Currant3D
Currant3D develops and manufactures 3D printers and materials for food, with a focus on creating plant-based meat alternatives and intricate sugar-based confections.
- CEO / Founder
- Kyle von Hasseln
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $6.45M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- 3D Systems
Technology & Products
Key Products
["CURRANT C1 3D Printer","3D printed food ingredients (e.g., sugar, plant-based proteins)","Custom 3D food design services"]
Technological Advantage
The ability to create custom and complex food designs at scale provides a significant advantage for high-end culinary applications and marketing activations. Their established brand, Sugar Lab, gives them a strong foothold in the custom confections market.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Providing the tools and technology to create novel and customized food experiences, enabling chefs and food companies to innovate and differentiate their offerings.
How They Differentiate
Currant3D differentiates itself through its focus on both hardware (C1 Printer) and a direct-to-consumer brand (Sugar Lab). Their binder jetting technology is noted for its ability to create high-resolution, full-color designs, particularly with sugar, and they are expanding this expertise to savory applications like plant-based meat.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Culinary professionals, restaurants, event planners, and food manufacturers.
Industry Verticals
["Food & Beverage","Hospitality","Events"]
Competitors
Redefine Meat; Natural Machines (Foodini); byFlow
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
["2012: The Sugar Lab is founded.","2013: The Sugar Lab is acquired by 3D Systems.","2020: The technology is reacquired by the original founders.","2021: Rebranded as Currant3D and raised $1.45M in startup capital.","2022: Raised a $5M funding round."]
Notable Customers
Apple; Amazon; Netflix; Google