CoFactory
Operates an urban innovation hub providing shared access to 3D printing and digital manufacturing equipment for rapid prototyping and small-batch production.
- CEO / Founder
- Ivan Tallarico
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €1.0M
- Latest Round
- SAFE
- Key Investors
- Marco Rigobon, Fabio Lozza, Gabriella Scapicchio, Self Group, Alberto Calori, MC Business Solution, Carlo Rossi Chauvenet, LifeGate Way, Luca Ghielmi, Chiara Rodriquez, Simone Marino, Marco Cultrera
Technology & Products
Key Products
Rapid prototyping services; 3D printing access; Digital manufacturing equipment; Small series/limited edition production
Technological Advantage
Claimed advantage of providing a 'Disneyland of 3D innovation' where hardware and expertise are shared to lower the cost of entry for digital manufacturing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables local 'zero Km' production by providing high-end 3D printing hardware and technical expertise, reducing lead times for prototypes and limited editions.
How They Differentiate
Italy's first urban 3D innovation hub focused on the design and furniture sectors, integrated into a large-scale sustainable urban regeneration project.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Designers, startups, scaleups, and businesses seeking rapid prototyping and small-batch production.
Industry Verticals
Design; Fashion; Furniture
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
€542,767 (2024 reported for Designtech S.r.l.); Hosts 8–12 startups/SMEs via the Design Momentum acceleration program; open to the broader Designtech community of designers and professionals.; Focused on rapid prototyping and small-series/limited-edition production within a 1,500 sqm hybrid facility.; Founded in 2022 by Ivan Tallarico and partners.; Official opening of the CoFactory hub in Milan's Certosa District in June 2024.; Architectural design completed by Pininfarina Architecture.; Secured €830,000 in SAFE funding in December 2024, with a €2 million seed round target for Q1 2025.; Acquisition of the 'Startupbusiness' publication in 2024.; Launch of the Design Momentum acceleration program co-financed by the Lombardy Region.; Primary focus is the Milan Certosa District and the Italian national market as a hub for 'Km0' (local) urban manufacturing. Future strategy includes global expansion through CoFactory licensing and international flagship openings planned for 2026–2027.
Major Milestones
Opened in Milan Certosa District (June 2024); Designed by Pininfarina Architecture as part of urban regeneration
Notable Customers
D-house (Pattern Group); Estel; Interface; Listone Giordano; MDD; Pedrali; Quadrifoglio Group; Tarkett; Fantoni; Kindof; Würth; Luxy; IOC; Wingamm; Microspot; Boem; Guztec; Garzanti Specialties; Atelier Pittoni; Yurt Premium Vodka; Peroni; Chiarella; Red Bull; Furf; Ambroise Maggiar Studio; Puntozero