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The 3D printing industry is expanding into many fields, from automotive to construction.

For example, Divergent is changing vehicle manufacturing with its $1.1 billion in funding. Meanwhile, ICON is using 3D robotics to build homes and has raised over $500 million.

Below is our list of 37 3D Printing startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Divergent has developed a complete software and hardware production system designed to replace traditional vehicle manufacturing. Their platform uses 3D printing to build lighter, more sustainable structures for the automotive and aerospace industries.

HeadquartersTorrance, California, United States
Year Founded2013
FoundersKevin Czinger
Funding Amount$1.1B
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsAlumni Ventures, Hexagon, Horizon Technology Finance, Hedosophia, MUUS

Carbon developed a 3D printing platform for manufacturing durable, end-use parts at scale. Their approach combines proprietary hardware, software, and materials to help businesses accelerate product development and reduce waste.

HeadquartersRedwood City, California, United States
Year Founded2013
FoundersJoseph M. DeSimone, Philip DeSimone, Steve Nelson
Funding Amount$683.4M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsTemasek Holdings, Sequoia Capital, Fidelity, Autodesk, GV

Mantle developed a metal 3D printing technology specifically for creating precision metal components. Their platform helps manufacturers produce industrial-grade tooling, like molds and dies, with greater speed and cost-efficiency.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2015
FoundersJames R. Groves, Stephen Connor, Ted Sorom
Funding Amount$58M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsPlug and Play, Alumni Ventures, Foundation Capital, Corazon Capital, Heuristic Capital

ICON develops advanced construction technologies, using 3D printing, robotics, and proprietary materials to build homes and structures. They are known for delivering the first permitted 3D-printed homes in the U.S. as part of their mission to make dignified housing more accessible.

HeadquartersAustin, Texas, United States
Year Founded2017
FoundersJason Ballard
Funding Amount$507.5M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsNorwest Venture Partners, Bond, 8VC, Capital Factory, Fifth Wall

Firehawk Aerospace designs and manufactures advanced rocket motors that are powered by a unique 3D-printed solid fuel. Their technology provides a safer, more stable, and cost-effective propulsion system for the aerospace industry.

HeadquartersAddison, Texas, United States
Year Founded2019
FoundersRonald Jones, Steve Edwards, Will Edwards
Funding Amount$88.3M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsGaingels, Draper Associates, Capital Factory, Decisive Point, Backswing Ventures

Fictiv runs a digital manufacturing platform for sourcing custom mechanical components on demand. They connect companies with a global network of manufacturing partners, simplifying the entire supply chain from initial quote to final delivery.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2013
FoundersDave Evans, Nathan Evans
Funding Amount$192.6M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsAccel, The Westly Group, SV Angel, FJ Labs, Activate Capital Partners

Restor3d creates personalized 3D-printed orthopedic implants by combining artificial intelligence with advanced biomaterials. These patient-specific devices are designed to improve surgical outcomes by precisely matching an individual's anatomy.

HeadquartersDurham, North Carolina, United States
Year Founded2017
FoundersAndrew Miller, Ken Gall
Funding Amount$291.7M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsTrinity Capital, Partners Group, Duke Angel Network, Summers Value Partners

Solideon builds autonomous micro-factories for on-demand manufacturing in any environment. Their technology uses a blend of robotics, 3D printing, and AI, allowing sectors like aerospace to produce critical components wherever they are needed.

HeadquartersBerkeley, California, United States
Year Founded2022
FoundersOluseun Taiwo
Funding Amount$5.1M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusPre-Seed
Top InvestorsGaingels, Techstars, 10x Founders, Capital Factory, 1517 Fund

Formlabs develops and manufactures professional 3D printers and the software that powers them. Their technology enables engineers, designers, and manufacturers to rapidly prototype and produce custom parts.

HeadquartersSomerville, Massachusetts, United States
Year Founded2011
FoundersDavid Cranor, Maxim Lobovsky, Natan Linder
Funding Amount$253.7M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsNew Enterprise Associates, Founder Collective, Shenzhen Capital Group, Autodesk, E14 Fund

Prellis Biologics engineers functional human tissues using its proprietary holographic 3D printing technology. Their complex biological models provide researchers with more accurate platforms for antibody discovery and therapeutic development.

HeadquartersBerkeley, California, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersMelanie Matheu, Noelle Mullin
Funding Amount$79.4M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsKhosla Ventures, Plug and Play, Celesta Capital, Cantos, Civilization Ventures

27 Additional 3D Printing Startups Worth Following

Our top ten picks offer a glimpse into a busy field. These companies, along with many others, have raised hundreds of millions to push manufacturing in new directions.

Some of these companies are just getting started, while others are already scaling up. Here’s a look at the other startups to keep an eye on.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
AnthroTek logo AnthroTekManufacturing2024£1.2MSeed
Glowforge logo GlowforgeManufacturing2014$133.2MSeries E
Nourished logo NourishedManufacturing2019£11.1MVenture Round
Second Life logo Second LifeManufacturing2018$10MUndisclosed
Triastek logo TriastekManufacturing2015CN¥680MSeries C
HeyGears logo HeyGearsManufacturing2015$106.9MSeries B
CurifyLabs logo CurifyLabsManufacturing2021$12.2MSeed
Axial3D logo Axial3DManufacturing2015€36.8MVenture Round
CGTrader logo CGTraderManufacturing2012€12.1MSeries B
Orbital Matter logo Orbital MatterManufacturing2022€2.2MSeed
Chenglian Technology logo Chenglian TechnologyManufacturing2017CN¥576MSeries B
Instalimb logo InstalimbManufacturing2018¥679MSeries B
Open Bionics logo Open BionicsManufacturing2014$15.7MDebt Financing
Strong by Form logo Strong by FormManufacturing2018$6.2MSeries A
Chamlion logo ChamlionManufacturing2017CN¥236MSeries B
Twikit logo TwikitManufacturing2012€7.1MSeries A
Sinterit logo SinteritManufacturing2014€5.6MVenture Round
Leopoly 3D & XR logo Leopoly 3D & XRManufacturing2016$2.2MSeed
MB Therapeutics logo MB TherapeuticsManufacturing2022€2MSeed
Atomik AM logo Atomik AMManufacturing2023£725kSeed
Bluana Foods logo Bluana FoodsManufacturing2022€180kGrant
ADBioplastics logo ADBioplasticsManufacturing2016€1.1MGrant
MetalMaker 3D logo MetalMaker 3DManufacturing2019€670kPre-Seed
NORCK logo NORCKManufacturing2009
Replique logo RepliqueManufacturing2020Seed
Röchling Group logo Röchling GroupManufacturing1822
Wazombi logo WazombiManufacturing2013Venture Round

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