3D Spark raises €2M funding to enhance AI-powered manufacturing decision platform
May 6, 2025
3D Spark, a B2B manufacturing and procurement SaaS startup based in Hamburg, Germany, has secured €2 million in its latest seed funding round. The investment was led by Sweden-based investor Triplefair and supported by existing investors Fraunhofer Technologie-Transfer Fonds (FTTF) and Innovationsstarter Fonds Hamburg (IFH).
3D Spark’s AI-supported platform is reported to simplify complex manufacturing decisions by providing manufacturability analysis, accurate costing analysis, smart quoting with indicative market pricing from qualified suppliers, and CO2 footprint reporting. The platform covers a wide range of materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and supports over 15 manufacturing technologies – including additive and conventional processes. Trusted by global enterprises such as Alstom, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, and Siemens Mobility, 3D Spark’s aim is to help drive efficiencies, reduce costs, and foster sustainability in the manufacturing and procurement processes.
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The newly secured funding is intended to accelerate 3D Spark’s growth through several strategic initiatives. On the product front, the company will expand its technology coverage to include broader conventional manufacturing methods like casting, milling, sheet metal fabrication, etc., thereby establishing a truly technology-agnostic platform. Enhancements to their marketplace feature will bridge the gap between enterprises and their qualified suppliers by showing instant, indicative supplier pricing for seamless RFQ management, dramatically streamlining procurement efforts.
Moreover, the funding will enable significant team growth, expanding technical expertise, and enhancing sales and customer success capabilities to support increased market demand and customer onboarding.
Fritz Lange, Co-founder and CEO of 3D Spark, stated, “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.”
“We’re particularly focused on expanding our technology coverage and enhancing our platform capabilities to address the full spectrum of manufacturing decision challenges,” Lange continued.
Robin Larsson, Managing Director, Triplefair, shared, “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. This holistic approach is where we see tremendous potential for manufacturing enterprises globally.”
Jörg Wamser, Managing Director, FTTF, added, “Over the past two years, we’ve watched 3D Spark customers achieve remarkable results – reducing component costs and cutting procurement cycles from weeks to days. 3D Spark’s data-driven approach to manufacturing decision-making represents exactly the kind of technological innovation FTTF aims to support. Plus the company’s vision to now incorporate conventional manufacturing technologies alongside Additive Manufacturing significantly expands its market potential.”
Benjamin Lakhssassi, Investment Manager, IFH, commented, “Hamburg’s industrial base is transforming through digital innovation, and 3D Spark exemplifies this evolution. Their platform bridges gaps between engineering, manufacturing, and procurement – three areas traditionally siloed in enterprise operations. We’re increasing our investment because we’ve seen first-hand how their solution drives not just cost savings, but also sustainability improvements and supply chain resilience for manufacturers.”
