3Doodler
World's first and leading 3D printing pen manufacturer for consumers and education markets
- CEO / Founder
- Daniel Cowen
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $4.7M
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
- Key Investors
- No institutional investors - funded entirely through Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns
Technology & Products
Key Products
3Doodler offers a range of 3D printing pens, including the low-heat Start line and higher-end models, along with various accessories and educational kits.
Technological Advantage
{"First-mover advantage as world's first 3D pen","Market leader in 40+ countries","Full product range (kids to pro)","ChefDoodler - TIME Best Inventions 2023","Strong education market presence"}
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides an intuitive, screen-free way to create 3D structures instantly by extruding heated plastic that cools and solidifies immediately, bypassing the need for complex CAD software. Accessible 3D creation through handheld 3D pens for all ages and skill levels.
How They Differentiate
Pioneered the category with focus on safety (low-heat Start line), robust educational ecosystem (EDU kits for 100,000+ students), never taken institutional funding (crowdfunded only), best-selling 3D printing product ever (1.4M+ units), market leadership in 60+ countries vs. followers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Children (Start+), hobbyists (Create+), professionals (PRO), educators, chefs
Industry Verticals
{"Consumer Electronics",Education,"Arts & Crafts","Professional Design","Food (ChefDoodler)"}
Competitors
CreoPop, 3DSimo, Jer Education, Lix Pen
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
{"market_leader": "World's first 3D pen", "countries": "40+", "education_market": "Strong presence", "products_sold": "Millions", "kickstarter_backers": "26,000+"}
Major Milestones
["2010: WobbleWorks LLC founded","2013: Launched the world's first 3D printing pen on Kickstarter - world record campaign","2013: Named one of TIME Magazine's 25 Best Inventions of the Year","2015: Second Kickstarter campaign raises $1.5M","2016: Third crowdfunding round; 3Doodler Start+ received NAPPA Award","2017: Surpassed 1 million units sold","2021: Expanded into culinary market with ChefDoodler launch","NY headquarters for R&D and operations"]
Notable Customers
Amazon; Michaels; Best Buy; Target; Over 100,000 students at 5,000 schools worldwide; Sold in over 60 countries