NavLive
Seed Round in 2025
NavLive specializes in real-time 3D modeling and site surveying, serving the construction, nuclear, and automotive industries. Their platform integrates multi-sensor fusion and high-precision positioning technology to create instant, accurate 3D models of both indoor and outdoor environments, empowering clients to make data-driven decisions.
Prellis Biologics
Series C in 2025
Prellis Biologics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in bioprinting human tissues for drug development and organ transplantation. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on overcoming the challenges of creating vascularized human tissues and organs, aiming to revolutionize healthcare. Its innovative technology allows for the precise engineering of human tissues, including lymph node organoids, which can replicate human immune responses for various applications such as antibody discovery and tumor-immune modeling. Prellis Biologics offers a range of products, including TissueWorkshop, Organoids, Vascular Bundles, Tissue Chips, and Holograph X, which collectively enhance early-stage drug discovery and translational pharmacology.
BioSapien
Seed Round in 2024
BioSapien is a pre-clinical biotechnology company focused on developing innovative biodegradable implantable products for targeted drug delivery in oncology. The company is creating a 3D-printed drug delivery platform known as MediChip, which is designed to administer active pharmaceutical ingredients in a localized and sustained manner. This technology aims to reduce systemic side effects associated with high-dose systemic therapies by delivering drugs directly to cancerous tumor sites. Currently, BioSapien's applications are being explored for pancreatic and lung cancers, with plans to expand its pipeline to include other cancer types such as colorectal, breast, and stomach cancers. The biodegradable mesh used in their products allows for effective treatment while improving patients' quality of care and life.
Terran Robotics
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Terran Robotics is a construction company based in Bloomington, Indiana, that focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence and robotics in home construction. The company specializes in automated adobe wall building, utilizing a custom-designed cable-driven robot to create three-dimensional printed homes. This innovative approach enhances traditional earthen building techniques, offering features such as fire resistance and superior sound dampening. By leveraging advanced technology, Terran Robotics aims to significantly reduce housing costs, lower energy expenses, and promote environmentally friendly construction practices.
Unspun, Inc. is a digital apparel company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in creating custom jeans tailored to individual consumers using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental challenges by minimizing pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory, thus contributing to a reduction in global carbon emissions. Unspun's innovative approach enables on-demand production of jeans in under ten minutes, utilizing localized manufacturing processes designed to be zero-waste. Its technology has gained recognition, including being named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2019, and supports a B2B platform that facilitates digital customization for major apparel brands.
3DK Tech
Seed Round in 2023
3DK Tech, located at HAX, specializes in advanced metal 3D printing technology designed for the production of high-quality parts for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) across various industries, including aerospace, medical, and automotive. The company has developed a proprietary process that significantly enhances the efficiency and reliability of selective laser melting (SLM), a leading method in metal 3D printing. This patented technology allows businesses to manufacture complex components with exceptional precision, achieving remarkable improvements in durability, speed, and cost-effectiveness. By offering a solution that is 200 times more durable, 10 times faster, and 10 times more economical than traditional methods, 3DK Tech positions itself as a key player in revolutionizing how parts are produced in the MRO sector.
AtoMe is a manufacturing company that develops enhanced-performance materials for metal additive manufacturing.
Prellis Biologics
Series C in 2023
Prellis Biologics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in bioprinting human tissues for drug development and organ transplantation. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on overcoming the challenges of creating vascularized human tissues and organs, aiming to revolutionize healthcare. Its innovative technology allows for the precise engineering of human tissues, including lymph node organoids, which can replicate human immune responses for various applications such as antibody discovery and tumor-immune modeling. Prellis Biologics offers a range of products, including TissueWorkshop, Organoids, Vascular Bundles, Tissue Chips, and Holograph X, which collectively enhance early-stage drug discovery and translational pharmacology.
BioSapien
Convertible Note in 2023
BioSapien is a pre-clinical biotechnology company focused on developing innovative biodegradable implantable products for targeted drug delivery in oncology. The company is creating a 3D-printed drug delivery platform known as MediChip, which is designed to administer active pharmaceutical ingredients in a localized and sustained manner. This technology aims to reduce systemic side effects associated with high-dose systemic therapies by delivering drugs directly to cancerous tumor sites. Currently, BioSapien's applications are being explored for pancreatic and lung cancers, with plans to expand its pipeline to include other cancer types such as colorectal, breast, and stomach cancers. The biodegradable mesh used in their products allows for effective treatment while improving patients' quality of care and life.
