Printerior
A circular economy manufacturing startup that utilizes proprietary robotic 3D printing technology to transform 100% recycled plastic waste into large-scale architectural and industrial products.
- CEO / Founder
- Trenton Esser
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- $1.1M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Arch Grants, University of Missouri, Private Angels
Technology & Products
Key Products
Mass-production print farm (FDM/SLA/SLS) — millions of parts/month, Large-Format Robotic 3D Printing (architectural panels, furniture, installations), 100% Recycled 3D Printing Filaments & pellets (PLA, PETG, engineered blends), Proprietary LFAM robotic systems and production automation stack, Plastic waste recycling / feedstock programs
Technological Advantage
Proprietary robotic arm-based 3D printing technology allows for multi-axis printing of complex, large-scale geometries. Their business model leverages a 'closed-loop' system that significantly lowers raw material costs by sourcing plastic waste directly from industrial partners.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides a vertically integrated 'waste-to-product' solution that reduces material costs and environmental impact by converting industrial plastic waste into high-value, custom-designed functional objects.
How They Differentiate
Vertical integration of the entire circular value chain: Printerior manufactures its own 100% recycled filaments from industrial waste and utilizes proprietary robotic-arm additive manufacturing for large-scale architectural applications, significantly reducing material costs compared to competitors who purchase third-party resins.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Architects, interior designers, industrial manufacturers, construction firms, and sustainability-focused corporate brands.
Industry Verticals
Architecture & Interior Design, Construction & Building Materials, Industrial Manufacturing, Sustainable Consumer Goods, Waste Management
Competitors
re:3D; Caracol; Azure Printed Homes; The New Raw
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Nearly $4M revenue in 2025; targeting $10M+ in 2026; headcount ~15 (early 2026); planning further warehouse expansion and full production automation.
Major Milestones
Winner of $5,000 University of Missouri Entrepreneur Quest (EQ) award in 2020, Recipient of $50,000 Arch Grant in 2021, Expanded to ~25,000 sq ft facility at 670 Goddard Ave, Chesterfield, Nearly $4M revenue in 2025; targeting $10M+ in 2026, Q4 2025 raised a little over $1M from private angels, Doubled headcount to ~15 employees by early 2026; 100+ printer farm / mass production scale
Notable Customers
University of Missouri; St. Louis City SC (Stadium elements); Various Architectural Firms