Forma Systems
Develops large-scale additive manufacturing systems and design tools for 3D printing low-carbon housing using materials like concrete and earth, reducing construction costs and carbon footprint through shape optimization.
- CEO / Founder
- Alexander (Sandy) Curth
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $290.3K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- MassCEC
Technology & Products
Key Products
Large-scale 3D printing systems for construction; Design and optimization software for building structures; Low-carbon building systems using concrete and earth
Technological Advantage
Proprietary shape optimization algorithms and large-scale 3D printing process for construction materials, reducing material use and embodied carbon by 30-50% compared to traditional methods.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces concrete construction costs and carbon footprint by 30-50% through shape optimization and automated 3D printing, enabling faster, more sustainable affordable housing production.
How They Differentiate
Focus on shape optimization and computational design for material efficiency (30-50% reduction in material use vs. standard 3DCP), specialized in low-carbon materials like earth vs. competitors' primary use of concrete.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Construction manufacturers, affordable housing developers, sustainable building projects
Industry Verticals
Construction; Architecture; Engineering
Competitors
ICON; COBOD; Apis Cor
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Raised $15M Series A in 2025 (led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures); Team grew from 12 to 45 employees (2023-2026); Deployed 5 pilot systems with 40% cost reduction demonstrated in trials.
Major Milestones
2025 MIT Climate and Energy Prize winner
Notable Customers
Skanska (pilot project for affordable housing in Sweden); ICON (collaboration on concrete printing tech); Local housing authorities in Massachusetts (demo units).