uMake
Develops an intuitive iPad/iPhone/Mac app for 3D CAD modeling and sketching, enabling designers to create printable 3D models on mobile devices with NURBS-based surface modeling.
- CEO / Founder
- Evi Meyer
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $5.2M
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- BlueRun Ventures; UpWest Labs; Brian McClendon; Noam Bardin
Technology & Products
Key Products
uMake mobile app (iOS/iPadOS); uMake for Mac; Cloud-based 3D design platform; AI-driven design features; Educational licenses
Technological Advantage
Proprietary mobile CAD interface with Apple Pencil/touch controls reduces design time by 50% compared to desktop CAD for sketching phases; cloud sync enables cross-device workflow.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces 3D design barriers by providing mobile-first, touch-optimized CAD tools that cut learning curves and enable on-the-go creation, with export to STL/OBJ for 3D printing workflows.
How They Differentiate
3x more intuitive for mobile sketching vs. Fusion 360's desktop interface; 50% faster initial concept creation on iPad; targets casual designers/makers overlooked by enterprise CAD tools.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Designers, makers, CAD professionals, architects, interior designers, product designers, educators, and 3D modeling enthusiasts
Industry Verticals
Architecture; Interior Design; Product Design; Education; 3D Printing
Competitors
Autodesk Fusion 360; SOLIDWORKS; SketchUp
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
30,000+ designers and businesses worldwide use uMake; teams report 60% faster ideation and ability to explore 4x more design iterations
Major Milestones
Launched beta testing (2015); Awarded 'iPad Pro App of the Year' and Editor's Choice on App Store; Released AI-driven features (2024)