Unspun, Inc. is a digital apparel company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in creating custom jeans tailored to individual consumers using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental challenges by minimizing pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory, thus contributing to a reduction in global carbon emissions. Unspun's innovative approach enables on-demand production of jeans in under ten minutes, utilizing localized manufacturing processes designed to be zero-waste. Its technology has gained recognition, including being named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2019, and supports a B2B platform that facilitates digital customization for major apparel brands.
MAA'VA is focused on creating next-generation green building materials that serve as functional alternatives to traditional concrete. The company incorporates recycled plastics, carbon sequestration techniques, and the upcycling of manufacturing waste into its products. By addressing critical issues such as the shortage of river sand, water scarcity, climate change, and waste management, MAA'VA aims to promote sustainable construction practices. Its materials are designed for use in both conventional construction and 3D printing applications, thereby enabling clients to adopt eco-friendly options for their building needs.
BioSapien
Series A in 2022
BioSapien is a pre-clinical biotechnology company focused on developing innovative biodegradable implantable products for targeted drug delivery in oncology. The company is creating a 3D-printed drug delivery platform known as MediChip, which is designed to administer active pharmaceutical ingredients in a localized and sustained manner. This technology aims to reduce systemic side effects associated with high-dose systemic therapies by delivering drugs directly to cancerous tumor sites. Currently, BioSapien's applications are being explored for pancreatic and lung cancers, with plans to expand its pipeline to include other cancer types such as colorectal, breast, and stomach cancers. The biodegradable mesh used in their products allows for effective treatment while improving patients' quality of care and life.
Looking Glass
Series B in 2022
Looking Glass Factory, established in 2015, specializes in developing and manufacturing holographic displays. Based in Brooklyn, New York, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, the company offers the Looking Glass, a desktop holographic display that combines light field and volumetric display technologies. This enables users, such as 3D creators, artists, and designers, to make, share, and interact with 3D content without the need for VR or AR headsets. Additionally, the company provides volumetric printing services and software for managing holographic displays. Its solutions cater to various industries, including drug discovery, medical visualization, experiential marketing, and 3D storytelling.
Terran Robotics
Seed Round in 2022
Terran Robotics is a construction company based in Bloomington, Indiana, that focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence and robotics in home construction. The company specializes in automated adobe wall building, utilizing a custom-designed cable-driven robot to create three-dimensional printed homes. This innovative approach enhances traditional earthen building techniques, offering features such as fire resistance and superior sound dampening. By leveraging advanced technology, Terran Robotics aims to significantly reduce housing costs, lower energy expenses, and promote environmentally friendly construction practices.
MAA'VA is focused on creating next-generation green building materials that serve as functional alternatives to traditional concrete. The company incorporates recycled plastics, carbon sequestration techniques, and the upcycling of manufacturing waste into its products. By addressing critical issues such as the shortage of river sand, water scarcity, climate change, and waste management, MAA'VA aims to promote sustainable construction practices. Its materials are designed for use in both conventional construction and 3D printing applications, thereby enabling clients to adopt eco-friendly options for their building needs.
Looking Glass
Convertible Note in 2022
Looking Glass Factory, established in 2015, specializes in developing and manufacturing holographic displays. Based in Brooklyn, New York, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, the company offers the Looking Glass, a desktop holographic display that combines light field and volumetric display technologies. This enables users, such as 3D creators, artists, and designers, to make, share, and interact with 3D content without the need for VR or AR headsets. Additionally, the company provides volumetric printing services and software for managing holographic displays. Its solutions cater to various industries, including drug discovery, medical visualization, experiential marketing, and 3D storytelling.
Prellis Biologics
Series C in 2022
Prellis Biologics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in bioprinting human tissues for drug development and organ transplantation. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on overcoming the challenges of creating vascularized human tissues and organs, aiming to revolutionize healthcare. Its innovative technology allows for the precise engineering of human tissues, including lymph node organoids, which can replicate human immune responses for various applications such as antibody discovery and tumor-immune modeling. Prellis Biologics offers a range of products, including TissueWorkshop, Organoids, Vascular Bundles, Tissue Chips, and Holograph X, which collectively enhance early-stage drug discovery and translational pharmacology.
