YC alum Adam raises $4.1M to turn viral text-to-3D tool into AI copilot

YC alum startup Adam has raised $4.1 million to develop its AI-powered text-to-3D modeling tool into a sophisticated AI copilot for professional computer-aided design (CAD) workflows. After the viral success of its initial app—which generated over 10 million social media impressions and attracted significant investor interest without meetings—Adam chose lead investor TQ due to shared vision and alignment on a consumer-first, then enterprise, product roadmap. Initially targeting makers without CAD expertise, Adam plans to launch its AI copilot by the end of the year, incorporating multimodal interactions like direct manipulation of 3D objects alongside conversational inputs to better support professional users. The startup, founded by UC Berkeley Master of Design graduates Zach Dive (CEO) and Aaron Li (CPO), is focused on helping mechanical engineers streamline repetitive CAD tasks rather than replacing them. Adam aims to enable feature-rich parametric designs within popular CAD programs, starting with mechanical engineering applications. The company has attracted a broad user base with tens of