SAEKI
Develops autonomous robotic micro-factories that integrate large-format 3D printing (FDM/FFF), CNC milling, and inspection for on-demand production of large-scale industrial components.
- CEO / Founder
- Andrea Perissinotto
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- $9.0M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Lightbird; Founderful; 2100VC; Danobat; Wingman Ventures; Vento Ventures; Getty Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
Robotic Digital Manufacturing (RDM) cell; Hollow Core 3D Printing (HC3DP) technology; Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) manufacturing model
Technological Advantage
Proprietary HC3DP process and integrated robotic cell enable rapid, cost-effective production of large-scale components (e.g., concrete formwork, aircraft wings) in a single setup. The technology advantage is protected as a trade secret and potentially via patents (specific numbers not publicly disclosed). The integrated 'lights-out' factory model creates switching costs through workflow consolidation.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and costs for large, complex parts by consolidating design-to-production into a single, automated cell, enabling decentralized, on-demand manufacturing and eliminating traditional tooling.
How They Differentiate
Unlike standalone large-format 3D printer vendors (e.g., BigRep), SAEKI offers a fully integrated, automated cell combining printing, milling, and inspection, targeting end-to-end part production rather than just prototyping. Compared to service bureaus, its robotic micro-factory model promises higher automation and lower per-part costs for large-scale, on-demand manufacturing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, construction, and hardware OEMs requiring large, custom parts.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Construction; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
BigRep; Ai Build; Rapid Manufacturing
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Secured $2.3 million in seed funding; Officially recognised as a spin-off of ETH Zurich (ETH Spin-Off Label); Announced a $2.3 million seed funding round upon launch from stealth; Two-year cooperation with Sika for sustainable digital manufacturing solutions.
Major Milestones
Launched from stealth (Aug 2023); Secured $2.3M seed funding (Aug 2023); Raised $6.7M seed funding (Feb 2025); Won Venture Kick grant (2022); Established first production hub
Notable Customers
Sika