Zoo

Zoo is a software company that develops CAD software with a conversational AI agent for hardware design, providing engineers with tools that include a conversational agent capable of researching and reasoning during design iterations. The software offers manufacturing-aware feedback and supports hybrid CAD workflows, allowing users to switch between different modeling approaches within a single design environment. Zoo integrates AI assistance throughout the hardware design process, helping engineers optimize designs for manufacturability, reduce iteration cycles, and explore design alternatives more efficiently. The platform combines traditional CAD capabilities with AI-powered design assistance, representing a new generation of engineering software that leverages large language models to augment human creativity and technical expertise. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Inglewood, California, Zoo has raised $5 million in seed funding from investors including Madrona, Venrex, Gaingels, and Liquid 2 Ventures.