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We originally developed Physna to protect product designs from theft. Our company evolved into what it is today: The world’s leading 3D geometric deep learning technology.
In 2020, Physna launched Thangs.com, a 3D Model Community for engineers, product designers and 3D printing hobbyists.
In 2020, Physna launched Thangs.com, a 3D Model Community for engineers, product designers and 3D printing hobbyists.
Overview
Location
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Employees
51-200
Phone
+1 513-914-6800
Total raised
$76M
Founded date
2015
Investors 4
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| Feb 5, 2021 | Sequoia Capital | sequoiacap.com |
| Next Play Ventures | nextplayventures.com | |
| Aug 7, 2021 | GV | gv.com |
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
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| Jan 29, 2021 | Series B round | $20M |
Mentions in press and media 24
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| Jan 13, 2026 | Physna Unveils 'Physical AI' Search and Opens Access to Select Partners to Supercharge 3D Parts Data Training | Physna is licensing API access to its Physical AI search and normalization engine for a cohort of AI labs, OEMs, industrials, and frontier tech companies. “This is the missing training signal for the physical world of AI,” said Paul Powers,... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Shapeways activates Print on Demand for Thangs | Shapeways, a digital manufacturing company specializing in additive production for small to medium batch parts, has launched a limited-access Print on Demand (PoD) feature on Thangs, the 3D model-sharing platform acquired in December 2024. ... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | $35 billion Synopsys’ Ansys Acquisition Approved by The European Commission | The European Commission (EC) has approved US chip design software provider Synopsys’ deal to acquire engineering simulation specialist Ansys, subject to divestiture conditions. Worth $35 billion, the cash-and-stock agreement was announced l... |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Shapeways Acquires Thangs to Establish New Creator Ecosystem | 3D printing service provider Shapeways has acquired a majority stake in the 3D file-sharing platform Thangs, taking the reins from the site’s developer Physna, Inc. This acquisition represents the second phase of Shapeways’ management team’... |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Physna and Palantir Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize 3D Data Analysis for Defense and Commercial Sectors | We are thrilled to partner with Palantir; combining our technology with Palantir's platforms will enable organizations to unlock unprecedented insights from their 3D data.” — Paul Powers, CEO of PhysnaNEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, Decem... |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Generating 3D models from text with Nvidia’s Magic3D | Nvidia, a GPU manufacturer, has announced Magic3D, a generative AI that can produce 3D models from a text prompt. Generative AI for 3D modeling aids in the conceptualization of components with complex, and organic shapes. Whereas, 3D printi... |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 'Google of 3D' Physna raises $56M led by Tiger Global, adds Google's VC arm as investor | |
| Jul 6, 2021 | Physna picks up $56M | Physna has raised $56 million in funding led by Tiger Global, with participation from GV and Sequoia. The Ohio-based company is the developer of a 3D design platform intended to help procurement and engineering teams measure operational eff... |
| Jul 2, 2021 | Daily funding roundup - July 2nd, 2021 | Olive raised $400M; Shogun landed $67.5M; Physna secured $56M; Singularity 6 picks up $30M Olive: Olive is a Columbus, Oh.-based developer of health care services bots. Olive has raised $400 million in fresh funding co-led by Vista Equity P... |
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FAQ about Physna
When was Physna founded?
Physna was founded in 2015.
How much funding has Physna raised?
Physna has raised $76M in total across 2 funding rounds.
What funding rounds has Physna raised?
Parsers VC lists 2 funding rounds of Physna, among them a Series B round of $20M on Jan 29, 2021.
Who has invested in Physna?
Parsers VC lists 4 investors of Physna, among them GV, Sequoia Capital and Next Play Ventures.
What has the press written about Physna?
Parsers VC has collected 24 articles mentioning Physna, among them “Physna Unveils 'Physical AI' Search and Opens Access to Select Partners to Supercharge 3D Parts Data Training” (Jan 13, 2026) and “Shapeways activates Print on Demand for Thangs” (Apr 23, 2025).
Is Physna still active?
Yes, Physna is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 30, 2026.