SketchUp Secures $60K Seed Funding to Fuel the Future of 3D Design Innovation

SketchUp is thrilled to announce a successful funding round in which the company raised $60,000 to further empower creative professionals and enhance its industry-leading design software. As the premier design tool, SketchUp has grown into a trusted resource for over 33 million users worldwide, including architects, interior designers, construction teams, and many more professionals who thrive on creativity and innovation. At the heart of SketchUp lies a commitment to creativity, flexibility, and connected workflows that empower users to transform groundbreaking ideas into award-winning designs. The new funds will be strategically invested to refine and expand the platform’s dynamic suite of features, such as 3D modeling, pre-built parametrically configurable objects, task assignments, and state-of-the-art virtual reality viewing. This investment aims to boost cross-functional efficiency and streamline design processes while supporting functionalities like clash detection and comprehensive sustainability tools, all of which ensure that the ambitious net-zero goals of modern projects are met. With this fresh influx of capital, SketchUp is poised to drive the evolution in digital design further, enabling clients to delve into innovative interior projects, custom home builds, and sophisticated energy-efficient architectures with even more precision and ease. Committed to remaining at the forefront of technology, SketchUp—powered by Trimble—continues to inspire users by unlocking new possibilities and making the future truly yours to build. This funding milestone not only reinforces SketchUp's market leadership in 3D design software but also underscores the company’s unwavering vision of empowering every user to define, refine, and bring their creative visions to life.