Briefcase Biotec
Convertible Note in 2022
Briefcase Biotec develops KiloBaser, a Nespresso machine of DNA synthesis - enabling cutting edge research without detours. KiloBaser is a device for printing short synthetic DNA sequences. It enables individual scientists to easily produce the DNA they need on their desktops, while speeding up production of the basics for all genetic engineering and synthetic biology research and development. Headquartered in Graz, Steiermark, KiloBaser was founded in 2013 by Martin Jost and Alexander Murer.
BioSapien
Seed Round in 2021
BioSapien is a pre-clinical biotechnology company focused on developing innovative biodegradable implantable products for targeted drug delivery in oncology. The company is creating a 3D-printed drug delivery platform known as MediChip, which is designed to administer active pharmaceutical ingredients in a localized and sustained manner. This technology aims to reduce systemic side effects associated with high-dose systemic therapies by delivering drugs directly to cancerous tumor sites. Currently, BioSapien's applications are being explored for pancreatic and lung cancers, with plans to expand its pipeline to include other cancer types such as colorectal, breast, and stomach cancers. The biodegradable mesh used in their products allows for effective treatment while improving patients' quality of care and life.
Unspun, Inc. is a digital apparel company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in creating custom jeans tailored to individual consumers using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental challenges by minimizing pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory, thus contributing to a reduction in global carbon emissions. Unspun's innovative approach enables on-demand production of jeans in under ten minutes, utilizing localized manufacturing processes designed to be zero-waste. Its technology has gained recognition, including being named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2019, and supports a B2B platform that facilitates digital customization for major apparel brands.
Looking Glass
Series A in 2021
Looking Glass Factory, established in 2015, specializes in developing and manufacturing holographic displays. Based in Brooklyn, New York, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, the company offers the Looking Glass, a desktop holographic display that combines light field and volumetric display technologies. This enables users, such as 3D creators, artists, and designers, to make, share, and interact with 3D content without the need for VR or AR headsets. Additionally, the company provides volumetric printing services and software for managing holographic displays. Its solutions cater to various industries, including drug discovery, medical visualization, experiential marketing, and 3D storytelling.
Prellis Biologics
Series B in 2021
Prellis Biologics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in bioprinting human tissues for drug development and organ transplantation. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on overcoming the challenges of creating vascularized human tissues and organs, aiming to revolutionize healthcare. Its innovative technology allows for the precise engineering of human tissues, including lymph node organoids, which can replicate human immune responses for various applications such as antibody discovery and tumor-immune modeling. Prellis Biologics offers a range of products, including TissueWorkshop, Organoids, Vascular Bundles, Tissue Chips, and Holograph X, which collectively enhance early-stage drug discovery and translational pharmacology.
Prellis Biologics
Convertible Note in 2021
Prellis Biologics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in bioprinting human tissues for drug development and organ transplantation. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on overcoming the challenges of creating vascularized human tissues and organs, aiming to revolutionize healthcare. Its innovative technology allows for the precise engineering of human tissues, including lymph node organoids, which can replicate human immune responses for various applications such as antibody discovery and tumor-immune modeling. Prellis Biologics offers a range of products, including TissueWorkshop, Organoids, Vascular Bundles, Tissue Chips, and Holograph X, which collectively enhance early-stage drug discovery and translational pharmacology.
Jointechlabs
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Jointechlabs Inc., established in 2012 with headquarters in Brandon, Florida, specializes in developing point-of-care regenerative medicine technologies. The company offers two primary products: MiniTC® for the U.S. market and Mini-Stem System® for international markets. Both are closed-loop disposable medical devices designed to process autologous body fat into injectable fat grafts and stem cells for non-surgical orthopedic and aesthetic procedures in local medical offices. Jointechlabs aims to simplify and enhance access to cell therapies, enabling hospitals and clinics to provide safe, efficient, and superior results at a reduced cost compared to traditional methods.
Prellis Biologics
Convertible Note in 2020
Prellis Biologics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in bioprinting human tissues for drug development and organ transplantation. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on overcoming the challenges of creating vascularized human tissues and organs, aiming to revolutionize healthcare. Its innovative technology allows for the precise engineering of human tissues, including lymph node organoids, which can replicate human immune responses for various applications such as antibody discovery and tumor-immune modeling. Prellis Biologics offers a range of products, including TissueWorkshop, Organoids, Vascular Bundles, Tissue Chips, and Holograph X, which collectively enhance early-stage drug discovery and translational pharmacology.
