Cliever
Brazilian pioneer in 3D printing technology, manufacturing high-quality FDM filaments, 3D printers, and related solutions for industrial, educational, and professional applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Rodrigo Krug
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Pivot
- Total Funding
- $527.0K
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Criatec 2, Triaxis Capital, Crescera Capital, Confrapar
Technology & Products
Key Products
["3D Printers (CL1, CL1 Black Edition, CL2 Pro, CL2 Pro Plus, SL1)","FDM Filaments (PLA, ABS, PLA SILK, PETG, High Speed/SpeedX)","3D Printing Resins (action figure, beginner, model-grade, washable)","Cliever Lab Software (3D printer control and file preparation)","3D Printing Accessories and Adhesives","Technical Support and Consulting Services"]
Technological Advantage
Combines pioneering R&D capabilities from university incubator origins (PUCRS RAIAR) with practical market experience. Developed proprietary Cliever Lab software for seamless 3D printing workflow. Offers both FDM and resin-based printing technologies (SL1 for high-precision applications like dentistry and jewelry). Maintains competitive pricing while delivering premium quality through continuous innovation in material science and manufacturing processes.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides cutting-edge yet cost-efficient 3D printing solutions with 100% Brazilian-developed technology, offering high-quality filaments at competitive prices with exceptional customer support, enabling accessible additive manufacturing across multiple industries.
How They Differentiate
First Brazilian company to engineer and produce 3D printers with 100% nationally developed technology (2011). Won INFO Start prize as Brazil's most innovative startup and named Top 45 Startups to Watch by Exame magazine. Successfully pivoted from hardware manufacturing focus to primarily filament production while maintaining comprehensive 3D printing solutions. Maintains strategic partnership with eSUN since 2015 for premium materials distribution in Brazil.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial businesses, educational institutions, professional prototyping services, dental and jewelry markets, manufacturing companies, and 3D printing enthusiasts in Brazil
Industry Verticals
["Industrial Manufacturing","Education and Research","Prototyping and Product Development","Dental/Orthodontics","Jewelry Design","Architecture","Engineering","Automotive","Consumer Products"]
Competitors
3D Criar (3DCRIAR); Trideo; Yller
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Grew from university incubator project (2011) to established manufacturer with 11-50 employees. Successfully transitioned business model from hardware manufacturing to materials-focused production. Maintained 5,868+ Facebook followers and active market presence since 2011.
Major Milestones
["Founded as Brazil's first 3D printer manufacturer (2011)","Won INFO Start prize as Brazil's most innovative startup","Named Top 45 Startups to Watch by Exame magazine","Strategic partnership with eSUN established (April 2015)","Secured $527K Seed funding led by Criatec 2 (October 2015)","Successfully pivoted from hardware to materials-focused business model","Expanded product line to include SL1 resin printer for dental/jewelry markets"]
Notable Customers
Industrial manufacturing companies; Educational institutions; Dental/orthodontic practices; Jewelry designers; Engineering firms