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GEEXFOOT

ApplicationShanghai, ChinaFounded 2017· One of 411 Application companies tracked by AMPulse

A next-generation 3D printed footwear brand that leverages advanced additive manufacturing to produce high-performance, sustainable, and customizable sneakers.

CEO / Founder
Wenbin Wang
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$65.5M
Latest Round
Series B
Key Investors
KPCB, IDG Capital, Shunwei Capital, Northern Light Venture Capital, HKSTP Ventures

Technology & Products

Key Products

3D printed footwear, Geexfoot GC series 3D Printing Shoes, PolyPolymer’s HALS technology and bio-based materials

Technological Advantage

Powered by proprietary LEAP™ (Light Enabled Additive Production) technology which is up to 100x faster than traditional SLA printing, combined with high-elastic EM+ resins and algorithmic lattice designs for precision cushioning.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Revolutionizes footwear through digital agile manufacturing, offering superior comfort via foot scanning, high-rebound lattice cushioning, and a sustainable, on-demand supply chain that eliminates traditional assembly waste.

How They Differentiate

Leverages proprietary LEAP™ (Light Enabled Additive Production) technology which is 100x faster than traditional SLA printing. Unlike competitors that focus primarily on 3D-printed midsoles, GEEXFOOT focuses on fully integrated 'scan-to-print' footwear including single-piece complex mesh structures.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Tech-savvy urban consumers, eco-conscious buyers, athletes seeking performance customization, and individuals requiring personalized footwear fit.

Industry Verticals

["Consumer Goods","Footwear & Fashion","Additive Manufacturing","Retail Technology"]

Competitors

Zellerfeld; Hilos; Carbon

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Launched its first global flagship offline store in Hong Kong in December 2024, signaling a shift from R&D to large-scale retail commercialization.

Major Milestones

["Founded in 2023 as the consumer-facing brand of LuxCreo","Pioneered the 'Airy Calm' 3D-printed sneaker line using LEAP™ technology","Opened first global physical flagship store in Mong Kok, Hong Kong (Dec 2024)"]

Notable Customers

ASICS (Strategic Partner); Individual high-performance athletes; Tech-savvy urban consumers

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Why this company matters

GEEXFOOT is a Shanghai-based footwear brand that uses additive manufacturing to produce high-performance, customizable sneakers. Founded in 2023 as the consumer-facing brand of LuxCreo, it targets tech-savvy urban consumers, eco-conscious buyers, and athletes seeking personalized fit. The company differentiates from competitors like Zellerfeld and Hilos by focusing on fully integrated single-piece footwear rather than just 3D-printed midsoles.

The core technology is LEAP (Light Enabled Additive Production), a proprietary VPP-SLA process that GEEXFOOT claims is up to 100x faster than traditional SLA printing. The workflow begins with foot scanning, then algorithmic lattice generation for cushioning, and ends with a single print using high-elastic EM+ resins and bio-based materials. This eliminates cutting, sewing, and gluing, enabling on-demand production with minimal waste.

GEEXFOOT serves the consumer goods and footwear markets, with a strategic partnership with ASICS for 3D-printed components. It opened its first global flagship offline store in Hong Kong in December 2024, signaling a shift from R&D to retail commercialization. The brand is backed by LuxCreo's portfolio of over 100 global patents covering LEAP printing processes and lattice generation software.

The company has raised $65.5 million from investors including KPCB, IDG Capital, and Shunwei Capital. Its competitive moat lies in the proprietary LEAP technology and the fully integrated scan-to-print approach, but it faces risks from established footwear brands adopting similar AM capabilities and from competitors like Carbon, which also targets the footwear segment with digital light synthesis.