Swellcycle
A sustainable manufacturing startup that utilizes 3D printing and recycled medical-grade plastics to produce high-performance, 100% recyclable surfboards.
- CEO / Founder
- Patricio Guerrero
- Team Size
- 2-10
- Stage
- Early-stage growth; recently closed a $1M Pre-Seed funding round (February 2025) to scale its 'micro-factory' licensing model.
- Total Funding
- $1.0M
- Latest Round
- Pre-Seed (Feb 2025)
- Key Investors
- ["Third Sphere","Santa Cruz Ventures"]
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Custom 3D-printed surfboard cores (made from recycled PETG)","Fully assembled eco-friendly surfboards","Proprietary 'Micro-factory' manufacturing units (for licensing)","Circular take-back and recycling program for end-of-life boards"]
Technological Advantage
Proprietary 3D printing hardware and software allow for internal lattice structures that mimic the flex and buoyancy of traditional foam while offering superior durability. Their business model shifts from centralized shipping to localized 'micro-factories,' significantly reducing the carbon footprint of logistics.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Eco-conscious surfers, professional surfboard shapers, and manufacturing partners seeking localized, sustainable production solutions.
Industry Verticals
["Sporting Goods & Outdoor Recreation","Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)","Circular Economy & Waste Management","Advanced Materials"]
Competitors
["Wyve","Yuyo","Blueprint Surf"]