Looking Glass
Series A in 2020
Looking Glass Factory, established in 2015, specializes in developing and manufacturing holographic displays. Based in Brooklyn, New York, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, the company offers the Looking Glass, a desktop holographic display that combines light field and volumetric display technologies. This enables users, such as 3D creators, artists, and designers, to make, share, and interact with 3D content without the need for VR or AR headsets. Additionally, the company provides volumetric printing services and software for managing holographic displays. Its solutions cater to various industries, including drug discovery, medical visualization, experiential marketing, and 3D storytelling.
Briefcase Biotec
Convertible Note in 2020
Briefcase Biotec develops KiloBaser, a Nespresso machine of DNA synthesis - enabling cutting edge research without detours. KiloBaser is a device for printing short synthetic DNA sequences. It enables individual scientists to easily produce the DNA they need on their desktops, while speeding up production of the basics for all genetic engineering and synthetic biology research and development. Headquartered in Graz, Steiermark, KiloBaser was founded in 2013 by Martin Jost and Alexander Murer.
BioSapien
Convertible Note in 2020
BioSapien is a pre-clinical biotechnology company focused on developing innovative biodegradable implantable products for targeted drug delivery in oncology. The company is creating a 3D-printed drug delivery platform known as MediChip, which is designed to administer active pharmaceutical ingredients in a localized and sustained manner. This technology aims to reduce systemic side effects associated with high-dose systemic therapies by delivering drugs directly to cancerous tumor sites. Currently, BioSapien's applications are being explored for pancreatic and lung cancers, with plans to expand its pipeline to include other cancer types such as colorectal, breast, and stomach cancers. The biodegradable mesh used in their products allows for effective treatment while improving patients' quality of care and life.
BioSapien
Seed Round in 2019
BioSapien is a pre-clinical biotechnology company focused on developing innovative biodegradable implantable products for targeted drug delivery in oncology. The company is creating a 3D-printed drug delivery platform known as MediChip, which is designed to administer active pharmaceutical ingredients in a localized and sustained manner. This technology aims to reduce systemic side effects associated with high-dose systemic therapies by delivering drugs directly to cancerous tumor sites. Currently, BioSapien's applications are being explored for pancreatic and lung cancers, with plans to expand its pipeline to include other cancer types such as colorectal, breast, and stomach cancers. The biodegradable mesh used in their products allows for effective treatment while improving patients' quality of care and life.
Unspun, Inc. is a digital apparel company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in creating custom jeans tailored to individual consumers using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental challenges by minimizing pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory, thus contributing to a reduction in global carbon emissions. Unspun's innovative approach enables on-demand production of jeans in under ten minutes, utilizing localized manufacturing processes designed to be zero-waste. Its technology has gained recognition, including being named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2019, and supports a B2B platform that facilitates digital customization for major apparel brands.
Helixworks Technologies
Seed Round in 2019
Helixworks Technologies, established in 2016 and headquartered in Cork, Ireland, specializes in biotechnology. The company manufactures molecular storage systems, utilizing DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) as a medium to store digital information. Their open architecture platform aims to simplify and streamline this process, making it accessible to developers working on applications such as digital preservation, molecular tagging, and advanced barcoding for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). Helixworks' mission is to transition biology into an engineering principle, ultimately enabling the creation of living machines.
Unspun, Inc. is a digital apparel company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in creating custom jeans tailored to individual consumers using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental challenges by minimizing pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory, thus contributing to a reduction in global carbon emissions. Unspun's innovative approach enables on-demand production of jeans in under ten minutes, utilizing localized manufacturing processes designed to be zero-waste. Its technology has gained recognition, including being named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2019, and supports a B2B platform that facilitates digital customization for major apparel brands.
Briefcase Biotec
Convertible Note in 2018
Briefcase Biotec develops KiloBaser, a Nespresso machine of DNA synthesis - enabling cutting edge research without detours. KiloBaser is a device for printing short synthetic DNA sequences. It enables individual scientists to easily produce the DNA they need on their desktops, while speeding up production of the basics for all genetic engineering and synthetic biology research and development. Headquartered in Graz, Steiermark, KiloBaser was founded in 2013 by Martin Jost and Alexander Murer.
Prellis Biologics
Convertible Note in 2018
Prellis Biologics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in bioprinting human tissues for drug development and organ transplantation. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on overcoming the challenges of creating vascularized human tissues and organs, aiming to revolutionize healthcare. Its innovative technology allows for the precise engineering of human tissues, including lymph node organoids, which can replicate human immune responses for various applications such as antibody discovery and tumor-immune modeling. Prellis Biologics offers a range of products, including TissueWorkshop, Organoids, Vascular Bundles, Tissue Chips, and Holograph X, which collectively enhance early-stage drug discovery and translational pharmacology.
