Bezi raises $13M to enable user-generated and collaborative 3D design
Bezi, a collaborative 3D design tool, has raised $13 million to democratize the creation of 3D experiences and enable more user-generated content.
Benchmark led the round. The pivotal funding round also saw Benchmark partner Chetan Puttagunta stepping in to join Bezi’s Board.
Other investors include Uncork Capital and Designer Fund, alongside a league of notable founders and design leaders, including Arash Ferdowsi (Dropbox), Akshay Kothari (Notion), Ryan Hoover (Product Hunt), Siqi Chen (Runway, Sandbox VR), Suhail Doshi (Mixpanel, Playground), Soleio (Figma, Dropbox), Dantley Davis (Nike, Twitter), Lenny Rachitsky, among many others.
The significant capital influx comes at a juncture where Bezi aims to redefine the landscape of 3D design tools, making them more accessible and collaborative than the existing technical engines like Unity or Unreal.
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Recognizing the evolving nature of the digital world and the growth of 3D experiences across various sectors, Bezi foresees this decade to be characterized by remarkable growth in immersive, interactive 3D experiences.
Bezi’s ambition aligns with the ongoing shift towards more engaging and immersive digital experiences. The recent introduction of Apple’s Vision Pro represents a leap in the direction of spatial computing, hinting at a paradigm shift reminiscent of previous advancements in computing history.
The Bezi team, led by Julian Park, Cecilia Uhr, Denys Bastov, and their collective experience from Oculus in developing 3D software for the Quest headsets,
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