mycusini
A 3D printer for creating custom chocolate shapes and decorations.
- CEO / Founder
- Gerd Funk
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- $22K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Munich Impact Award, Munich Startup
Technology & Products
Key Products
mycusini 2.0 3D Choco Printer, mycusini 3D Choco Refills, mycusini Club (template library)
Technological Advantage
The key advantage is their integrated ecosystem of a compact, affordable printer, proprietary food-safe chocolate refills, and a subscription-based template club, which simplifies the user experience and creates a recurring revenue stream.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
mycusini offers a user-friendly and compact 3D chocolate printer that allows for the easy creation of personalized and intricate chocolate designs, supported by a large library of templates.
How They Differentiate
mycusini differentiates itself through its focus on ease of use, a large template library, and a more consumer-friendly design and price point compared to more industrial or professional-focused competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Home users, bakers, and confectioners
Industry Verticals
Food & Beverage, Hospitality
Competitors
Choc Edge; Cocoa Press
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded in 2014; Mycusini debuted on Kickstarter in 2019 with prototypes sold for €198 and suggested retail price €398; Target to sell 1,000 units by end of 2020; Released mycusini 2.0 a few months before mid-2022; Pilot production series planned for July 2019 for certification.
Major Milestones
Launch of the mycusini 2.0, Establishment of the mycusini Club with over 1,000 templates