Giroptic
Convertible Note in 2017
Giroptic is a company that specializes in developing innovative imaging technology, specifically a patented real-time image fusion process that integrates multiple sensors. The firm gained recognition for its consumer product, the Giroptic 360cam, which was successfully funded through a Kickstarter campaign in 2014, raising over $1.4 million and becoming France’s largest crowdfunding initiative at that time. The Giroptic 360cam is a digital panoramic camera designed to capture high-quality, immersive 360-degree images and videos, allowing users to communicate and share their experiences in a more engaging manner. By providing a new way to capture visual content, Giroptic aims to enhance both personal and professional storytelling through immersive photography and videography.
Eng X
Convertible Note in 2017
EngX automates the production of custom products by integrating assembly, wiring with 3D printing.They slash production costs, time & errors.
Prellis Biologics
Seed Round in 2017
Prellis Biologics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in bioprinting human tissues for drug development and organ transplantation. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on overcoming the challenges of creating vascularized human tissues and organs, aiming to revolutionize healthcare. Its innovative technology allows for the precise engineering of human tissues, including lymph node organoids, which can replicate human immune responses for various applications such as antibody discovery and tumor-immune modeling. Prellis Biologics offers a range of products, including TissueWorkshop, Organoids, Vascular Bundles, Tissue Chips, and Holograph X, which collectively enhance early-stage drug discovery and translational pharmacology.
Helixworks Technologies
Convertible Note in 2017
Helixworks Technologies, established in 2016 and headquartered in Cork, Ireland, specializes in biotechnology. The company manufactures molecular storage systems, utilizing DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) as a medium to store digital information. Their open architecture platform aims to simplify and streamline this process, making it accessible to developers working on applications such as digital preservation, molecular tagging, and advanced barcoding for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). Helixworks' mission is to transition biology into an engineering principle, ultimately enabling the creation of living machines.
Walkies Lab
Seed Round in 2017
Walkies Lab Inc is a company focused on developing innovative smart wearable toys for toddlers that facilitate motor and intellectual development through engaging, screen-free active games. In addition to creating enjoyable play experiences, Walkies Lab provides parents with valuable statistics regarding their children's activity levels and critical physical milestones. The company also offers prototyping services that assist designers and startups in transforming their concepts into tangible products, utilizing advanced technologies such as 3D printing and PCB printing. By combining playful learning with practical support for product development, Walkies Lab aims to enhance early childhood growth and foster creativity in the toy industry.
Looking Glass
Series A in 2017
Looking Glass Factory, established in 2015, specializes in developing and manufacturing holographic displays. Based in Brooklyn, New York, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, the company offers the Looking Glass, a desktop holographic display that combines light field and volumetric display technologies. This enables users, such as 3D creators, artists, and designers, to make, share, and interact with 3D content without the need for VR or AR headsets. Additionally, the company provides volumetric printing services and software for managing holographic displays. Its solutions cater to various industries, including drug discovery, medical visualization, experiential marketing, and 3D storytelling.
EngX automates the production of custom products by integrating assembly, wiring with 3D printing.They slash production costs, time & errors.
Solidface Technology
Seed Round in 2016
Solidface Technology Inc. is a software development company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2013. It specializes in multipurpose 3D modeling software that enables designers and engineers to create detailed three-dimensional models for various applications. The SolidFace Cloud CAD system facilitates real-time collaboration among teams, allowing users to work together seamlessly while maintaining version control to track the latest updates on their designs. The software is built on the Parasolid Siemens 3D modeler core and incorporates 15 years of development experience in UniCAD 2D/3D, offering robust features for solid modeling, detailing, assembly, and parameterization. Solidface Technology aims to shorten the design cycle and enhance return on investment for its users by streamlining the design process across multiple disciplines.
Giroptic
Seed Round in 2016
Giroptic is a company that specializes in developing innovative imaging technology, specifically a patented real-time image fusion process that integrates multiple sensors. The firm gained recognition for its consumer product, the Giroptic 360cam, which was successfully funded through a Kickstarter campaign in 2014, raising over $1.4 million and becoming France’s largest crowdfunding initiative at that time. The Giroptic 360cam is a digital panoramic camera designed to capture high-quality, immersive 360-degree images and videos, allowing users to communicate and share their experiences in a more engaging manner. By providing a new way to capture visual content, Giroptic aims to enhance both personal and professional storytelling through immersive photography and videography.
