Backflip
Category: Foundation Models / LLMs
Backflip offers an AI-powered 3D design platform that generates 3D models from text, sketches, or photos. Backflip was founded in 2022. The company is led by Greg Mark. Based in San Francisco, CA, USA. Team size: 17. Total funding raised: $30 million. Latest round: Series B. Key investors include Andreessen Horowitz, NEA.
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- Team size
- 17
- Total funding
- $30 million
Value proposition
Backflip's platform simplifies the 3D modeling process, allowing users to create high-resolution models quickly and efficiently.
Products and solutions
AI-powered 3D design software
Unique value
Backflip's AI platform can generate 3D models from simple text descriptions, photos, or sketches, significantly speeding up the design process.
Target customer
Designers and engineers in industries such as aerospace, defense, and transportation.
Industries served
Aerospace, Defense, Transportation
Technology advantage
The platform uses a novel neural representation for 3D modeling, providing better resolution and requiring less hardware.
How they differentiate
Backflip differentiates itself with its AI's ability to quickly generate detailed 3D models from minimal input.
Main competitors
3DFY.ai, Sketchfab
Key partnerships
Andreessen Horowitz, NEA
Major milestones
Emerging from stealth with $30 million in funding Developing a novel AI platform for 3D modeling
Growth metrics
Not publicly disclosed
Market positioning
Emerging leader in AI-driven 3D modeling
Geographic focus
Global, with a focus on industries requiring high-performance 3D modeling
Patents and IP
Not publicly disclosed
About Greg Mark
Greg Mark is a serial entrepreneur with a strong background in engineering and 3D printing. He is the founder and CEO of Backflip, an AI-powered 3D design platform. Before Backflip, he founded and led Markforged, a successful 3D printing company that went public on the NYSE. His expertise lies in product development and building innovative technology companies.
Official website: https://backflip.ai/