What is Velo3d?
Velo3D, Inc. operates at the intersection of aerospace engineering and industrial software, specializing in metal additive three-dimensional printing. The company provides a comprehensive ecosystem that includes its proprietary Sapphire and Sapphire XC printers, the Flow design software, and the Assure quality control platform. By integrating Intelligent Fusion technology, Velo3D enables the production of complex, high-value metal parts for sectors such as space exploration, defense, and energy. Its business model, which encompasses both direct sales and leasing, allows it to serve a diverse clientele ranging from agile startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, effectively bridging the gap between digital design and physical manufacturing excellence.
How much funding has Velo3d raised?
Velo3d has raised a total of $112.5M across 5 funding rounds:
Series A
$22.1M
Series B
$28M
Series D
$28M
Unspecified
$12M
Debt
$22.4M
Series A (2015): $22.1M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series B (2016): $28M led by Khosla Ventures
Series D (2020): $28M supported by Khosla Ventures, TNSC, Playground, Piva, and Bessemer Investment Partners
Unspecified (2020): $12M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2024): $22.4M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Velo3d
Khosla Ventures
A prominent venture capital firm founded by Vinod Khosla, focusing on breakthrough technologies across sectors including enterprise software, robotics, and sustainable energy.
Playground
An investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs to build transformative companies, often focusing on deep tech and hardware-centric innovations.
TNSC
A strategic investor providing capital and industry expertise to support the scaling of advanced manufacturing and industrial technology firms.
What's next for Velo3d?
With the recent strategic investment, Velo3D is well-positioned to accelerate its research and development initiatives, particularly in refining its proprietary printing processes and expanding its software capabilities. The company's focus will likely remain on enhancing the throughput and reliability of its Sapphire platform to meet the rigorous standards of the aviation and space industries. As the global supply chain continues to prioritize localized, on-demand manufacturing, Velo3D's ability to deliver precision-engineered parts will be a key driver of its long-term growth. Investors and industry analysts will be watching closely to see how the firm utilizes this capital to optimize its operational efficiency and capture a larger share of the burgeoning additive manufacturing market.
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