Helixworks Technologies
Seed Round in 2016
Helixworks Technologies, established in 2016 and headquartered in Cork, Ireland, specializes in biotechnology. The company manufactures molecular storage systems, utilizing DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) as a medium to store digital information. Their open architecture platform aims to simplify and streamline this process, making it accessible to developers working on applications such as digital preservation, molecular tagging, and advanced barcoding for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). Helixworks' mission is to transition biology into an engineering principle, ultimately enabling the creation of living machines.
Electroloom
Convertible Note in 2016
Electroloom is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in 3D printing services for fabrics, focusing primarily on the creation of customized, on-demand apparel such as T-shirts and sweaters. Founded in 2013, the company employs a proprietary electrospinning process known as Field Guided Fabrication, which allows for the production of lightweight, seamless fabrics. This innovative manufacturing method operates similarly to traditional 3D printing, enabling the creation of various fibrous articles, including clothing and tissue engineering scaffolds. By leveraging this technology, Electroloom aims to provide the clothing industry with unique materials that can enhance designers' collections and meet the evolving demands of consumers.
Giroptic
Seed Round in 2015
Giroptic is a company that specializes in developing innovative imaging technology, specifically a patented real-time image fusion process that integrates multiple sensors. The firm gained recognition for its consumer product, the Giroptic 360cam, which was successfully funded through a Kickstarter campaign in 2014, raising over $1.4 million and becoming France’s largest crowdfunding initiative at that time. The Giroptic 360cam is a digital panoramic camera designed to capture high-quality, immersive 360-degree images and videos, allowing users to communicate and share their experiences in a more engaging manner. By providing a new way to capture visual content, Giroptic aims to enhance both personal and professional storytelling through immersive photography and videography.
Looking Glass
Seed Round in 2015
Looking Glass Factory, established in 2015, specializes in developing and manufacturing holographic displays. Based in Brooklyn, New York, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, the company offers the Looking Glass, a desktop holographic display that combines light field and volumetric display technologies. This enables users, such as 3D creators, artists, and designers, to make, share, and interact with 3D content without the need for VR or AR headsets. Additionally, the company provides volumetric printing services and software for managing holographic displays. Its solutions cater to various industries, including drug discovery, medical visualization, experiential marketing, and 3D storytelling.
Structur3D Printing
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Structur3D Printing is a developer of advanced 3D printing systems that enable the use of paste materials in addition to traditional plastic filaments. By integrating a paste extruder with Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology, the company allows users to create a diverse range of objects using various materials such as silicone, polyurethane, latex, and even edible substances like icing sugar. This innovative approach expands the capabilities of 3D printing, enabling makers and professionals to produce functional items tailored to specific applications, thus moving beyond the limitations of rigid plastics. Structur3D Printing's technology empowers users to explore multi-material design, fostering creativity and enhancing the practical uses of 3D printing across various industries.
Maieutic Enterprises
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Maieutic Enterprises is a startup focused on advancing die and surface casting technologies for manufacturers utilizing die extrusions. The company has developed a patented solution known as the "programmable surface," which features an array of adjustable pins that can be modified using Lorentz force. This innovative technology allows manufacturers to compensate for surface deformations and variations that occur during the production process, eliminating the need for time-consuming equipment adjustments and minimizing downtime. By enabling the emulation of different surface topographies, Maieutic Enterprises enhances manufacturing efficiency and product quality, positioning itself as a leader in the field of casting technology.
Grasp
Venture Round in 2015
Grasp manufactures and distributes a range of personalized prosthetics that are manufactured using 3D printers to its clients. It is based in Portland.
Briefcase Biotec
Series A in 2015
Briefcase Biotec develops KiloBaser, a Nespresso machine of DNA synthesis - enabling cutting edge research without detours. KiloBaser is a device for printing short synthetic DNA sequences. It enables individual scientists to easily produce the DNA they need on their desktops, while speeding up production of the basics for all genetic engineering and synthetic biology research and development. Headquartered in Graz, Steiermark, KiloBaser was founded in 2013 by Martin Jost and Alexander Murer.
