Functionalize
Develops F-Electric®, a highly electrically conductive 3D printing filament that enables printing of complete circuits, switches, and connectors directly into 3D printed structures.
- CEO / Founder
- Mike Toutonghi
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $461.5K
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- Madrona Venture Group, Wazzuf Ventures, Creative Destruction Lab
Technology & Products
Key Products
F-Electric conductive filament
Technological Advantage
Proprietary formulation yields surface resistance significantly lower than competing conductive filaments (verified in third-party comparisons), enabling direct printing of functional circuits without post-processing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables on-demand 3D printing of integrated electronic components, eliminating soldering and assembly steps, reducing prototyping time from weeks to hours, and allowing rapid iteration of IoT devices, wearables, and custom electronics.
How They Differentiate
F-Electric claims higher conductivity (lower surface resistance) than ProtoPlant's Conductive PLA and Multi3D's Electrifi, with better printability and adhesion due to nano-composite formulation; enables printing of complete circuits vs. simple traces.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Makers, hobbyists, engineers, and small businesses using FDM 3D printers for prototyping and functional electronic parts.
Industry Verticals
Electronics; IoT; Wearables; Education; Prototyping
Competitors
ProtoPlant (Conductive PLA); Multi3D (Electrifi); Carbon Black-based conductive filaments
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Kickstarter campaign generated $6,657 in pledges on first day; pre-orders secured leading to manufacturing partnership with Protoparadigm.
Major Milestones
2013: Company founded; 2014: Kickstarter campaign launched; 2015: $461.5K venture funding raised; 2015: F-Electric filament began shipping
Notable Customers
Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, Amazon