Lani
Develops an online platform connecting users with 3D printer owners to automate payments, slicing, and job management.
- CEO / Founder
- Pablo Eder
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $120K
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Velocity
Technology & Products
Key Products
Lani Cloud Platform; Lani Box IoT Hub; Automated Slicing & Payment API
Technological Advantage
Claimed: Automated slicing and job management reduces the technical barrier for peer-to-peer 3D printing transactions.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Automates the distributed 3D printing workflow, enabling printer owners to monetize idle capacity while providing users with seamless file slicing and payment processing.
How They Differentiate
Automates the end-to-end workflow from file upload to payment and printing, reducing administrative overhead for 3D print hubs by 90% compared to manual processing on platforms like Hubs through a proprietary 'one-click' slicing and payment API.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
3D printer owners and users seeking 3D printing services
Industry Verticals
Education; Consumer; Professional Services
Competitors
3DPrinterOS; AstroPrint; Hubs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Y Combinator W16 Alumnus; Platform was utilized by university labs to manage distributed 3D printing networks.
Major Milestones
Backed by Velocity incubator
Notable Customers
University of Waterloo