Diabatix
Cloud-based generative design software (ColdStream) that automatically optimizes thermal management components (heatsinks, cold plates) for manufacturability across traditional and additive manufacturing methods, reducing design time from weeks to hours while improving cooling performance 15–60%+.
- CEO / Founder
- Lieven Vervecken
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €2M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- Saffelberg Investments
Technology & Products
Key Products
ColdStream — primary SaaS platform (cloud-based generative thermal design, topology optimization, CFD simulation, manufacturability constraints, integrations with Ansys, CAD systems); ColdStream for Ansys — native Ansys plugin; ColdStream for CAD-IT — regional integration (South Korea)
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Fastest thermal design iteration (concept-to-production-ready in <5 minutes vs. weeks with manual design); 22–60% improvements in thermal performance (e.g., 55% better CPU cooling with Amnovis copper 3D printing, 60% improvement in LN2 heatsink efficiency); automatic manufacturability-locked designs eliminate post-optimization failures. VERIFIED: Partnerships with 3D Systems, Panasonic, Ansys confirm technology adoption by tier-1 OEMs; Deloitte Fast 50 recognition (Belgium) as fastest-growing company validates market traction; multiple webinars and case studies with reference customers (Amnovis, SkatterBencher, ElmorLabs, 3D Systems) demonstrate field validation.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates manual thermal design iterations; generates production-ready designs optimized for specific manufacturing constraints (material, process, machine capabilities) in minutes; integrates with CAD/CAM and Ansys CFD; reduces development cost 30–40% and accelerates time-to-market by 4–6 weeks; enables adoption of advanced manufacturing (AM) by automating design for manufacturability.
How They Differentiate
Diabatix differentiates via: (1) MANUFACTURABILITY-FIRST DESIGN — unlike general-purpose CFD tools, Diabatix bakes manufacturing constraints into generative design from concept; (2) MANUFACTURING METHOD AGNOSTIC — single platform optimizes for traditional machining, 3D printing, or hybrid processes without manual redesign; (3) FULLY AUTONOMOUS GENERATION — AI eliminates human bias; typical CFD tools require expert intervention; (4) ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SPECIALIZATION — core positioning on AM design optimization; competitors optimize for traditional manufacturing primarily; (5) THERMAL SPECIALIZATION — narrow focus on thermal (vs. broad multiphysics) enables deeper optimization.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Thermal engineers, electronics manufacturers, automotive/EV makers, high-performance computing (HPC) OEMs, aerospace engineers; product-driven startups
Industry Verticals
Electronics & Semiconductors (CPU/GPU cooling, power electronics); Automotive & Electric Vehicles (battery thermal management, motor cooling); Aerospace & Defense (component cooling, thermal management); High-Performance Computing (liquid nitrogen coolers, advanced heatsinks); Industrial Equipment & Machinery
Competitors
Altair Engineering (OptiFE, hyperworks thermal simulation suite); Ansys (Fluent, AIM thermal CFD); COMSOL (multiphysics thermal modeling); Siemens (Simcenter, NX thermal); Autodesk (Fusion 360 simulation add-ins)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Awarded Deloitte Fast 50 in Belgium's fastest-growing companies (Electronic Devices, Hardware & Semiconductor category); team grew from 1 (2016) to 12 (2025); customer base includes 3 of world's top electronics manufacturers (3D Systems, Panasonic, Silicon Valley giants); product transitioned from consulting (2016–2020) → SaaS launch (2021 ColdStream) → rapid AI/generative design enhancement (2022–2025).
Major Milestones
2016: Founded as thermal engineering consultancy; 2020: Developed proprietary generative design algorithm (shift from services to technology); 2021: Launched ColdStream SaaS platform (customer-driven pivot from consulting); 2023: Ansys partnership announced (major technology/go-to-market validation); 2023: Deloitte Fast 50 Belgium recognition; 2024: AI-designed liquid nitrogen heatsink (record thermal performance) with 3D Systems, SkatterBencher, ElmorLabs; 2024–2025: South Korea regional partnership (CAD-IT), expanded partnerships with regional resellers (Alpha Numerics)
Notable Customers
3D Systems (joint R&D, AI-designed heatsinks); Panasonic (world-renowned engineering partner, multiple use cases); SkatterBencher (extreme overclocking, CPU cooling); ElmorLabs (high-performance computing hardware); Silicon Valley tech companies (unnamed; multiple references); Electronics cooling specialists (via Amnovis case study); Automotive/EV thermal engineering teams (via Ansys integration)