Deezmaker
Deezmaker is a 3D printing company that manufactures 3-D printer kits sold online and at its retail store in Alhambra, California, offering 3D printing, design, and scanning services.
- CEO / Founder
- Diego Porqueras
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $143.51K
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
- Key Investors
- Crowdfunded on Kickstarter
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Services, 3D CAD Design Services, Laser Cutting Services, 3D Scanning Services, Prototyping Services
Technological Advantage
The primary business advantage was the combination of a physical retail presence with their own line of manufactured, open-source printers. This allowed them to build a strong local community, offer hands-on classes and support, and iterate on their products based on direct customer feedback.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides accessible, affordable, and open-source (hackable) 3D printers and kits, with a physical retail store serving as a community hub for learning, support, and sales.
How They Differentiate
Deezmaker differentiated itself by being a community-focused retail store first, rather than just an online seller. Their open-source philosophy and the portability of the Bukito printer also set them apart from competitors who were often focused on closed-source ecosystems or larger, stationary machines.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Hobbyists, makers, DIY enthusiasts, and educational institutions.
Industry Verticals
Consumer, Education
Competitors
MakerBot; Printrbot; LulzBot
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Deezmaker operates a retail store in Alhambra, California (relocated from San Dimas), manufactures and sells 3D printer kits online and in-store, and has launched the Maker Muscle actuator system for robotics projects.
Major Milestones
2012: Opened one of the first 3D printer retail stores in the US., 2012: Successfully funded the Bukobot 3D printer on Kickstarter, raising $40,353., 2013: Successfully funded the Bukito portable 3D printer on Kickstarter, raising $103,161.
Notable Customers
JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory); Caltech (California Institute of Technology); The Boeing Company
Funding rounds
- Crowdfunding - II$0.1M2013-01-01Lead: Kickstarter
- Crowdfunding$0.2M2012-06-07Lead: Kickstarter