Craftcloud
Global 3D printing marketplace that compares real-time quotes from 150+ vetted manufacturers worldwide, enabling instant access to FDM, SLS, MJF, SLA, DMLS, SLM, and EBM services—from prototypes to production parts—with transparent pricing, lead times, and material selection across 95 countries.
- CEO / Founder
- Mathias Plica
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $8.85M
- Latest Round
- Seed (November 2020)
- Key Investors
- HZG Group (growth round, 2024, lead investor); High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF, early investor); Bayern Kapital (German state investment fund); Deutsche Balaton AG (German investment company)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Craftcloud is a global 3D printing and CNC manufacturing marketplace that offers instant quotes for various technologies (FDM, SLS, MJF, SLA, DMLS, SLM, EBM, Binder Jetting) and materials. It connects users with a network of vetted manufacturers for prototypes and production parts.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary real-time quote aggregation and comparison engine across multi-technology manufacturing network. Trademark brand (Craftcloud®) with high brand recognition in AM industry. Network effects: 150+ vetted suppliers + 140,000+ customers + 8M+ parts produced = data flywheel for quality scoring and demand forecasting. Integrated media-to-marketplace funnel reduces customer acquisition cost vs. standalone marketplaces.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates 80–90% of sourcing time by aggregating real-time quotes from global providers; transparent price comparison + lead time + quality assurance = best-in-class sourcing; no minimum order quantities; access to specialty materials (titanium, precious metals for jewelry, engineering polymers, resins); on-demand local or global fulfillment flexibility.
How They Differentiate
Unlike Xometry (primarily CNC-focused) or Protolabs (owned by PE, higher pricing), Craftcloud is pure-play 3D printing marketplace with multi-technology depth (FDM, SLS, MJF, SLA, DMLS, SLM, EBM, Binder Jetting). Unique media moat (All3DP magazine) vs competitors → organic customer acquisition + trust. Real-time quote across 150+ providers vs single-supplier or limited-network competitors = transparent pricing power. 140,000+ customers + 8M+ parts = largest installed base for AM marketplace comparison benchmarking.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineers, designers, manufacturers (B2B/B2C); from students and hobbyists to enterprise OEMs
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Automotive; Medical Devices; Jewelry; Engineering & Manufacturing; Product Design & Prototyping; Consumer Hardware; Industrial Parts
Competitors
Xometry (on-demand manufacturing with 2,000+ European suppliers; multi-process including 3D printing); Protolabs (owned by Iridian Capital; rapid manufacturing with instant quoting; 3D printing + CNC + injection molding); Sculpteo (French 3D printing service platform with marketplace features)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue ~$10M annually; 8+ million parts produced to date; 140,000+ businesses served across 95 countries; 150+ partner manufacturers; 1,000+ customers rated 'Excellent' on Trustpilot; 1.5M+ monthly visitors to All3DP magazine (customer acquisition engine); team scaled to ~30 employees.
Major Milestones
2014: All3DP GmbH founded by Mathias Plica, Stefan Schwarz-Ulrich, Anatol Locker; 2014: All3DP.com launched as leading 3D printing magazine; Post-2016: Craftcloud marketplace launched (one of first 3D printing service marketplaces globally); 2020s: Grew to 140,000+ customers, 8M+ parts produced, 95+ countries; 2024: HZG Group growth funding (September 2024); 2025: Mikkel Kring appointed Managing Director to accelerate growth (February 2025)
Notable Customers
140,000+ businesses across 95 countries (aggregate customer base); 1,000+ customers with 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating; Reference case: Custom fixture manufacturer (precision aerospace/industrial) cut setup time from multi-day to 30 seconds using Craftcloud + local SLA provider