Chizel
B2B cloud manufacturing platform providing on-demand additive manufacturing (3D printing) and traditional manufacturing services (CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal) for rapid prototyping and batch production.
- CEO / Founder
- Yash Rane
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $118K
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- GSF India; Lemon Ideas; National Design Business Incubator; Powerhouse Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Services (FDM, SLA, SLS, DMLS); CNC Machining; Injection Molding; Sheet Metal Fabrication; Vacuum Casting; Finishing & Coloring
Technological Advantage
Data-driven platform aggregates manufacturing processes, materials, and logistics, reducing procurement complexity; defensible through proprietary software and network effects with 700+ suppliers.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces manufacturing lead times by up to 70% through instant quoting, centralized quality control, and access to a global network of 700+ vetted suppliers, enabling on-demand production without capital investment.
How They Differentiate
Focus on Indian market with localized supply chain (700+ domestic suppliers) vs. global competitors; proprietary platform offers instant quotes and integrated quality control, while competitors often rely on manual processes.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineering firms, hardware companies, product designers, and SMEs requiring custom parts
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Consumer Electronics; Medical Devices; Industrial Equipment
Competitors
Xometry; 3D Hubs; Protolabs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Served 200+ customers pan-India and manufactured 20,000+ parts in metal and plastic within 12 months (as of 2021).
Major Milestones
Founded in 2014; Raised seed funding in 2018; Acquired by Truventor in 2020; Reached 700+ supplier network
Notable Customers
Volvo, Capgemini, Funskool, Eaton, Thermax, Mahindra automobiles, Lam Research