14Trees
Provides construction 3D printing services for affordable housing and schools using proprietary IROKO printers and low-carbon cement-based inks, reducing construction time by up to 70% and carbon footprint by 50% compared to traditional methods.
- CEO / Founder
- Abhinav Sinha
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- $10M+
- Latest Round
- Series A-1 - Undisclosed - October 2024
- Key Investors
- Holcim; British International Investment (BII); Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing technology for affordable housing and schools, utilizing proprietary IROKO printers and low-carbon cement-based inks.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary IROKO printer technology with multi-laser system controlling print quality 50 times per second for improved performance and safety; access to Holcim's sustainable cement materials (TectorPrint) reduces carbon footprint by 50-70%; joint venture structure provides capital, supply chain, and distribution advantages.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces construction time from months to weeks (walls printed in 12-18 hours, complete buildings in ~1 month) and cuts carbon footprint by 50-70% versus conventional building methods, enabling rapid deployment of affordable, sustainable housing and schools.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on affordable housing in Africa with proprietary IROKO printer and Holcim's low-carbon inks, achieving 50-70% carbon reduction and rapid deployment (walls in 12-18 hours); backed by Holcim, BII, and Amazon for scale, unlike smaller startups.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Construction contractors, developers, governments, and NGOs in Africa, Europe, and the U.S. seeking sustainable, affordable housing and infrastructure solutions.
Industry Verticals
Construction; Affordable Housing; Education Infrastructure; Commercial Real Estate
Competitors
Apis Cor; Alquist 3D; ChangeMaker 3D
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Has delivered 10% of the world's 3D-printed buildings; projects across Africa since 2020; expanding to Europe and U.S. markets.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2016 as Holcim-CDC joint venture; Delivered first 3D-printed house in Africa (2020); Built world's first 3D-printed school in Malawi (2021); Launched IROKO 3D printer in Africa (2023); Secured investment from Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund (2024)
Notable Customers
UNICEF; Holcim; CDC Group; Bamburi Cement; LafargeHolcim