Hamburg-based 3D Spark has received €2 million in seed funding to expand its manufacturing decision platform. The investment was led by Swedish investor Triplefair, with continued support from existing investors Fraunhofer Technologie-Transfer Fonds and Innovationsstarter Fonds Hamburg. Founded in 2021, the B2B manufacturing and procurement SaaS startup plans to use the funds to enhance its technology coverage and marketplace capabilities.
The company’s AI-supported platform helps businesses select efficient manufacturing options by analyzing thousands of production alternatives simultaneously. The system compares additive manufacturing with conventional methods across various materials including metals, polymers, and ceramics. Current clients include major enterprises such as Alstom, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, and Siemens Mobility.
“This funding marks a significant milestone for 3D Spark. With the combined expertise and support of our investors, we’re better positioned than ever to achieve our vision of simplifying and revolutionising industrial component manufacturing and procurement,” said Fritz Lange, Co-founder & CEO of 3D Spark.
The platform provides manufacturability analysis, costing information, supplier pricing, and CO₂ footprint reporting across more than 15 manufacturing technologies. 3D Spark plans to expand its technology coverage to include additional conventional manufacturing methods like casting, milling, and sheet metal fabrication. This expansion aims to create a technology-agnostic platform that addresses various manufacturing needs.
Robin Larsson, Managing Director at Triplefair, highlighted the platform’s unique approach: “Manufacturing digitalisation is accelerating, but most solutions address only isolated parts of the value chain. 3D Spark’s comprehensive platform uniquely combines design analysis, multi-technology manufacturing assessment, and procurement optimisation in one integrated solution.”
The funding will also support enhancements to 3D Spark’s marketplace feature, designed to streamline connections between enterprises and suppliers. Additionally, the investment will enable team growth with expanded technical expertise and improved sales and customer success capabilities.
Source: eu-startups.com