Cool Components
Online retailer of electronic components and affordable non-kit 3D printers for makers, hobbyists, and educational institutions in Europe.
- CEO / Founder
- Chris Elsworthy
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Electronic components (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Sparkfun, Adafruit); 3D printers; Development boards; Power supplies; Own-brand products
Technological Advantage
Early mover advantage in European market for affordable 3D printers; broad supplier network for electronic components.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides easy access to affordable electronic components and 3D printers, reducing procurement difficulty and cost for DIY and educational projects.
How They Differentiate
Focus on affordable non-kit 3D printers and electronic components for hobbyists and education, with early European market entry.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Hobbyists, makers, students, academics, universities, NHS trusts, commercial companies
Industry Verticals
Education; Electronics; DIY/Hobbyist; Research
Competitors
The Pi Hut; Pimoroni; Sparkfun
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Served hundreds of thousands of customers since 2004; revenue under $5 million.
Major Milestones
Started trading in 2004; One of first to sell affordable non-kit 3D printers in Europe
Notable Customers
Universities; NHS trusts; Commercial companies