YC alum Adam raises $4.1M to turn viral text-to-3D tool into AI copilot (techcrunch.com)

YC alum Adam raised a $4.1M seed round led by TQ Ventures to build on the viral success of its text-to-3D model app (over 10M social impressions) and accelerate a planned AI “copilot” for professional CAD workflows. The startup — cofounded by CEO Zach Dive and CPO Aaron Li — is moving from a consumer-first product (tens of thousands of users, paid plans at $5.99/$17.99) into enterprise, targeting a copilot launch by year-end. Investors include TQ, 468 Capital, Pioneer, Script Capital, Transpose, and angels such as Tim Glaser and Trevor Blackwell. Technically, Adam’s differentiation is shifting beyond pure text-to-3D generation toward multimodal interaction: users can select parts of 3D objects and converse with them, enabling richer spatial reasoning and iterative edits that better match CAD workflows. The goal is to generate feature-rich parametric designs and integrate with professional tools starting with Onshape, automating repetitive tasks (e.g., batch edits across files) rather than replacing engineers. The move highlights a broader pattern in AI/ML: models matured fast enough to make consumer traction a viable path to enterprise product-market fit. Competition exists (e.g., MecAgent), but Adam’s viral engagement, focused hiring for spatial reasoning expertise, and early enterprise testers give it momentum to bridge maker-friendly UX and pro-grade CAD automation.