SoftwareTel-Aviv, IsraelFounded 2013· One of 350 Software companies tracked by AMPulse
Provides a SaaS platform that converts 3D printable designs into protected LEO (Limited Edition Object) files with embedded production constraints for secure, controlled additive manufacturing.
CEO / Founder
Eyal Shelef
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$12.5M
Latest Round
Seed
Key Investors
OurCrowd, Genesis Partners, Grove Ventures, Vertex Ventures Israel, 83North
Technology & Products
Key Products
LEO file creation platform; SaaS dashboard for tracking and control
Technological Advantage
Proprietary LEO file system that secures 3D design IP while enabling controlled distributed manufacturing—verified through customer testimonials (e.g., Teva Medical Devices) showing reduced confidentiality risks and quality assurance.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables secure, traceable, and quality-controlled 3D printing by embedding production parameters (technologies, materials, colors, providers) into protected files, reducing IP theft and ensuring consistent part quality across distributed manufacturing networks.
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on IP protection and production control for distributed AM via proprietary LEO files, whereas Materialise and 3D Systems offer broader AM software suites, and Authentise emphasizes workflow automation with less IP-centric file protection.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers, designers, and IP owners needing secure distribution and controlled production of 3D printed parts.
Industry Verticals
Medical Devices; Aerospace; General Manufacturing
Competitors
Materialise; 3D Systems; Authentise
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Launch of web-based LEO file service (2014); Rebranding to LEO Lane (date unknown); Customer adoption in medical device sector (e.g., Teva Medical Devices)
Make it LEO addresses a critical gap in distributed additive manufacturing: how to share 3D printable designs without losing control over production. Its proprietary LEO (Limited Edition Object) file format acts as a commercialization wrapper, embedding constraints such as permitted technologies, materials, colors, and approved providers directly into the file. This allows IP owners to distribute designs securely while retaining the ability to track when, where, and how each item is produced.
The company's SaaS platform includes a LEO file creation tool and a dashboard for real-time tracking and control. By locking production parameters into the file itself, Make it LEO reduces the risk of IP theft and helps ensure consistent part quality across distributed manufacturing networks. The approach is particularly relevant for industries where part traceability and quality assurance are critical, such as medical devices and aerospace.
Make it LEO has gained early traction in the medical device sector, with Teva Medical Devices cited as a customer that reduced confidentiality risks and improved quality assurance. The company competes with broader AM software suites from Materialise and 3D Systems, as well as workflow automation platforms like Authentise, but differentiates by focusing exclusively on IP-centric file protection and production control. Key partnerships include HP and AMFG, extending its reach into polymer AM workflows.
Founded in 2013 and based in Tel-Aviv, Make it LEO has raised $12.5 million from investors including OurCrowd, Genesis Partners, and Grove Ventures. The company holds patents related to its system and method for controlling manufacturing of an item. A key open question is whether the LEO file format can achieve broad adoption across the AM ecosystem, or whether it will remain a niche solution for high-value, security-sensitive applications.
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