Ouro_botics
Seed Round in 2015
Ouro_botics, founded by Jemma Redmond in Dublin, specializes in developing affordable modular bioprinting technology aimed at researchers in the biotech sector. The company emerged from Redmond's academic exploration of osteoblast adhesion, which led her to realize the potential of bioprinting for advancing medical applications. Ouro_botics addresses the gaps in the market by offering a high-precision 3D bioprinter that achieves an accuracy of 10 microns and supports various types of extruder heads. This versatility allows researchers to experiment with different biomaterials such as gelatine, alginate, chitosan, and keratin, enhancing their ability to conduct tissue growth studies and accelerate medical research. Currently, the company is providing a limited number of development kits available for pre-order, making advanced bioprinting technology accessible to students, biohackers, and researchers.
Electroloom
Seed Round in 2015
Electroloom is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in 3D printing services for fabrics, focusing primarily on the creation of customized, on-demand apparel such as T-shirts and sweaters. Founded in 2013, the company employs a proprietary electrospinning process known as Field Guided Fabrication, which allows for the production of lightweight, seamless fabrics. This innovative manufacturing method operates similarly to traditional 3D printing, enabling the creation of various fibrous articles, including clothing and tissue engineering scaffolds. By leveraging this technology, Electroloom aims to provide the clothing industry with unique materials that can enhance designers' collections and meet the evolving demands of consumers.
Pembient
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Pembient, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2015. The company specializes in producing synthetic rhino horn and elephant ivory using advanced biotechnological methods, including DNA manipulation and 3D printing of keratin. By offering these bio-fabricated products at prices lower than those that drive poaching, Pembient aims to combat the illegal wildlife trade, which is estimated to be a $20 billion black market. The company also manufactures carvable horns for creating durable goods such as jewelry, libation cups, and chopsticks. Through its innovative approach, Pembient seeks to replace the demand for illegal wildlife products with sustainable alternatives, thereby contributing to the conservation of endangered species.
Rational Robotics
Convertible Note in 2015
Rational Robotics is a Canadian company based in Edmonton that specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of automatic coating robots. These robots are engineered to automate and enhance the painting process, particularly in auto body repainting services. Utilizing advanced computer vision and custom algorithms, Rational Robotics' machines execute precise 3D scans to optimize tool paths, enabling them to paint objects of varying sizes with high accuracy. The company's innovative technology allows enterprises to achieve superior paint quality and efficiency in their operations.
Ouro_botics
Venture Round in 2015
Ouro_botics, founded by Jemma Redmond in Dublin, specializes in developing affordable modular bioprinting technology aimed at researchers in the biotech sector. The company emerged from Redmond's academic exploration of osteoblast adhesion, which led her to realize the potential of bioprinting for advancing medical applications. Ouro_botics addresses the gaps in the market by offering a high-precision 3D bioprinter that achieves an accuracy of 10 microns and supports various types of extruder heads. This versatility allows researchers to experiment with different biomaterials such as gelatine, alginate, chitosan, and keratin, enhancing their ability to conduct tissue growth studies and accelerate medical research. Currently, the company is providing a limited number of development kits available for pre-order, making advanced bioprinting technology accessible to students, biohackers, and researchers.
CLAWZ is a Shanghai-based company that specializes in designing and producing three-dimensional printed fingernail jewelry. Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of products made from various metals, including silver, brass, and gold. CLAWZ's innovative fingernail jewelry can be applied to nails using adhesive stickers, allowing for easy removal without harming the natural nail or nail polish. The products are reusable and can be applied in just minutes, catering to women seeking to enhance their nail aesthetics. In addition to its unique offerings, CLAWZ provides online ordering services to facilitate customer access to its nail art solutions.
Voltera
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Voltera is an innovative technology company that specializes in additive and flexible electronics, focusing on circuit board printing. It offers a prototyping tool designed to accelerate hardware development, allowing engineers to build and customize products more efficiently. By providing accessible tools for electronics projects, Voltera supports educators teaching the fundamentals of electronics, product developers creating cutting-edge solutions, and researchers exploring new materials and methods. Its platform fosters rapid iteration and innovation, empowering organizations worldwide to enhance their design processes and reduce lead times in product development.
Clawz
Pre Seed Round in 2014
CLAWZ is a Shanghai-based company that specializes in designing and producing three-dimensional printed fingernail jewelry. Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of products made from various metals, including silver, brass, and gold. CLAWZ's innovative fingernail jewelry can be applied to nails using adhesive stickers, allowing for easy removal without harming the natural nail or nail polish. The products are reusable and can be applied in just minutes, catering to women seeking to enhance their nail aesthetics. In addition to its unique offerings, CLAWZ provides online ordering services to facilitate customer access to its nail art solutions.
