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FundingAug 19, 2026

Blueprint raises $1.4 million CAD pre-seed for hardware design from prompts

Toronto-based Blueprint has raised $1.4 million CAD in pre-seed funding to help anyone turn text prompts into hardware designs.

Press.bz News DeskCompany: Blueprint

The funding comes from a16z speedrun, Founders Inc, and undisclosed angels. Blueprint's AI platform generates design and project plans for physical devices from simple language descriptions, covering wiring, mechanics, and parts sourcing.

The startup has amassed over 175,000 users in three months and produced more than 200,000 plans for items like AR glasses, drones, and robotic arms. Blueprint prohibits designing weapons and aims to become a "Lovable for hardware."

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