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Factory Of Us

ServiceIstanbul, TurkeyFounded 2021· One of 1986 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Produces sustainable furniture using large-scale 3D printing with 100% recyclable biocomposite materials made from agricultural waste, enabling circular design and on-demand manufacturing.

CEO / Founder
Betül Karaca
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$4.31M
Latest Round
Series A
Key Investors
Shearwater Capital, Martin

Technology & Products

Key Products

3D-printed furniture (tables, chairs, decorative pieces); Custom project-based furniture solutions; Sustainable hotel furniture

Technological Advantage

Proprietary biocomposite material formulation from agricultural waste and large-format 3D printing process optimized for furniture production, enabling 90% reduction in carbon emissions and full recyclability.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces carbon emissions in production by up to 90% through waste-based biocomposites and 3D printing, offering fully recyclable furniture that can be broken down and reprinted into new products, eliminating material waste and enabling flexible design changes.

How They Differentiate

Focuses exclusively on sustainable furniture using waste-based biocomposites and circular production model, unlike general AM service bureaus that offer broad materials and industries; achieves 90% lower carbon emissions versus traditional furniture manufacturing.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Architects, artists, hotels, institutions, and individual consumers (B2B and B2C)

Industry Verticals

Furniture; Hospitality; Architecture; Interior Design

Competitors

Stratasys Direct; Materialise; Xometry

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Selected among top 18 startups for Arya Investment Preparation Program 2024 in collaboration with Akbank; won award as one of top 6 startups in growth investment process with Akbank and Arya Investment; participating in Sustainable Growth Program with WWF, HSBC, and Tenity gaining access to global networks and funding opportunities; established first office in Istanbul in 2023 and initial workshop in Çanakkale in 2024; claims minimum 90% reduction in environmental impact for furniture sector through recycling and 3D printing.

Major Milestones

Participation in Sustainable Growth Program with WWF, HSBC, and Tenity; Exhibition at Paris Maison & Objet 2024 with Stoneline Collections; Collaboration on sustainable housing project in Miami with FL Fuoriserie

Notable Customers

FL Fuoriserie (Miami housing project); Stoneline Collections (Paris Maison & Objet); Hotels and institutions (unspecified names)

https://factoryofus.com

Why this company matters

Factory Of Us occupies a niche at the intersection of sustainable furniture and additive manufacturing. Unlike general AM service bureaus that serve multiple industries, it focuses exclusively on furniture using a proprietary biocomposite made from agricultural waste. This circular model allows used furniture to be broken down and reprinted into new products, eliminating material waste and enabling flexible design changes.

The company uses large-format material extrusion (MEX) 3D printing optimized for furniture production. Its biocomposite material is 100% recyclable and derived from agricultural waste, enabling a claimed 90% reduction in carbon emissions compared to traditional furniture manufacturing. The process supports on-demand production and design iteration without tooling costs.

Factory Of Us serves architects, hotels, institutions, and individual consumers. Notable projects include a sustainable housing project in Miami with FL Fuoriserie and an exhibition at Paris Maison & Objet 2024 with Stoneline Collections. The company also participates in a Sustainable Growth Program with WWF, HSBC, and Tenity, gaining access to global networks and funding opportunities.

The company's moat lies in its proprietary material formulation and circular production model, which are difficult to replicate quickly. However, it faces competition from large AM service bureaus like Stratasys Direct and Materialise, which could enter the sustainable furniture niche. Scaling production and maintaining a consistent supply of agricultural waste feedstock are open questions. Factory Of Us has raised $4.31M from investors including Shearwater Capital.