A·TEAM VENTURES
Operates an online platform connecting customers with a distributed network of local 3D printers and on-demand 3D modeling services to simplify manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- A·TEAM VENTURES
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- Altos Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
Online 3D printing platform; On-demand 3D modeling service; Distributed 3D printer network
Technological Advantage
Platform network effect: as more local printers join, geographic coverage and speed improve, creating switching costs for customers reliant on distributed manufacturing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides a one-stop-shop platform that reduces manufacturing lead times and complexity by leveraging local 3D printing capacity and instant design support.
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on 3D printing (vs. broader CNC/machining), emphasizes local printer networks for faster turnaround, and bundles on-demand 3D modeling as core service.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Inventors, designers, and businesses needing on-demand 3D printing and design services
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing
Competitors
Shapeways; Xometry; Protolabs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Raised $2.3 million from Altos Ventures for its online 3D printing service Shapengine
Major Milestones
Spent several years building technical know-how and capabilities in hardware domain; planning to expand software capabilities through online and offline services; launched www.shapengine.com as part of push into on/offline software service category.