Largest global provider of 3D content

CGTrader is the leading global provider of 3D content with their stock model marketplace of +1,1M models and +3,5M designers. The company operates CGTrader ARsenal enterprise platform to build a seamless, end-to-end solution for creating, using and storing 3D models in enterprise-grade use cases. CGTrader is leading the mass-market adoption of photorealistic 3D models globally and building the category of 3D model production and delivery in e-commerce.

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Website:

https://www.cgtrader.com/

Founded:

2012

We joined:

2020

Founded by:

Dalia Lasaite, Marius Kalytis

ESG-list:

Growth partners:

Mikael Hed

EGP team member:

Juuso Koskinen

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