FabGate
Operates a marketplace platform connecting customers with 3D printing service providers for online 3D printing services and rapid prototyping, enabling material selection and vendor quotes.
- CEO / Founder
- Saied Tehrani
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.3B
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing service marketplace
Technological Advantage
Platform advantage: network effect from connecting users with multiple service providers; early mover in 3D printing service marketplaces (launched 2012)
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Simplifies access to multiple 3D printing vendors through a single platform, allowing users to upload 3D models, select materials (e.g., plastics, metals like gold and titanium), and receive competitive quotes, reducing sourcing time and effort.
How They Differentiate
Marketplace model aggregating multiple 3D printing service providers, unlike direct manufacturers; early launch (2012) provided initial user base traction
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Individuals and businesses needing 3D printing services
Industry Verticals
General Manufacturing; Rapid Prototyping
Competitors
Xometry; Hubs; Protolabs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Attracted around 1000 users and more than 10 companies offering 3D printing services within weeks of launch in December 2012
Major Milestones
Launched marketplace in December 2012; Reached ~1000 users and 10+ service providers shortly after launch