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
- Defunct
- 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.
Funding rounds
- Seed2017-09Lead: Beta.Ventures · Source: LinkedIn / 3DPrint.com