What is Freeform?
Founded in 2018, Freeform operates at the intersection of artificial intelligence and industrial manufacturing. The company develops autonomous metal 3D printing factories that utilize proprietary software to sense, learn, and control metal formation in real time. By integrating machine learning with physical hardware, Freeform enables the on-demand production of mission-critical components with unprecedented speed and cost-efficiency. Its platform serves a diverse array of high-stakes industries, including robotics, marine, automotive, and consumer electronics, effectively bringing the flexibility of software-defined systems to the physical manufacturing floor.
How much funding has Freeform raised?
Freeform has raised a total of $126M across 3 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$45M
Other Financing Round
$14M
Series B
$67M
Other Financing Round (2023): $45M with participation from Two Sigma Ventures, Threshold Ventures, and Founders Fund
Other Financing Round (2024): $14M led by NVentures, AE Ventures, Boeing, and NVIDIA
Series B (2026): $67M supported by Founders Fund, NVentures, AE Ventures, Linse Capital, and Threshold Ventures
Key Investors in Freeform
Founders Fund
A venture capital firm known for backing transformative companies across various sectors, with a history of supporting industry-defining organizations like SpaceX and Palantir.
NVIDIA
A global leader in graphics processing units and artificial intelligence computing solutions, providing the essential hardware and software infrastructure for high-performance machine learning applications.
Threshold Ventures
A venture firm that provides hands-on strategic mentorship and operational guidance to startups, focusing on market development and scaling core technologies.
What's next for Freeform?
With the successful closure of its latest financing round, Freeform is well-positioned to accelerate the deployment of its autonomous manufacturing systems. The strategic focus will likely shift toward expanding production capacity and deepening its footprint within the defense and aerospace supply chains. As the company matures, the integration of its AI-native platform into broader industrial ecosystems will be critical for maintaining its competitive edge. Investors are closely watching how Freeform scales its software-defined factories to handle increasingly complex, high-volume production requirements while maintaining the precision and quality standards required by its global customer base.
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