makexyz
Online marketplace connecting customers with local 3D printer owners and CAD designers for on-demand 3D printing services, functioning as 'Airbnb for 3D printers' with instant pricing and local production.
- CEO / Founder
- Sam Zaila
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Intel Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
Online 3D printing marketplace; MakeXYZ API for businesses; Local printer network platform; CAD designer connections
Technological Advantage
Network effect platform with verified local suppliers and instant pricing algorithm; proprietary matching system connects users with appropriate printers based on location, material, and capability requirements.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides access to local 3D printing capacity at lower costs and faster turnaround times than traditional services, with prices based on square centimeter and free delivery for local prints.
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on hyper-local production through peer-to-peer network rather than centralized printing facilities, offering faster turnaround (under 1 day locally) and lower prices for simple prints compared to industrial-scale competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Consumers, hobbyists, small businesses, and individuals needing custom 3D prints without owning equipment
Industry Verticals
Consumer Goods; Prototyping; Education; Hobbyist; Small Business
Competitors
Shapeways; Xometry; Proto Labs; Fictiv; 3DShook
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Reported $4.3M revenue according to Kona Equity; platform was profitable shortly after launch in 2013 according to TechCrunch
Major Milestones
Launched in January 2013; Achieved profitability shortly after launch; Developed API for business integration; Built network of printers in hundreds of cities