Adam, a breakout hit from Y Combinator’s Winter 2025 startup cohort, has proven that recently with a successful $4.1 million seed round. This $55 million investment will support changing the relationship that design professionals have with computer-aided design (CAD) software. This exciting and ambitious project will create and deploy a next-generation powerful AI copilot. It supports users develop feature-rich parametric designs in widely used CAD applications.
Under the leadership of UC Berkeley Master of Design graduates CEO Zach Dive and CPO Aaron Li, the nascent startup zooms its way to spectacular success. It’s already captured the imagination of tens of thousands of individual users and is rapidly establishing a base of paying early adopters. With Ringer, Adam is creating a pathway for more people to engage with advanced design capabilities. With an entry-level monthly subscription plan starting at only $5.99/mo and a comprehensive pro plan for $17.99/mo, it’s super accessible to get started!
Adam has deliberately selected mechanical engineering as the first target field. His promise lies in making sure that his products are tailored to the unique demands of this field. The startup plans to connect its initial CAD application with Onshape. This platform is widely known for leading the charge in cloud-based CAD solutions and revolutionizing design workflows. This collaborative strategy is designed to further Adam’s mission to streamline and shorten the design process for engineers and designers of all levels.
Zach Dive touched on the critical need for accessibility in design tools, arguing that—
“It’s simpler, faster, and reaches a broader audience.” – Zach Dive
Through the continued, rapid evolution of technology transforming design-related realms, Adam wants to be at the cutting edge of that stuff. AI being incorporated into well-established and conventional CAD workflows represents a true paradigm change for design professionals. It increases productivity and ignites greater innovation in their overall work style.
Here’s what Adam is doing to prepare for its launch! Right now, the relatively new startup is laser-focused on growing its user base and improving its product. The team is dedicated to creating innovative new tools that empower mechanical engineers and other professional users. They work to ensure that their achievements are above and beyond simple compliance.