Rational Robotics
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Rational Robotics is a Canadian company based in Edmonton that specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of automatic coating robots. These robots are engineered to automate and enhance the painting process, particularly in auto body repainting services. Utilizing advanced computer vision and custom algorithms, Rational Robotics' machines execute precise 3D scans to optimize tool paths, enabling them to paint objects of varying sizes with high accuracy. The company's innovative technology allows enterprises to achieve superior paint quality and efficiency in their operations.
Photon Fluid
Venture Round in 2014
Starts the next generation of 3D printer.
Kast is a United States-based company that specializes in the development of stereolithographic 3D printers. As a pioneer in the next generation of 3D printing technology, Kast focuses on delivering innovative solutions that enhance the capabilities and applications of additive manufacturing. The company's commitment to advancing 3D printing technology positions it as a significant player in the evolving landscape of industrial and consumer manufacturing.
Briefcase Biotec
Seed Round in 2014
Briefcase Biotec develops KiloBaser, a Nespresso machine of DNA synthesis - enabling cutting edge research without detours. KiloBaser is a device for printing short synthetic DNA sequences. It enables individual scientists to easily produce the DNA they need on their desktops, while speeding up production of the basics for all genetic engineering and synthetic biology research and development. Headquartered in Graz, Steiermark, KiloBaser was founded in 2013 by Martin Jost and Alexander Murer.
Rational Robotics
Venture Round in 2013
Rational Robotics is a Canadian company based in Edmonton that specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of automatic coating robots. These robots are engineered to automate and enhance the painting process, particularly in auto body repainting services. Utilizing advanced computer vision and custom algorithms, Rational Robotics' machines execute precise 3D scans to optimize tool paths, enabling them to paint objects of varying sizes with high accuracy. The company's innovative technology allows enterprises to achieve superior paint quality and efficiency in their operations.
Formlabs Inc. is a company that designs and manufactures advanced 3D printing systems targeted at engineers, designers, and artists. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Formlabs offers a diverse range of products, including the Form 3, Form 3B, and Form 3L printers, all utilizing Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology. The company also provides post-processing solutions such as Form Wash and Form Cure, as well as the Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer and the Form Cell manufacturing solution. Formlabs develops high-performance materials for various applications in industries like dental, healthcare, jewelry, and education. Its PreForm software facilitates the preparation of models for printing, making it a preferred choice among professionals worldwide. With additional offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina, Formlabs continues to innovate in the field of 3D printing, enhancing the capabilities of digital fabrication.
FlexLab
Angel Round in 2013
FlexLab is an innovative company focused on intelligent manufacturing and digital fabrication. Established in 2013, it comprises a diverse team of software engineers, electronic engineers, designers, and creatives committed to transforming various sectors, including transportation, manufacturing, education, and retail. FlexLab's projects encompass a wide array of technologies, such as self-driving systems, drones, unattended retail solutions, virtual reality workshops, remote robot control, image recognition, sustainable vehicles, voice recognition, and soft robotics, catering to users in over twenty countries. The company's initial project, a 3D printed nanocopter called Flexbot, successfully raised significant funding on Kickstarter, while its subsequent project, FlexPV, won accolades at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum. FlexLab continues to explore new ideas and innovations, driven by a passion for making concepts a reality.
Formlabs
Seed Round in 2011
Formlabs Inc. is a company that designs and manufactures advanced 3D printing systems targeted at engineers, designers, and artists. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Formlabs offers a diverse range of products, including the Form 3, Form 3B, and Form 3L printers, all utilizing Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology. The company also provides post-processing solutions such as Form Wash and Form Cure, as well as the Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer and the Form Cell manufacturing solution. Formlabs develops high-performance materials for various applications in industries like dental, healthcare, jewelry, and education. Its PreForm software facilitates the preparation of models for printing, making it a preferred choice among professionals worldwide. With additional offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina, Formlabs continues to innovate in the field of 3D printing, enhancing the capabilities of digital fabrication.
NavLive specializes in real-time 3D modeling and site surveying, serving the construction, nuclear, and automotive industries. Their platform integrates multi-sensor fusion and high-precision positioning technology to create instant, accurate 3D models of both indoor and outdoor environments, empowering clients to make data-driven decisions.