining, to produce new products. The founders of the company are Delian Asparouhov and Trae Stephens.

Multiply Labs

Series A in 2021
Multiply Labs specializes in the manufacturing of personalized pharmaceutical capsules tailored to the specific needs of individual patients. By integrating pharmaceutical science with advanced robotics technology, the company has developed a unique robotic manufacturing facility that allows for the production of these capsules efficiently and cost-effectively. Multiply Labs is notable for being the first company to successfully introduce 3D printed capsules to the market, enabling the pharmaceutical industry to deliver medications that align with the unique metabolic requirements of patients.

DeepSpin

Convertible Note in 2021
DeepSpin GmbH, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development of an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-based magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. This next-generation imaging machine is designed to be significantly smaller, lighter, and more affordable than conventional MRI systems. By utilizing generative topological design for its hardware and deep learning algorithms for image processing, DeepSpin aims to enhance the accessibility of medical imaging, making it available to patients worldwide. The company's technology seeks to modernize medical imaging, providing a standard of care that can reach previously underserved medical domains.

Matterport

Funding Round in 2021
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

Varda

Seed Round in 2020
Varda Space Industries, Inc. is a space manufacturing startup founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on creating products in space that can be utilized for terrestrial applications, leveraging the advantages of low gravity. Varda aims to establish an infrastructure that facilitates the harvesting of materials from space, particularly through asteroid mining, to produce new products. The founders of the company are Delian Asparouhov and Trae Stephens.

Looking Glass

Series A in 2020
Looking Glass Factory Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing holographic displays tailored for 3D creators. The flagship product, the Looking Glass, is a desktop holographic display that utilizes advanced light field and volumetric display technologies, allowing users to create, share, and interact with 3D content without the need for virtual or augmented reality headsets. In addition to its display technology, Looking Glass offers volumetric printing services and software solutions for managing holographic displays. The company serves various sectors, including drug discovery, medical visualization, experiential marketing, and 3D storytelling. Founded in 2015, Looking Glass is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with an additional location in Hong Kong.

Matterport

Series D in 2019
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

Matterport

Venture Round in 2018
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

Shapeways

Series E in 2018
Shapeways, Inc. operates a 3D printing marketplace that allows users to create, buy, and sell custom products across various categories, including art, fashion, home goods, gadgets, games, jewelry, and miniatures. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Eindhoven and Seattle, the company emphasizes on-demand printing, ensuring that each order is personalized and tailored to individual needs. By providing access to advanced 3D printing technology, Shapeways fosters a community where members can share their designs and launch businesses globally. Its platform aims to make product design more accessible and inspiring, effectively democratizing the creation process.

Scatter

Seed Round in 2018
Scatter Studios LLC, based in Brooklyn, New York, is an Emmy-award winning creative company that focuses on developing immersive storytelling and augmented reality/virtual reality tools. Founded in 2017, Scatter is known for pioneering volumetric filmmaking, which revolutionizes content production and viewing in the entertainment industry. Its flagship product, Depthkit, enables video creators to capture live-action performances as true-to-life 3D experiences using standard video hardware. This innovative software solution has been integral to various forms of content, including Hollywood films, documentaries by acclaimed directors, and interactive augmented reality experiences for major artists like U2 and Eminem. Depthkit is widely utilized by leading brands in video production and immersive entertainment, enhancing storytelling across multiple platforms and mediums.

Desktop Metal

Series D in 2017
Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers several products, such as the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System for office environments, and Fiber, a desktop 3D printer. By focusing on the entire production process from prototyping to mass production, Desktop Metal aims to transform how metal parts are designed and manufactured. The company has secured significant equity funding from notable investors, which has helped build a team of experts in materials science, hardware and software engineering, and design.

Pinscreen

Seed Round in 2017
Pinscreen, Inc. is a company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing advanced face-tracking technology that enables the creation of personalized three-dimensional avatars from selfies. This innovative solution enhances digital communication and online interactions by providing users with the ability to generate and animate their own avatars. Pinscreen's technology not only offers engaging mixed reality experiences for consumers but also provides scalable content creation tools for professionals, allowing them to design and animate customized avatars for various applications.

Drone Racing League

Series B in 2017
Drone Racing League, Inc. is a New York-based organization that specializes in professional drone racing competitions for elite pilots. Founded in 2015, the league designs and constructs its own racing drone, the Racer3, which can exceed speeds of 85 MPH. The organization is known for creating complex, immersive 3D race courses that enhance the spectator experience, blending media and technology to produce engaging drone racing content. In addition to organizing races, the league sells tickets and offers various media services to reach a broader audience, aiming to establish drone racing as a popular sport with mass appeal.

Looking Glass

Series A in 2017
Looking Glass Factory Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing holographic displays tailored for 3D creators. The flagship product, the Looking Glass, is a desktop holographic display that utilizes advanced light field and volumetric display technologies, allowing users to create, share, and interact with 3D content without the need for virtual or augmented reality headsets. In addition to its display technology, Looking Glass offers volumetric printing services and software solutions for managing holographic displays. The company serves various sectors, including drug discovery, medical visualization, experiential marketing, and 3D storytelling. Founded in 2015, Looking Glass is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with an additional location in Hong Kong.

