Elephab
On-demand 3D printing platform for manufacturing automotive replacement parts locally in Nigeria, reducing lead times from weeks to minutes.
- CEO / Founder
- Anjola Badaru
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- Beta.Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printed automotive replacement parts; On-demand manufacturing platform
Technological Advantage
Local manufacturing reduces lead times from weeks to minutes; addresses supply chain inefficiency in emerging markets by enabling rapid prototyping and production of high-demand imported parts.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates weeks-long import wait times for automotive replacement parts by enabling local rapid manufacturing via 3D printing; reduces dependency on imported goods with high lead times.
How They Differentiate
First-mover advantage in Nigerian 3D printed replacement parts market; addresses acute local supply chain pain points.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Automotive repair shops, mechanics, and fleet operators requiring replacement parts
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Manufacturing
Competitors
Nigerian Queries article lists multiple 3D printing companies operating in Lagos (same geography/segment) but specific competitor names not extracted from snippet. Broadly, competitors are other Lagos-based on-demand 3D printing/AM service bureaus operating in the Nigerian automotive aftermarket parts space. No named direct competitors identified in new evidence.
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2017: Founded by Anjola Badaru; GE Garage incubation/graduation (exact year not specified); Series A funding from Beta.Ventures (exact date not specified in sources)
Notable Customers
Automotive repair sector confirmed as primary customer segment — use case explicitly cited is mechanics sourcing replacement parts (e.g., AC Blower components) who previously relied on used parts or slow imports. No specific named enterprise customers disclosed publicly.