Aniwaa
AI-powered B2B marketplace and comparison platform for additive manufacturing equipment (3D printers, scanners, post-processing systems), indexing 2,400+ products from 700+ suppliers with integrated benchmarking, filtering, and supplier matching tools.
- CEO / Founder
- Martin Lansard
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Defunct
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Smart Axiata Digital Innovation Fund (SADIF)
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printer comparison engine (2,100+ SKUs indexed as of 2023); 3D Scanner database (430+ products); Post-processing equipment database; VR/AR device comparison tools; Manufacturer brand pages (self-service account management); Metascore aggregation system (ratings from trusted sources); Side-by-side benchmarking tools (compare up to 4 products)
Technological Advantage
Network effects from 700+ suppliers and manufacturers actively managing listings; switching costs via entrenched user base (thousands of professional buyers using platform for research). Data advantage through comprehensive product database and performance benchmarking. First-mover advantage in AM marketplace space (founded 2013, established by mid-2010s).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Centralizes fragmented AM hardware research and procurement by providing neutral third-party product comparison, comprehensive specifications, supplier directory, and lead generation—reducing buyer research time and helping manufacturers reach qualified leads in a consolidated platform.
How They Differentiate
Only dedicated AM marketplace with comprehensive product database (2,400+ SKUs), manufacturer self-service accounts (160+ as of 2024), and metascore-based neutral ratings. Broader scope than single-vendor solutions or OEM comparison tools.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Professional AM buyers (engineers, procurement teams, OEMs), AM hardware manufacturers and resellers seeking B2B lead generation
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing (professional/industrial); 3D Scanning; Extended Reality (VR/AR); Manufacturing & Engineering
Competitors
Ponoko (NZ/Oakland; formerly VC-backed; competitor mentioned in PitchBook results)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Platform grew from side project (2012-2013) to 2,400+ indexed products and 700+ suppliers; secured government innovation fund investment (circa 2018-2019); 160+ manufacturers actively managing brand presence on platform as of 2024; thousands of professional users accessing platform daily.
Major Milestones
2013: Launched as 3D printer comparison website (English, then French in 2014); 2018: Raised seed funding to build first dedicated AM marketplace; 2019-2020: Pivoted to B2B marketplace model with manufacturer self-service accounts; 2023: Launched redesigned 3D scanner comparison engine (430+ products); 2024: Reached 160+ manufacturers with active self-service accounts; published comprehensive AM hardware infographic (600+ suppliers); 2025: Announced shutdown of operations after 12 years as largest 3D printer database
Notable Customers
3D Systems (supplier/partner); Stratasys (implied via company pages indexed); Raise 3D (product reviewed); Multiple OEMs and resellers (160+ active manufacturer accounts)