Protobuild
Provides 3D printing, 3D scanning, and 3D design services for virtual and functional prototypes, targeting individual designers and industries in New Zealand.
- CEO / Founder
- Kiril Sipkov
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing; 3D scanning; 3D design; virtual prototyping; functional prototypes
Technological Advantage
Claims to integrate advanced equipment like 3D printers and CNC machines for precise manufacturing, but no verified patents or benchmarks found.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers end-to-end prototyping support from idea creation to product launch, reducing development time and enabling rapid iteration for new or improved products.
How They Differentiate
Localized service in New Zealand with a broad target from individual designers to industries, unlike larger global platforms focused on enterprise-scale manufacturing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Individual designers, teaching organizations, and industries manufacturing and selling products or services.
Industry Verticals
Design; Education; Manufacturing
Competitors
Proto Labs; Xometry; Fictiv
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Helped over 400 clients since 2012
Major Milestones
Founded in 2015; Operates as a 3D printing service bureau in New Zealand; Offers 3D printing, 3D scanning, and 3D design services; Serves individual designers, educational organizations, and industrial clients; Provides support from idea creation to product launch