Desktop Metal

Series C in 2017
Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers several products, such as the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System for office environments, and Fiber, a desktop 3D printer. By focusing on the entire production process from prototyping to mass production, Desktop Metal aims to transform how metal parts are designed and manufactured. The company has secured significant equity funding from notable investors, which has helped build a team of experts in materials science, hardware and software engineering, and design.

Scatter

Convertible Note in 2016
Scatter Studios LLC, based in Brooklyn, New York, is an Emmy-award winning creative company that focuses on developing immersive storytelling and augmented reality/virtual reality tools. Founded in 2017, Scatter is known for pioneering volumetric filmmaking, which revolutionizes content production and viewing in the entertainment industry. Its flagship product, Depthkit, enables video creators to capture live-action performances as true-to-life 3D experiences using standard video hardware. This innovative software solution has been integral to various forms of content, including Hollywood films, documentaries by acclaimed directors, and interactive augmented reality experiences for major artists like U2 and Eminem. Depthkit is widely utilized by leading brands in video production and immersive entertainment, enhancing storytelling across multiple platforms and mediums.

Pinscreen

Seed Round in 2016
Pinscreen, Inc. is a company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing advanced face-tracking technology that enables the creation of personalized three-dimensional avatars from selfies. This innovative solution enhances digital communication and online interactions by providing users with the ability to generate and animate their own avatars. Pinscreen's technology not only offers engaging mixed reality experiences for consumers but also provides scalable content creation tools for professionals, allowing them to design and animate customized avatars for various applications.

3Scan

Series B in 2016
3Scan, Inc. specializes in developing advanced microscopy tools and software for automated tissue sectioning and imaging, primarily aimed at enhancing large-scale sample analysis and 3D visualizations. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on addressing diseases that manifest at the tissue level, including cancer, heart disease, and neurodegenerative disorders. By integrating automation, machine learning, and computer vision, 3Scan's technology enables researchers and medical professionals to achieve greater throughput, improved quantification, and extensive image analysis compared to traditional histopathology methods. This data-driven approach aims to deepen the understanding of tissue biology, facilitating the discovery of new diagnostics and therapeutics. 3Scan was acquired by Transcriptic, Inc. in 2019.

Desktop Metal

Series B in 2016
Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers several products, such as the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System for office environments, and Fiber, a desktop 3D printer. By focusing on the entire production process from prototyping to mass production, Desktop Metal aims to transform how metal parts are designed and manufactured. The company has secured significant equity funding from notable investors, which has helped build a team of experts in materials science, hardware and software engineering, and design.

Relativity Space

Seed Round in 2016
Relativity Space, Inc. is an aerospace manufacturer based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in the design, production, and launch of orbital rockets, notably developing the Terran 1, the world's first fully 3D printed rocket. By leveraging advanced technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics, Relativity Space aims to revolutionize the aerospace sector with a simplified supply chain and a production timeline that can yield a rocket in less than 60 days, utilizing 100 times fewer parts than traditional methods. Relativity Space is focused on creating a multiplanetary future, with long-term aspirations to enhance human life both on Earth and Mars. The company is supported by a range of prominent investors, underscoring its innovative approach to the aerospace industry.

Looking Glass

Seed Round in 2015
Looking Glass Factory Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing holographic displays tailored for 3D creators. The flagship product, the Looking Glass, is a desktop holographic display that utilizes advanced light field and volumetric display technologies, allowing users to create, share, and interact with 3D content without the need for virtual or augmented reality headsets. In addition to its display technology, Looking Glass offers volumetric printing services and software solutions for managing holographic displays. The company serves various sectors, including drug discovery, medical visualization, experiential marketing, and 3D storytelling. Founded in 2015, Looking Glass is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with an additional location in Hong Kong.

Desktop Metal

Series A in 2015
Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers several products, such as the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System for office environments, and Fiber, a desktop 3D printer. By focusing on the entire production process from prototyping to mass production, Desktop Metal aims to transform how metal parts are designed and manufactured. The company has secured significant equity funding from notable investors, which has helped build a team of experts in materials science, hardware and software engineering, and design.

Plethora

Venture Round in 2015
Plethora Corporation specializes in the design, manufacturing, and supply of precision machined parts, utilizing advanced robotics and software to enhance CNC machining processes. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Marietta, Georgia, the company focuses on the milling and turning of various materials, including aluminum and copper alloys, plastics, steels, and stainless steels. Plethora serves a diverse range of industries, including robotics, automotive, aerospace, and consumer packaged goods, providing custom parts tailored to customer specifications. Its innovative manufacturing system integrates seamlessly with existing CAD and CAM software, allowing for increased efficiency in the production of custom components.

