Carbonseeker
A high-performance desktop 3D printer that democratizes industrial-grade continuous fiber composite manufacturing at a consumer-accessible price point.
- CEO / Founder
- Liu Rui
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- $13.3M
- Latest Round
- Kickstarter (March 2026)
- Key Investors
- HKUST Entrepreneurship Fund; Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP); Anisoprint (Strategic/Technical Partner); Kickstarter backers
Technology & Products
Key Products
["FibreSeeker 3 (Continuous Fiber 3D Printer with CFC/CFF technology)","FibreSeek Aura (Proprietary slicing and structural analysis software, formerly Rocket Slicer)","Specialized Materials (Continuous Carbon Fiber X-CCF, Continuous Glass Fiber X-CGF, and high-strength thermoplastic matrices)","Continuous Fiber Coextrusion (CFC) Print Head Kits","Open Material System supporting PLA, PETG, ABS, PC, PA (Nylon)"]
Technological Advantage
Utilizes a patented dual-extrusion process where dry continuous fiber is impregnated with thermoplastic resin inside the nozzle, allowing for variable fiber volume fractions and complex lattice reinforcement structures.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers parts with tensile strength up to 900MPa (over 2x the strength of 6061 aluminum) using aerospace-grade CFC technology for 1/10th the cost of industrial competitors like Markforged.
How They Differentiate
Disrupts the industrial market by offering Continuous Fiber Coextrusion (CFC) technology at a consumer-accessible price point (sub-$3,000) vs. competitors' $15,000-$50,000+ systems. It features an open material ecosystem, allowing users to utilize standard filaments reinforced with continuous fiber, unlike the closed ecosystems of Markforged.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Mechanical engineers, SMEs, aerospace/automotive researchers, robotics startups, and advanced makers/hobbyists.
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace & Defense","Automotive Prototyping","Robotics & Industrial Automation","Sports Equipment & Medical Orthotics","Research & Education"]
Competitors
Markforged; Anisoprint; Desktop Metal; Bambu Lab
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Raised over $2.1M USD on Kickstarter within weeks of launch (2024); raised over $4.7M on Kickstarter by late 2025; reached $2M in funding within first three days of campaign; recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2024; backed by Sequoia Capital and GF Securities
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2023 by former Anisoprint core team members","CEO Ryan Liu named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2024","Launched FibreSeeker 3 on Kickstarter in Q3 2024, surpassing $2M USD funding","Total reported funding reached over 30 million RMB (~$4.2M USD) including seed and crowdfunding","Raised over $4.7M on Kickstarter by late 2025","Series Seed round $4.4M completed January 2026","Backed by Sequoia Capital and GF Securities"]
Notable Customers
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST); Composite Printing Canada; Aerospace and robotics research labs; NASA and Airbus (legacy/team experience via Anisoprint); 1,000+ Kickstarter backers for the FibreSeeker 3