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MakerVerse

PlatformBerlin, GermanyFounded 2022· One of 203 Platform companies tracked by AMPulse

An AI-powered platform for on-demand industrial manufacturing that connects companies with a vetted global supplier network for high-quality part production.

CEO / Founder
Markus Seibold
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$10.2M
Latest Round
Series A
Key Investors
9.5 Ventures, Siemens Energy, ZEISS

Technology & Products

Key Products

Platform for on-demand industrial manufacturing, offering CNC, 3D printing, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication. Solutions include rapid prototyping, tooling fixtures, and full-scale production with AI-powered quoting and order management.

Technological Advantage

Proprietary AI algorithms that provide real-time pricing and technical feasibility checks, combined with a 'hybrid' business model that offers the agility of a startup with the quality standards of established industrial giants like Siemens and ZEISS.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Streamlines the sourcing of industrial-grade parts by providing instant quoting, automated design-for-manufacturability (DfM) feedback, and a single point of access to a certified global supply chain.

How They Differentiate

MakerVerse differentiates through an 'industrial-grade' focus, leveraging the manufacturing DNA of its corporate founders (Siemens and ZEISS). Unlike generic marketplaces, it integrates ZEISS-certified quality inspections and metrology directly into the platform workflow, targeting mission-critical parts rather than just rapid prototyping.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Engineering teams, procurement departments, hardware startups, and industrial OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers).

Industry Verticals

["Aerospace and Defense","Automotive and Transportation","Energy and Utilities","Medical Technology (MedTech)","Robotics and Automation","Industrial Machinery"]

Competitors

Protolabs, Xometry

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Scaled from a venture-build startup to a team of 70-80 employees; expanded platform capabilities from 3D printing to 10+ manufacturing technologies including CNC and Injection Molding.

Major Milestones

["Successful spin-off as an independent startup from Siemens Energy and ZEISS in 2022","Launch of the AI-powered 'One-Stop-Shop' platform in mid-2022","Closed €9.4M Series A funding round in April 2023","Integration of ZEISS-certified quality management for industrial-grade part verification"]

Notable Customers

DeepDrive, European Space Agency (ESA) BIC Bavaria

https://www.makerverse.com

Why this company matters

MakerVerse operates an AI-powered platform for on-demand industrial manufacturing, targeting engineering teams and procurement departments that require certified quality for mission-critical parts. Founded in 2022 as a spin-off from Siemens Energy and ZEISS, the Berlin-based company fills a gap between generic manufacturing marketplaces and traditional supply chains by embedding enterprise-level quality standards directly into the sourcing workflow.

The platform provides instant quoting, automated design-for-manufacturability (DfM) feedback, and order management across more than ten manufacturing technologies, including metal LPBF, polymer MJF, CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication. A proprietary AI engine evaluates part geometry and material requirements in real time, routing orders to a pre-vetted network of ISO-certified suppliers. ZEISS-certified metrology and quality inspections are integrated into the platform, enabling customers to order parts with traceable quality assurance.

MakerVerse serves verticals including aerospace and defense, automotive, medtech, energy, and industrial machinery. Named customers include electric motor startup DeepDrive and the European Space Agency BIC Bavaria. The platform supports applications from rapid prototyping to full-scale production of tooling fixtures and end-use components, with a focus on parts that demand tight tolerances and material certifications.

The company's strategic moat lies in its founding partnerships with Siemens Energy and ZEISS, which provide both capital and manufacturing domain expertise. This hybrid model combines startup agility with the quality infrastructure of established industrial firms. Key competitors include Protolabs and Xometry, but MakerVerse differentiates by targeting enterprise buyers who require certified quality for low-to-mid volume production rather than rapid prototyping alone. The company raised a €9.4M Series A round in 2023 led by 9.5 Ventures, with participation from Siemens Energy and ZEISS.