Matterport

Series C in 2015
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

Sols

Series B in 2015
Sols, Inc. specializes in providing customized orthotic insoles designed to enhance foot support and address alignment issues. Founded in 2013 and based in New York City, the company offers two primary products: SOLSRx, which are medical-grade 3D printed orthotics, and ExoSOLS, custom insoles available directly to consumers. Sols utilizes an advanced software platform that employs computer vision and machine learning to create precise 3D models of an individual's foot anatomy, ensuring a tailored fit. This innovative approach not only promotes proper gait and relieves pressure on the plantar fascia but also aims to reduce shoe size-related returns in the footwear industry. As of 2017, Sols operates as a subsidiary of Aetrex Worldwide, Inc.

3Scan

Series A in 2014
3Scan, Inc. specializes in developing advanced microscopy tools and software for automated tissue sectioning and imaging, primarily aimed at enhancing large-scale sample analysis and 3D visualizations. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on addressing diseases that manifest at the tissue level, including cancer, heart disease, and neurodegenerative disorders. By integrating automation, machine learning, and computer vision, 3Scan's technology enables researchers and medical professionals to achieve greater throughput, improved quantification, and extensive image analysis compared to traditional histopathology methods. This data-driven approach aims to deepen the understanding of tissue biology, facilitating the discovery of new diagnostics and therapeutics. 3Scan was acquired by Transcriptic, Inc. in 2019.

Plethora

Series A in 2014
Plethora Corporation specializes in the design, manufacturing, and supply of precision machined parts, utilizing advanced robotics and software to enhance CNC machining processes. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Marietta, Georgia, the company focuses on the milling and turning of various materials, including aluminum and copper alloys, plastics, steels, and stainless steels. Plethora serves a diverse range of industries, including robotics, automotive, aerospace, and consumer packaged goods, providing custom parts tailored to customer specifications. Its innovative manufacturing system integrates seamlessly with existing CAD and CAM software, allowing for increased efficiency in the production of custom components.

Matterport

Series B in 2014
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

Sols

Series A in 2014
Sols, Inc. specializes in providing customized orthotic insoles designed to enhance foot support and address alignment issues. Founded in 2013 and based in New York City, the company offers two primary products: SOLSRx, which are medical-grade 3D printed orthotics, and ExoSOLS, custom insoles available directly to consumers. Sols utilizes an advanced software platform that employs computer vision and machine learning to create precise 3D models of an individual's foot anatomy, ensuring a tailored fit. This innovative approach not only promotes proper gait and relieves pressure on the plantar fascia but also aims to reduce shoe size-related returns in the footwear industry. As of 2017, Sols operates as a subsidiary of Aetrex Worldwide, Inc.

Sols

Seed Round in 2013
Sols, Inc. specializes in providing customized orthotic insoles designed to enhance foot support and address alignment issues. Founded in 2013 and based in New York City, the company offers two primary products: SOLSRx, which are medical-grade 3D printed orthotics, and ExoSOLS, custom insoles available directly to consumers. Sols utilizes an advanced software platform that employs computer vision and machine learning to create precise 3D models of an individual's foot anatomy, ensuring a tailored fit. This innovative approach not only promotes proper gait and relieves pressure on the plantar fascia but also aims to reduce shoe size-related returns in the footwear industry. As of 2017, Sols operates as a subsidiary of Aetrex Worldwide, Inc.

Shapeways

Series C in 2013
Shapeways, Inc. operates a 3D printing marketplace that allows users to create, buy, and sell custom products across various categories, including art, fashion, home goods, gadgets, games, jewelry, and miniatures. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Eindhoven and Seattle, the company emphasizes on-demand printing, ensuring that each order is personalized and tailored to individual needs. By providing access to advanced 3D printing technology, Shapeways fosters a community where members can share their designs and launch businesses globally. Its platform aims to make product design more accessible and inspiring, effectively democratizing the creation process.

Matterport

Series A in 2013
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

Shapeways

Series B in 2012
Shapeways, Inc. operates a 3D printing marketplace that allows users to create, buy, and sell custom products across various categories, including art, fashion, home goods, gadgets, games, jewelry, and miniatures. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Eindhoven and Seattle, the company emphasizes on-demand printing, ensuring that each order is personalized and tailored to individual needs. By providing access to advanced 3D printing technology, Shapeways fosters a community where members can share their designs and launch businesses globally. Its platform aims to make product design more accessible and inspiring, effectively democratizing the creation process.

Molecular Imprints

Series B in 2004
Molecular Imprints Inc., founded in 2001 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in manufacturing imprint and lithography systems designed for creating nanometer-scale surface relief structures. The company is recognized for its Jet and Flash imprint lithography technology, which offers advanced nanopatterning capabilities for various high-tech industries, including displays, life sciences, and light-emitting diodes. With a robust intellectual property portfolio, Molecular Imprints has applied for over 700 patents, resulting in more than 100 issued patents that encompass imprint tools, materials, and process technology. The core of its technology, the Jet and Flash Imprint Lithography, employs the IntelliJet Drop Pattern Generator to achieve precise placement of photoresist on substrates in extremely small volumes, facilitating the uniform imprinting of features down to 10 nanometers and below. Through a combination of specialized competencies and strategic partnerships, Molecular Imprints delivers innovative solutions that meet the demanding needs of its customers.
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