Metamason
Develops custom-fit 3D-printed CPAP masks and adapters for sleep apnea treatment using proprietary Scan·Fit·Print™ process combining 3D scanning, algorithmic design, and on-demand silicone printing.
- CEO / Founder
- Leslie Oliver Karpas
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $3M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- 3P Equity Partners; Tsing Capital; Individual angel investors
Technology & Products
Key Products
Respere Secure™ CPAP Mask; Respere Freedom™ CPAP Adapter
Technological Advantage
Patented algorithmic design process creates perfect facial topology fits from 3D scans, enabling mass customization at scale; proprietary Investment Molding™ technique allows 3D printing of soft silicone with medical-grade compliance; early FDA regulatory pathway focus provides potential first-mover advantage in $4B sleep apnea device market.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces CPAP mask leakage and discomfort by creating perfectly custom silicone masks from 3D facial scans, potentially increasing patient compliance rates from below 50% to over 90% through superior fit and comfort.
How They Differentiate
Metamason's fully customized 3D-printed silicone masks offer superior fit vs. Inspirate Medical's standard 3D-printed masks, with proprietary algorithmic design achieving perfect nostril seals that reduce leakage by ~80% compared to conventional CPAP masks; Investment Molding™ technique enables medical-grade silicone production vs. competitors using standard polymer printing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Sleep apnea patients, healthcare providers, CPAP users seeking improved comfort and compliance
Industry Verticals
Medical Devices; Healthcare; Sleep Therapy
Competitors
Inspirate Medical
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
In 2015, Metamason won 1st place in the Inside 3D Printing Startup Competition, receiving a $15,000 uncapped convertible note from Asimov Ventures. The company launched its scanning application in 2016.
Major Milestones
October 2015: Won Inside 3D Printing Santa Clara Startup Competition ($15,000 prize); March 2016: SXSW Interactive 3DIY Innovation Award finalist; June 2016: Closed $3M seed funding round; 2016: Accepted into Singularity University Startup Network; Targeted Q2 2017 public availability post-FDA clearance