ExtraBold
ExtraBold develops high-speed, large-format pellet-type 3D printers that directly melt plastic pellets instead of proprietary filament, enabling cost-effective manufacturing of large industrial components using recycled and sustainable materials.
- CEO / Founder
- Yuji Hara
- Team Size
- 15
- Stage
- Commercial stage with products in market; raised ~¥620M total funding (¥360M Series A in 2021, ¥260M in 2023); operating with 15 team members and Singapore R&D subsidiary
- Total Funding
- ¥620,000,000 (~$4.0M USD)
- Latest Round
- Series A extension round (¥260M, Oct 2023)
- Key Investors
- ["Real Tech Holdings (lead investor, Series A 2021)","Mitsubishi Chemical Group (strategic investor, 2023)","Mistletoe LLC (initial investor/founder)","Additional undisclosed VCs and corporate investors"]
Technology & Products
Key Products
["EXF-12 - Large-format pellet-type 3D printer with FANUC controller, housed in 12-foot container with maximum build dimensions of 1700×1300×1020mm","REX-BUTLER - Collaborative robot-based 3D printer featuring multi-axis printing capabilities with integrated cutting and forming functions","Butler Method™ - Proprietary collaborative robot-based design philosophy for large-format pellet 3D printing addressing print quality, stable operation, on-site implementation, and operational costs","BOLDGYM ACADEMY - Membership-based manufacturing training gym providing access to 3D printing systems and resources","Custom 3D Print Heads - Proprietary pellet extrusion printheads for industrial applications"]
Technological Advantage
Three core differentiators: (1) Direct pellet melting eliminates expensive filament dependency, reducing material costs by up to 90%; (2) High-speed large-scale production achieving 15kg/hour output for components up to 1700×1300×1020mm; (3) Material flexibility supporting diverse recycled and sustainable plastics including bio-based polymers, supporting Green Creative™ sustainability initiative
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing companies requiring large-format additive manufacturing, automotive manufacturers, furniture and interior design companies, companies seeking sustainable manufacturing solutions through recycled plastics
Industry Verticals
["Automotive (large exterior parts, metal-to-plastic conversion)","Industrial Manufacturing (tooling, mold-less small-batch production)","Furniture and Interior Design (sustainable, upcycled materials)","Additive Manufacturing Hardware","Sustainable/Circular Economy Manufacturing","Recycled Materials Processing"]
Competitors
["Modix (Israel) - Large-format 3D printer manufacturer with MAMA 1,700 series featuring hybrid pellet/filament extrusion","Caracol AM (Italy) - Industrial large-scale additive manufacturing with pellet extrusion technology","Massive Dimension (USA) - Large-format pellet extruder 3D printers and robotic cell systems"]